Bench Press (1RM): Age Trend
Relative bench press strength is highest in the 18-35 age group and declines more gradually with age than squat or deadlift.
Data source: van den Hoek et al. (Powerlifting) About this study
Bench Press (1RM) Strength Trend
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Bench Press (1RM) by Age
Bench Press (1RM) Median Values
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 14.5 | 1.24 | 0.81 |
| 26.5 | 1.56 | 0.96 |
| 47.5 | 1.51 | 0.9 |
| 69.5 | 1.23 | 0.72 |
| 85 | 0.93 | 0.55 |