1 All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. 2  In 2006, the city of Cottonwood, AL issued 1 building permits.
While the standard weight of a bench press bar is 45 pounds, there are options for those who are not able to complete the exercise with the standard bar. Another bar that is commonly seen in fitness gyms is 33 pounds and offers a thinner grip section for those with smaller hands.
Weight a barbell with weights appropriate for your strength level. Lie on a bench with your feet flat on the floor. Lower the barbell down to chest until you reach about 1 from your chest, then lift it straight above your chest. To build muscle mass and hypertrophy it is best to do between 8-12 reps of 1-3 sets.