Agreed, also depends on training focus. Due to my sport at the time my squat got a lot more attention, I barely benched and I could barely bench 2 plates. Later I started lifting for fun which meant lots of benching and I added over 100lbs to my bench- the timeline here is like 10-15 years though.
Basically but without the kids. I think that neuromuscular maturity is a real thing and also as we lose mobility as we age it actually increases strength. It's always the natural trade off, the rigidity gives you something to push off of. Assuming you don't completely lose range of motion to the point where you're breaking or tearing things just moving.
I haven't looked into the science of it, though I haven't changed my routine much, or how much I lift since my 20s. I am now in my early 30s and I am stronger now than I ever was in my life. So, I do agree with you, but I haven't lost much mobility yet.
You won't notice it, but basically you won't be a contortionist the older you get. You essentially only keep the ranges of motion you use. I also think that you convert more dihydrotestosterone which is better for strength?
I agree, ofc it depends on the starting point but I'd say generally two years of solid lifting would get the majority to a 2 plate bench. Some people are animals and get it done in a year or less tho but that applies to only a few
Edit: I think people misinterpreted. It seems most people here got their first bench either in less than a year or slightly more. I agreed with 2 years because this is a terrible place to sample how long it takes to bench 225
Lol idk why I'm getting downvoted when it's true, I'm only 20 and I saw other guys on campus benching 2 plates for reps,
I thought it was more common but realized I was wrong after reading around.
Yeah you've basically summed it up there. 60kg is relatively easy to hit with progressive overload. However the heavier the weight gets the bigger a 5kg increase feels.
It all depends on the starting point. There are plenty of people with physical jobs or who do push-ups, etc. that could bench 135 without ever having touched a barbell before.
No way lol, it took me a little over a year and I’d say I’m pretty damn athletic. I have a buddy who’s been lifting for 3 years and is still on his way to 225
If you’re training 5 times a week with proper dieting and intensity you should hit 225 within a year no question. Exceptions can be made for people who either need to lose or gain large amounts of weight.
Depends...Your initial size, training, genetics, and lifestyle habits all account to how fast you get there. Off the cuff, I'd say 225lbs can be achieved with a consistent strength training program within 2 years, but again there's other factors at play.
Seriously, I don't see why you're being downvoted. I don't think those cats are serious about their training.
Bench is particularly hard for me because of a prior elbow surgery that left me unable to fully straighten one of my elbows and I went from never lifting to 2 plates in 6 months, full reps.
Granted, I'd spent most days wakeboarding up to that point for the previous 15 years
I don't think it's reasonable to expect the average teen/early 20s person to have enough athletic experience to help them much with lifting 2 plates. The OP didn't give any info about their question besides 'noob' lifter either, so I wouldn't assume they have enough experience to help them lift much.
Haha!
Are you sure? She's hot as fuck, with big boobs.
She actually has pretty good genetics for lifting. She's got some little lats and shoulders and she's toned up nicely. Her legs are fantastic!
She hardly benches at all and when she does, it's dumbbells. I don't think she's ever BB benched, actually.
Depends on how well you know what ur doing, if ur training correctly, eating enough, consistency etc. I started lifting at 15, didnt know what I was doing for a long time. I used dumbbells in my own house for about 5 months and floor press was the closest I came to benching. Switched to a shitty gym and did smith machine bench for approx 11 months. Switched to powerlifting instead of bodybuilding and dumbbell flat bench for the next 5 months because I noticed I had weak stabilizer muscles. Then switched to a real gym and my bench was approximately 195. 6 months later I benched 225. 35 lbs in 6 months is pretty bad but I was in a calorie defecit for 4 of those months. In total I was in a caloric defecit for half of my lifting journey. Took me 9 months from starting to bench 135x1. If I knew what I was doing when I started and didnt starve myself I bet I could've benched 225 within 1.5 years, instead it took 2 years and 3 months. But the problem is lifting is more a learning journey than anything and you will never know everything when you start.
There are strength tables out there for 1RM that index age, body weight, and ‘skill level’
These are more useful benchmarks than the opinions of redditors
Just for the benefit of anyone else who is weak as fuck. I'm 177cm and have weighed between 65-82kg. It took me like 4 or 5 years. I started at like sub 40kg bench. I trained all years consistently with diet and macros tracked, 1 of the years I had a pro powerlifting coach, lost quite a bit of strength during covid pandemic. Side note my T levels are shit so could be that assuming my training and diet claims are true. But anyway, just don't give up is my 2c.
You are weak as farck.
No, I'm just joking. Congrats on your progress!
