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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.
According to Exercise Prescription, the amount of weight a person should be able to bench press depends on gender and fitness level. For intermediate bench pressers, a 181 pound man should be able to bench 200 pounds and a 132 pound woman should be able to bench 95 pounds. Continue Reading.