bench press question

[ross12387]

hey i was wondering if anyone knows exactly how much the bar to a bench press weighs. i want to know exactly what iam lifting, thanks.

[readytoswim]

It depends on the bar, but usually if it is the professional grade that you would see in a gym, it is 45 lbs.

[rocketrob]

Ask an attendent at the gym.... but 45 lbs is the norm for an olympic bar

[LittleZe]

25kg for an Olympic bar, 15kg for the slightly shorter version

[rocketrob]

I own a club... (truly)    45lbs

[SOAD]

25kg for an Olympic bar, 15kg for the slightly shorter version

No it is very rarely 25kg, the standard is 20kg.