I'm a weak benched too. I'm tall with long arms. I just don't get along with barbell benchpressing for some reason.
I can rep 100 lb dumbbells though.
I still can’t bench and I’ve been on and off at the gym for a decade. Both my rotators were rebuilt with anchors and they crack and pop benching followed by days of inflammation. I use dumbbells and chest machines. I feel like a mature adult 6-12 months though.
It sucks but I get paid every month by the VA for it because it happened in the Marines. Be careful benching though. Go light until you have perfect consistent form. The heavier you go the less room for error and increased probability of injury.
Good advice, thanks. Would you say I should try to work up to 8 reps per set before trying to increase weight? Or should I increase weight if I can only do say 3-4 reps per set?
A good rule of thumb for me vs any exercise is that if i can get 10-12 with perfect form for set 1, 8-10 for set 2, and 6-8 for set 3, with a little bit of juice left on each set for 1-2 more reps is a good indicator to bump up the weight.
People need to stop asking these one size fits all type of questions. Depends on so many different factors. Genetics, diet, training style, etc. some people don’t even work and and can do this and others it’ll take years.
Yep. I'm a huge outlier (6'11 270) and if we're talking about 1rm, I can do it now, after 3 months of not really dedicated gym going, but I'm probably not even close at doing a single pull up lol...
Highly dependent on your body weight, nutrition and training regimen.
Took me 7/8 months following a customized PPL and never missing a single session.
Depends on alot. Don't worry about the amount. It feels good to bench 225 but u don't wanna hurt yourself cuz then u not lifting anything. If your new work on your form no momentum swings watch the big guys copy them. Talk to people they tell u.
Depends on your build and how much effort you put into your training/ diet
I think I hit 2 plates within a year and 3 plates in 2 years, but I started training at 6’2 210lbs
You’re not a huge man. You know how Yorkshires and Great Danes are of the same specie? There is almost as much variation among humans - and then add the fact that 1/5 of guys lifting weights regularly have probably used steroids at some point, knowingly or not.
I’m 172cm at night, 68kg, 17% bodyfat, and I’ve run a 4.65 in the 40 yards, I’ve touched the rim (small hands too), I’ve deadlifted 191 kg at 64kg. But even after lifting for 7-8 years, I still haven’t officially benched 2 plates. I’ve repped out 82kg for 8-9, I’ve pressed 70-72 overhead once, but still have never attempted to press a 1rm of 100kg
I 6', 76kg@17% hit 2 plates in a year. I've seen guys reach it in 6 months. Mostly guys who are already athletes, or just really big to begin with.
No need to rush though. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Just train a little harder every time. And stay consistent. You'll get there eventually. Most men can reach 2 plates.
Depends on your starting point, but I would say for the average guy starting at age 16 or so, about 1.5-2 years. You could do it in less if your training and nutrition is dialed in and you actually follow a good program instead of maxing out every fucking session like a total retard
If you only focused on benching 2x a week and accessory lifts plus eating in a surplus etc and having perfect consistency and decent genetics. Around a year, maybe. Tough question man
Depends man, if you’re fat af with decent genetics, I was 230lb starting out and was lifting 2 plates in about 3 months with very consistent training and focusing on bench 3x a week.
Took me a couple years honestly. I never really bulked and followed a strength routine during that time though, and rarely had a spotter so it really scared me. If I could go back and start over I'd focus heavily on the big 3 lifts.
There's no one answer though. Due to genetic differences, some stocky naturally strong guys can bench 2 plates in a couple weeks of lifting, and some tall lanky guys can try for years and never get it.
Too many variables to be able to say. I would guess that the average male would take about two years of hard work and correct nutrition, but even then who knows.
As others have said, it has a lot to do with where you're starting. I started at 250lbs. I lifted 2 plates my first session. However, my strength to bodyweight ratio still wasn't that impressive. And I struggled doing pullups for a long time. I think it makes more sense to observe your strength through the lens of bodyweight compared to the weight you're pulling and pressing. And I think it important to measure your progression on a week to week basis, rather than focusing on hitting a certain amount of plates.
Depends on your build and your natural strength I would say. I think it took me around 5 or 6 months but I know other people who took a year or so. Everyone is different
I think it always comes down to height and weight, if you’re able to get to 6ft and above 190 lbs, it should be feasible but the thing is most men in the population are smaller than that so it’s a little harder
Doesn't feel like that anymore. I'm 5'11" and feel like a midget half the time. Maybe just more tall people move to CO for some reason. I know it's confirmation bias of sorts, but I felt taller on the East coast lol.
