Bench Press (1RM): Age Trend
Median bench press peaks at age 18–35 (1.56× bodyweight men, 0.96× women), then declines gradually with age — the smallest decline of the three powerlifts.
Data source: van den Hoek et al. (Powerlifting) About this study
Bench Press (1RM) Strength Trend
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Bench Press (1RM) Median Values
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 12-17 | 1.24 | 0.81 |
| 18-35 | 1.56 | 0.96 |
| 36-59 | 1.51 | 0.90 |
| 60-79 | 1.23 | 0.72 |
| 80+ | 0.93 | 0.55 |