Paused Bench Press

Paused Bench Press Standards

Measured in lb

Paused Bench Press strength standards help you to compare your one-rep max lift with other lifters at your bodyweight.

Our community Paused Bench Press standards are based on 65,962 lifts by Strength Level users
Paused Bench Press

Male Paused Bench Press Standards (lb)

Entire Community

Strength LevelWeight
Beginner134 lb
Novice180 lb
Intermediate236 lb
Advanced299 lb
Elite367 lb

How much should I be able to Paused Bench Press? (lb)

What is the average Paused Bench Press? The average Paused Bench Press weight for a male lifter is 236 lb (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Paused Bench Press? Male beginners should aim to lift 134 lb (1RM) which is still impressive compared to the general population.

Barbell weights include the weight of the bar, normally 20 kg / 44 lb.

By Weight and Age

BWBeg.Nov.Int.Adv.Elite
11076105140181224
12088119156199244
130100133172216263
140111146187233282
150122158201249299
160133171215264316
170144183229280333
180155195242294349
190165206255308364
200175218267322379
210185229279335393
220195239291348407
230204250303361421
240213260314373434
250222270325385447
260231280336397460
270240289346408472
280248299356419484
290257308366430495
300265317376441507
310273326386451518

How many sets and reps of Paused Bench Press should I do?

These are the most popular Paused Bench Press workouts done by male lifters:

3x5 14%
5x5 10%
3x6 5%
4x5 5%
3x3 5%

Calculate Your Strength Level

lb
lb
years old

Create Standards

Rate Your Lifts Against Other People

The Strength Level Calculator can show your exact level of strength at any bodyweight.

Calculate Your Strength

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.