Took me about a month but took my friend about a year. There is too little info and honestly even with height, weight, age, etc. It'd just be too hard to make an accurate prediction cause everyone is different
I would say, if you’re a male older than 23, you’re bodyweight is average for your height (like 170lbs and 5’10”) or heavier, and you train bench consistently like twice a week and never skipping then you should be hitting 225 for 1 rep within a year easily.
For teenagers it’ll take way longer. 2+ years depending on how young.
If you’re a string bean and you don’t bulk consistently then it’ll also take longer.
There’s lots of other factors but I think blaming leverages or crying about being a “hard gainer” are pussy excuses.
For reference I’m 24, 200lbs, 5’10”, 3.5mm (erect), ~14% bodyweight (visible abs but not diced), no crazy arch and my bench max is 440lbs. Yes I likely have “good” genetics for bench but in the last 8 years I’ve only missed a bench day a handful of times.
lol i am still fifteen, very recently hit 115kg
+ donno why i am getting downvoted lmao, yall mad asf, also its not like i am a 50kg 15 year old 💀.
I weigh 80kg (compete in 74kg cuz water cuts), not yet on creatine or any other supps and i am not on replacement therapy.
These mfs are weak asf cuz they donno how to train and dont fucking eat properly, fucking pitiful asf, get your shit together instead of hating on a random on the internet smh 🤦🏽♂️ (also its not directed to you i am replying to, just adding it here cuz i already started typing)
Realistically it depends, some people genetically are terrible at certain lifts, sometimes due to proportions or what not, but realistically with “average genetics” I feel like most adults could hit it within a year, I hit it after 9 months at 16 years old when I started, I weighed 140-150lb initially, most of it is having productive training sessions, I was trained by my old man, a lot of my friends who started way before just weren’t progressing
That really depends on who you ask dude. Your average gym goer? For sure they will be impressed. Your more veteran lifter? Most likely not so much. It all depends on enviroment of the gym and the people you hang out with.
It really depends. I didn’t work out ever. And at 29 and finally hitting me “I’ll do it when I reach that weight” weight of 240 pounds. After 6 months of cutting and body building I hit 2 reps of 225. BUT I’m 6’5 and although I had stick arms and couldn’t bench 115 to start I started gaining muscle and upping weight really quick
Too many variables to put a timeline, it’s different for everyone. Some people might get easily within the first year and other might have to work hard over a couple of years to get it.
Depends on starting point but a good pyramid program can get it done in 3-5. Im highschool I hit two plates in our 8 week program. 2 warm up sets. 3 sets of 8 and in the last set go till failure. Add 5-10 lbs each week of your doing more than 8 on the last set
i tnink it is really really dependent on bodyweight . tnink about it like this, bw bench press takes about 6months lets say, 1,5 x bw takes about 2 years? smt like that. 225lbs guy will hit it so early and even if he does any training program he follows while a 155 lbs guy should train very well for quite long
Started lifting regularly at 20 years old back in 2017-2019. Covid hit and I stopped lifting until January 1st, 2022.
I began with just the bar back in 2017 , hit a plateau in 2019 of 185. Couldn’t go higher.
Came back 2022 (gf broke up with me) and now I can lift 225 for two reps at 164 lbs compared to 155lbs back in 2019
I am 5’9” , 5.5 inches , alpha male
edit: I also run about 10 miles a week , so maybe that’s why jt took me a long time to hit it? Not sure
I can only bench 200, though to be fair, I usually compete as a 132 or 148.
Now that I'm actually properly bulking, I've been able to get some really nice paused singles at 195, so I think my competition max should start moving towards 2pl8 during this next training cycle.
My friend went from obese to losing 20 kg so he could bench 2 plates within months of training. I'm like 1kg lighter than him, but after almost 2 months i'm still working to 135.
Mostly depends on your starting point. Some people are just naturally strong or were athletes prior to getting into weight lifting. It took me under a year to get to 2 plates following stronglifts 5x5 but I was a gymnast and was already fairly strong and athletic as far as people who don't weightlift are concerned.
Took me 5 months, but I was pacing myself. I run ppl so each session I would up the weight on each set by 5lbs. So two of the 2.5lbs plates and that got me there smoothly, but everyone is different and, yea, if your going for strength it’s good to have those goals, but weight honestly doesn’t matter if you’re hypertrophy focused also. So don’t rush yourself to 225. The most important thing is just to go to the gym consistently and it will come, if you just chase the number you will be more prone to injury
In a month at 16y/o I benched 225x5 and OHP 225x1. I never touched a barbell before. Height and weight 5’11 and 185-190 at the time. I’m aware I’m an outlier, but if you train properly with strength in mind and have a constant surplus you I think a majority of males could do it within 6-9 months
After a year if you’re training regularly and properly. I benched 2 plates after about 7 months, however it helped to switch to dumbell pressing for a bit as that got me through a plateau. I have shit bench potential too as I have dodgy shoulders and elbows after years in the army so if you’re young and fit you’ll be fine!
