A number of studies have shown that heart failure symptoms can be improved with a special type of pacemaker. It paces both the right and left sides of heart. This is referred to as biventricular pacing or cardiac resynchronization therapy. Ask your provider if you are a candidate for this.
Five sets of bench presses are recommended for most people. On heavier days, warm up with a set of 10 repetitions at about 50 percent of body weight. Then do one set of 8 repetitions, one with 6 and one with between 3 and 5 repetitions. Try to get at least 2 to 3 repetitions on the last set. Only power lifters and experienced bodybuilders should max out on the bench press.
I would say a typical woman(120-140 lbs) from the ages of 20-30 could bench press 45-62 pounds for for 3 reps. Though I wish the average woman could bench 200 for 3 reps and look natural and not scarily muscular. _____ Andy Harglesis says: The average female can bench any where from 30-70lbs for 1 rep.