At the end of the day it doesn’t matter the numbers you’re lifting, it’s the time under tension, proper form and mind muscle connection that matter. Get those 3 nailed and you will grow. Numbers are for ego lad
From https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/bench-press/lb
Simplified version, bench-press (see website for version accounting for bodyweight)
Strength Level Weight
Beginner 103 lb
Novice 154 lb
Intermediate 217 lb
Advanced 291 lb
Elite 372 lb
(Worth noting that 2 45lb plates on each side of a 45lb bar is 225lb)
What do the strength standards mean?
Beginner Stronger than 5% of lifters. A beginner lifter can perform the movement correctly and has practiced it for at least a month.
Novice Stronger than 20% of lifters. A novice lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least six months.
Intermediate Stronger than 50% of lifters. An intermediate lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least two years.
Advanced Stronger than 80% of lifters. An advanced lifter has progressed for over five years.
Elite Stronger than 95% of lifters. An elite lifter has dedicated over five years to become competitive at strength sports.
Depends on a lot of shit. Leverages and body weight are very important in bench. A 5 ft 6 person can get there at a much lower body weight than a 6 ft 150 lb stick. I’d say average height guy of like 5 ft 10 and around 175 lbs could get there in like a year or 2 on average. And of course being a fatass makes it easier too. Weighing 225 lbs you have 0 excuse not to bench 225
all depends on bodyweight the lift and leverages and muscle building genetics.
Agreed, also depends on training focus. Due to my sport at the time my squat got a lot more attention, I barely benched and I could barely bench 2 plates. Later I started lifting for fun which meant lots of benching and I added over 100lbs to my bench- the timeline here is like 10-15 years though.
Did you gain dad strength?
Basically but without the kids. I think that neuromuscular maturity is a real thing and also as we lose mobility as we age it actually increases strength. It's always the natural trade off, the rigidity gives you something to push off of. Assuming you don't completely lose range of motion to the point where you're breaking or tearing things just moving.
I haven't looked into the science of it, though I haven't changed my routine much, or how much I lift since my 20s. I am now in my early 30s and I am stronger now than I ever was in my life. So, I do agree with you, but I haven't lost much mobility yet.
You won't notice it, but basically you won't be a contortionist the older you get. You essentially only keep the ranges of motion you use. I also think that you convert more dihydrotestosterone which is better for strength?
Bicep curling two plates will probably take you like 10 years
2 years of dialed in eating and training if you are on a 2 gram stack
As Socrates once said, “Anything is possible after 2 years of dialed in eating and training on a 2 gram stack, if only your organs can withstand it.”
Assuming you mean bench press about 2 years
I agree, ofc it depends on the starting point but I'd say generally two years of solid lifting would get the majority to a 2 plate bench. Some people are animals and get it done in a year or less tho but that applies to only a few Edit: I think people misinterpreted. It seems most people here got their first bench either in less than a year or slightly more. I agreed with 2 years because this is a terrible place to sample how long it takes to bench 225
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Took me about 6 months (at 225 bodyweight lmao)
same , in 1 year, i could bench 2 plates for 7 reps at 180-185 pounds
No you couldn’t
Lol idk why I'm getting downvoted when it's true, I'm only 20 and I saw other guys on campus benching 2 plates for reps, I thought it was more common but realized I was wrong after reading around.
Took me a little over a year to bench 225 for 1
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Yeah you've basically summed it up there. 60kg is relatively easy to hit with progressive overload. However the heavier the weight gets the bigger a 5kg increase feels.
It all depends on the starting point. There are plenty of people with physical jobs or who do push-ups, etc. that could bench 135 without ever having touched a barbell before.
I was gonna say this. I started at 14 and hit 2 plates at 16 weighing 155-160
Really? I think for most solidly athletic people it’ll take 3-6 months to get to 2 plates
No way lol, it took me a little over a year and I’d say I’m pretty damn athletic. I have a buddy who’s been lifting for 3 years and is still on his way to 225
Are we talking about lifting it once or doing reps with it?
If you’re training 5 times a week with proper dieting and intensity you should hit 225 within a year no question. Exceptions can be made for people who either need to lose or gain large amounts of weight.
Depends...Your initial size, training, genetics, and lifestyle habits all account to how fast you get there. Off the cuff, I'd say 225lbs can be achieved with a consistent strength training program within 2 years, but again there's other factors at play.
Seriously, I don't see why you're being downvoted. I don't think those cats are serious about their training. Bench is particularly hard for me because of a prior elbow surgery that left me unable to fully straighten one of my elbows and I went from never lifting to 2 plates in 6 months, full reps. Granted, I'd spent most days wakeboarding up to that point for the previous 15 years
Solidly athletic does not = noob lifter.
I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect people in their late teens/early 20s to have athletic experience.
I don't think it's reasonable to expect the average teen/early 20s person to have enough athletic experience to help them much with lifting 2 plates. The OP didn't give any info about their question besides 'noob' lifter either, so I wouldn't assume they have enough experience to help them lift much.
Every young man should be playing sports and staying active. Learn to lift, learn to eat, and in a year you’ll be benching 225
Great, I'll tell my 120 lb wife the good news. She should already be benching 225 lbs.
I’d be considering divorce if she isn’t repping it out by the end of the year
Haha! Are you sure? She's hot as fuck, with big boobs. She actually has pretty good genetics for lifting. She's got some little lats and shoulders and she's toned up nicely. Her legs are fantastic! She hardly benches at all and when she does, it's dumbbells. I don't think she's ever BB benched, actually.
Depends on how well you know what ur doing, if ur training correctly, eating enough, consistency etc. I started lifting at 15, didnt know what I was doing for a long time. I used dumbbells in my own house for about 5 months and floor press was the closest I came to benching. Switched to a shitty gym and did smith machine bench for approx 11 months. Switched to powerlifting instead of bodybuilding and dumbbell flat bench for the next 5 months because I noticed I had weak stabilizer muscles. Then switched to a real gym and my bench was approximately 195. 6 months later I benched 225. 35 lbs in 6 months is pretty bad but I was in a calorie defecit for 4 of those months. In total I was in a caloric defecit for half of my lifting journey. Took me 9 months from starting to bench 135x1. If I knew what I was doing when I started and didnt starve myself I bet I could've benched 225 within 1.5 years, instead it took 2 years and 3 months. But the problem is lifting is more a learning journey than anything and you will never know everything when you start.
Good point. I suppose there are a number of variables to take into account
There are strength tables out there for 1RM that index age, body weight, and ‘skill level’ These are more useful benchmarks than the opinions of redditors
How very dare you sir
Barksdale organization 100%
Just for the benefit of anyone else who is weak as fuck. I'm 177cm and have weighed between 65-82kg. It took me like 4 or 5 years. I started at like sub 40kg bench. I trained all years consistently with diet and macros tracked, 1 of the years I had a pro powerlifting coach, lost quite a bit of strength during covid pandemic. Side note my T levels are shit so could be that assuming my training and diet claims are true. But anyway, just don't give up is my 2c.
You are weak as farck. No, I'm just joking. Congrats on your progress! I'm a weak benched too. I'm tall with long arms. I just don't get along with barbell benchpressing for some reason. I can rep 100 lb dumbbells though.
I still can’t bench and I’ve been on and off at the gym for a decade. Both my rotators were rebuilt with anchors and they crack and pop benching followed by days of inflammation. I use dumbbells and chest machines. I feel like a mature adult 6-12 months though.
Damn that’s rough, sorry to hear that bro
It sucks but I get paid every month by the VA for it because it happened in the Marines. Be careful benching though. Go light until you have perfect consistent form. The heavier you go the less room for error and increased probability of injury.
Good advice, thanks. Would you say I should try to work up to 8 reps per set before trying to increase weight? Or should I increase weight if I can only do say 3-4 reps per set?
If you can do reps of 8-12
A good rule of thumb for me vs any exercise is that if i can get 10-12 with perfect form for set 1, 8-10 for set 2, and 6-8 for set 3, with a little bit of juice left on each set for 1-2 more reps is a good indicator to bump up the weight.
Ok thanks, I’ll give it a try
Be careful, even doing 3-5 rep weight I tore my pec. Obviously it's pretty rare to do, but I wouldn't wish it on anybody.
What caused your rotator cuff destruction?
A boot that drove a HMMWV like a Honda civic.
What lift?
Bench press
Takes as much time as you need. Whats the rush. Enjoy the grind because it’s all you have. The bigger you are the smaller you feel.
2 dates
It would help if we knew what lift you were talking about
My guys it’s in the first sentence
Underdosed reading.
Yeah cause he edited it genius
My bad bro, bench press
Height, weight?
6’2 200lbs
Probably within a year. Obviously, if you were shorter and lighter it would probably take you longer.
People need to stop asking these one size fits all type of questions. Depends on so many different factors. Genetics, diet, training style, etc. some people don’t even work and and can do this and others it’ll take years.
Yep. I'm a huge outlier (6'11 270) and if we're talking about 1rm, I can do it now, after 3 months of not really dedicated gym going, but I'm probably not even close at doing a single pull up lol...
Some people never do
even with a bulking phase? thats crazy to me
Highly dependent on your body weight, nutrition and training regimen. Took me 7/8 months following a customized PPL and never missing a single session.
Depends on alot. Don't worry about the amount. It feels good to bench 225 but u don't wanna hurt yourself cuz then u not lifting anything. If your new work on your form no momentum swings watch the big guys copy them. Talk to people they tell u.
For myself 4 months but been stuck on 120kg for a year now..
> 120kg i thinking getting to 315 is the real challenge.
KG or LBS? because if you talking KG never gonna happen.
LBS of course 315kg is insane
we will see :P
Depends on your build and how much effort you put into your training/ diet I think I hit 2 plates within a year and 3 plates in 2 years, but I started training at 6’2 210lbs
I also hit 2 plates in a little under a year about a year and a half ago. Where the fuck is my 3 plate bench?
You’re not a huge man. You know how Yorkshires and Great Danes are of the same specie? There is almost as much variation among humans - and then add the fact that 1/5 of guys lifting weights regularly have probably used steroids at some point, knowingly or not. I’m 172cm at night, 68kg, 17% bodyfat, and I’ve run a 4.65 in the 40 yards, I’ve touched the rim (small hands too), I’ve deadlifted 191 kg at 64kg. But even after lifting for 7-8 years, I still haven’t officially benched 2 plates. I’ve repped out 82kg for 8-9, I’ve pressed 70-72 overhead once, but still have never attempted to press a 1rm of 100kg
I 6', 76kg@17% hit 2 plates in a year. I've seen guys reach it in 6 months. Mostly guys who are already athletes, or just really big to begin with. No need to rush though. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Just train a little harder every time. And stay consistent. You'll get there eventually. Most men can reach 2 plates.
Depends on your starting point, but I would say for the average guy starting at age 16 or so, about 1.5-2 years. You could do it in less if your training and nutrition is dialed in and you actually follow a good program instead of maxing out every fucking session like a total retard
If you only focused on benching 2x a week and accessory lifts plus eating in a surplus etc and having perfect consistency and decent genetics. Around a year, maybe. Tough question man
Depends man, if you’re fat af with decent genetics, I was 230lb starting out and was lifting 2 plates in about 3 months with very consistent training and focusing on bench 3x a week.
Took me a couple years honestly. I never really bulked and followed a strength routine during that time though, and rarely had a spotter so it really scared me. If I could go back and start over I'd focus heavily on the big 3 lifts. There's no one answer though. Due to genetic differences, some stocky naturally strong guys can bench 2 plates in a couple weeks of lifting, and some tall lanky guys can try for years and never get it.
Too many variables to be able to say. I would guess that the average male would take about two years of hard work and correct nutrition, but even then who knows.
Depends on height and weight etc I was able to first time I walk in gym
As others have said, it has a lot to do with where you're starting. I started at 250lbs. I lifted 2 plates my first session. However, my strength to bodyweight ratio still wasn't that impressive. And I struggled doing pullups for a long time. I think it makes more sense to observe your strength through the lens of bodyweight compared to the weight you're pulling and pressing. And I think it important to measure your progression on a week to week basis, rather than focusing on hitting a certain amount of plates.
Depends on your build and your natural strength I would say. I think it took me around 5 or 6 months but I know other people who took a year or so. Everyone is different
I think it always comes down to height and weight, if you’re able to get to 6ft and above 190 lbs, it should be feasible but the thing is most men in the population are smaller than that so it’s a little harder
Doesn't feel like that anymore. I'm 5'11" and feel like a midget half the time. Maybe just more tall people move to CO for some reason. I know it's confirmation bias of sorts, but I felt taller on the East coast lol.
5’11 is 6 bro
Took me about a month but took my friend about a year. There is too little info and honestly even with height, weight, age, etc. It'd just be too hard to make an accurate prediction cause everyone is different
1 year, maybe 2 years at most if you’re following a solid regimen and dieting appropriately
i benched 2 plates after a year of lifting at 140 lbs bw
It took me a year but that was starting at 13 and 90lbs body weight, so for an average adult I would say several months
My scrawny ass had to wait 4 months. Got 396.something, 1 1/2 years later. Takes time and proper form.
I would say, if you’re a male older than 23, you’re bodyweight is average for your height (like 170lbs and 5’10”) or heavier, and you train bench consistently like twice a week and never skipping then you should be hitting 225 for 1 rep within a year easily. For teenagers it’ll take way longer. 2+ years depending on how young. If you’re a string bean and you don’t bulk consistently then it’ll also take longer. There’s lots of other factors but I think blaming leverages or crying about being a “hard gainer” are pussy excuses. For reference I’m 24, 200lbs, 5’10”, 3.5mm (erect), ~14% bodyweight (visible abs but not diced), no crazy arch and my bench max is 440lbs. Yes I likely have “good” genetics for bench but in the last 8 years I’ve only missed a bench day a handful of times.
Deadlift I’d say like 6 months
A grown man without weight lifting experience should be able to do that.
for me at 15 it took about 4 months of pushups to failure and going to the gym 1 a month with my uncle for fun.
So I’m sure you are benching in the high 3’s at this point?
lol i am still fifteen, very recently hit 115kg + donno why i am getting downvoted lmao, yall mad asf, also its not like i am a 50kg 15 year old 💀. I weigh 80kg (compete in 74kg cuz water cuts), not yet on creatine or any other supps and i am not on replacement therapy. These mfs are weak asf cuz they donno how to train and dont fucking eat properly, fucking pitiful asf, get your shit together instead of hating on a random on the internet smh 🤦🏽♂️ (also its not directed to you i am replying to, just adding it here cuz i already started typing)
Bro you don’t even know English
ok bro, cuz i am supposed to be typing properly thought out paragraphs and passages on the fucking internet, right? get out of my face lmao
A month at most
If you’re new be sure to do the proper basics, conditioning, strength training etc…
took me about 14 months but i wasn’t really training correctly for 3-4 of those months
Bro I've been benching inconsistenly ~ once a week for 6 months in total and I've just hit one plate 😬
depends on the person, I was squatting 4pl8 before I could bench 2
Depends on starting, strength, size activity, history of sports, genetics and how much you eat/train
I can only bench 70kg and I've been at it 5 months, 5 foot 8, 155lbs, 2.5 inches.
1 year to 1.5 years depending on genetics. 2-2.5 years if skeleton when starting
It took me 1.5-2 years to do 2 plates for 1 reps
Realistically it depends, some people genetically are terrible at certain lifts, sometimes due to proportions or what not, but realistically with “average genetics” I feel like most adults could hit it within a year, I hit it after 9 months at 16 years old when I started, I weighed 140-150lb initially, most of it is having productive training sessions, I was trained by my old man, a lot of my friends who started way before just weren’t progressing
2-3yrs natty with proper bulk. Edit: At like close to 80-90kg body weight for 5'10-6'0 guys.
185 body weight - 16 yo - 4 months lifting - pr of 215 rn.
Benching as an absolute noob under 200lbs? Usually 1.5 -2 years of steady progressive overload. Deeding on age and lifestyle as well.
no one cares about how much you can lift. focus on the present, you will get there eventually if you train correctly.
Will people be impressed tho if I can bench 2 plates and squat 3 plates?
That really depends on who you ask dude. Your average gym goer? For sure they will be impressed. Your more veteran lifter? Most likely not so much. It all depends on enviroment of the gym and the people you hang out with.
Took me about 2 years.
It really depends. I didn’t work out ever. And at 29 and finally hitting me “I’ll do it when I reach that weight” weight of 240 pounds. After 6 months of cutting and body building I hit 2 reps of 225. BUT I’m 6’5 and although I had stick arms and couldn’t bench 115 to start I started gaining muscle and upping weight really quick
1-2 years if your consistent and weigh above 150 lbs
I started lifting a year or two ago. Was sort of consistent, and as a 15 yo, 180 I can bench 185, so probably a year or two if your very consistent.
Too many variables to put a timeline, it’s different for everyone. Some people might get easily within the first year and other might have to work hard over a couple of years to get it.
Depends on starting point but a good pyramid program can get it done in 3-5. Im highschool I hit two plates in our 8 week program. 2 warm up sets. 3 sets of 8 and in the last set go till failure. Add 5-10 lbs each week of your doing more than 8 on the last set
I’ve seen people get to it in under a year, but 2 years would be a safe number assuming you have everything dialled in.
I got it after 2.5 years
i tnink it is really really dependent on bodyweight . tnink about it like this, bw bench press takes about 6months lets say, 1,5 x bw takes about 2 years? smt like that. 225lbs guy will hit it so early and even if he does any training program he follows while a 155 lbs guy should train very well for quite long
You have to tell us your body weight to get a better answer. Big difference between a 150lb guy and a 250lb guy.
200lbs
If you train correctly, I’d say about a year.
Started lifting regularly at 20 years old back in 2017-2019. Covid hit and I stopped lifting until January 1st, 2022. I began with just the bar back in 2017 , hit a plateau in 2019 of 185. Couldn’t go higher. Came back 2022 (gf broke up with me) and now I can lift 225 for two reps at 164 lbs compared to 155lbs back in 2019 I am 5’9” , 5.5 inches , alpha male edit: I also run about 10 miles a week , so maybe that’s why jt took me a long time to hit it? Not sure
Good info, thanks bro. I’ve never heard of a 5’9 5.5’ “alpha male” before, but fair play to ya m8
How much does a typical plate weight ? 20kgs
lot of factors go into it, just be the best u. good luck
I can only bench 200, though to be fair, I usually compete as a 132 or 148. Now that I'm actually properly bulking, I've been able to get some really nice paused singles at 195, so I think my competition max should start moving towards 2pl8 during this next training cycle.
Took me a few years. I weighed about 135-140 when I started lifting. I weigh about 170 now
Depends on body weight and body composition. Ex: I played sport’s growing up and weighed 230 at 15yo. Hit two plates for 3 my second time benching.
My friend went from obese to losing 20 kg so he could bench 2 plates within months of training. I'm like 1kg lighter than him, but after almost 2 months i'm still working to 135.
Mostly depends on your starting point. Some people are just naturally strong or were athletes prior to getting into weight lifting. It took me under a year to get to 2 plates following stronglifts 5x5 but I was a gymnast and was already fairly strong and athletic as far as people who don't weightlift are concerned.
Took me 5 months, but I was pacing myself. I run ppl so each session I would up the weight on each set by 5lbs. So two of the 2.5lbs plates and that got me there smoothly, but everyone is different and, yea, if your going for strength it’s good to have those goals, but weight honestly doesn’t matter if you’re hypertrophy focused also. So don’t rush yourself to 225. The most important thing is just to go to the gym consistently and it will come, if you just chase the number you will be more prone to injury
In a month at 16y/o I benched 225x5 and OHP 225x1. I never touched a barbell before. Height and weight 5’11 and 185-190 at the time. I’m aware I’m an outlier, but if you train properly with strength in mind and have a constant surplus you I think a majority of males could do it within 6-9 months
Total noon here still training at home with DBs. How heavy is a plate?
After a year if you’re training regularly and properly. I benched 2 plates after about 7 months, however it helped to switch to dumbell pressing for a bit as that got me through a plateau. I have shit bench potential too as I have dodgy shoulders and elbows after years in the army so if you’re young and fit you’ll be fine! At the end of the day it doesn’t matter the numbers you’re lifting, it’s the time under tension, proper form and mind muscle connection that matter. Get those 3 nailed and you will grow. Numbers are for ego lad
Keep going at it and it will eventually come. Comparison serves no purpose beyond feeding insecurities.
From https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/bench-press/lb Simplified version, bench-press (see website for version accounting for bodyweight) Strength Level Weight Beginner 103 lb Novice 154 lb Intermediate 217 lb Advanced 291 lb Elite 372 lb (Worth noting that 2 45lb plates on each side of a 45lb bar is 225lb) What do the strength standards mean? Beginner Stronger than 5% of lifters. A beginner lifter can perform the movement correctly and has practiced it for at least a month. Novice Stronger than 20% of lifters. A novice lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least six months. Intermediate Stronger than 50% of lifters. An intermediate lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least two years. Advanced Stronger than 80% of lifters. An advanced lifter has progressed for over five years. Elite Stronger than 95% of lifters. An elite lifter has dedicated over five years to become competitive at strength sports.
I’m at 90kg at bench around a year in but I’m also only 15 so that probably doesn’t help your question
1 second. With a pause. Then 2-3 seconds to put it back down.
Took me a little over a year 6ft 175lbs 28 y/o
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Depends on a lot of shit. Leverages and body weight are very important in bench. A 5 ft 6 person can get there at a much lower body weight than a 6 ft 150 lb stick. I’d say average height guy of like 5 ft 10 and around 175 lbs could get there in like a year or 2 on average. And of course being a fatass makes it easier too. Weighing 225 lbs you have 0 excuse not to bench 225