How much can a 12 year old bench press?

Answer by  Anonymous

I'm 12 years old. I weigh 85 lbs and max 95-100 lbs. But HIS bench depends on his size. A healthy person should bench their own body weight, but probably not from the start unless he's just naturally strong. He should bench 60 lbs at least, unless he's naturally weak.

Answer by  Anonymous

probably about 40 Ibs

Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

It really depends on the size of the 12-year-old. He'll need to build up to what he can do. Get a trainer.

Answer by  StingRay (471)

If he has never worked out before, he should not be able to bench press his own body weight unless he's very active. Once he works out for awhile, twice his body weight is certainly within reason though it will take quite some time to reach that goal. A basic 110 lb. weight set should work for now.

Answer by  Bill81 (98)

I'm 13.5 and I max 140-145. I only weigh 97.5, so that's exceptionally strong. I do MMA and wrestle though. Most I benched at 12 was 120-125, but it depends on size and natural strength. Probably 80-90 lbs is good. But I've had friends that can't put up 65 haha.

Answer by  Anonymous

Im 12 years old and i weigh 158 pounds im 5'7 though and i can bench 125 max i think. I'm 4th strongest in my grade lol

Answer by  Anonymous

Im a 12 year old. i weigh about 95 pounds, and i can bench about 75 through 90 pounds, but alot of it depends on your sons weight, and if hes strong or not

Answer by  salina (943)

Well... My son who is 12 yrs. old and weighs in at 225lb. benches 245lbs. so I guess it would depend on the weight of your son.

Answer by  korey666 (6)

ok hi my name is korey, when i starded weight lifting i was 11 and starded at 75 rep. 11 times now im 12 fixin to be 13 and can do 125 repping it 14 times

Answer by  Anonymous

im 12 4'8 and 95 pounds i max out at around 105 to 110 is this good and any comments if it is bad to get stronger

Answer by  Anonymous

My son never works out with weights just with his is body weight. I put him on the Bench yesterday just to see what he could lift. He is 86 pounds and was able to bench 95 pounds. From reading this web page that’s good.

Answer by  Anonymous

People are probably tired of me posting/bragging, which is not my intentions, but I'm still 12, basically 13, because my b-day is in only three months. I weigh 87 pounds, & I just maxed a 110 bench press at 4:19 today... But again,I'm really strong for my age and weight.

Answer by  Anonymous

Im 12 and i just started since 10 summer, im 110lbs and i can bench my own weight but only one time. So you should at least be able to bench your own weight once but do 3reps of 10 with 30-40lbs less than your weight with sort of easy.

Answer by  Anonymous

I've posted three times. Still 12 (Born 98), weighed 87 lbs fully dressed today, maxed 105. Not lying... I threw it up for 1 rep. I'm hoping for 110 soon, 120 before leaving 7th grade, maybe 130 by 8th grade's start. I've gained 10 lbs. in just under 2 weeks.

Answer by  joantheresa (1421)

The amount that your son can bench press depends entirely on his size, strength and knowledge of the proper methods. His age has very little to do with it.

Answer by  Anonymous

well, im 14 and your son should be doing at least around 70 to 90 percent of body weight for maxes when he starts, i can do 185 5 times. lifting for 6 months. Chris.

Answer by  rpm1096 (8)

I am twelve now if your on here asking a bunch of twelve year olds like me for advice thats silly but dont push your son to bench something he cant let him try it himself. If he wants let him bench whatever.

Answer by  Anonymous

Do You mean a boy or a girl? I saw once a 12 year old girl bench press 80 lbs. x 5 reps.

Answer by  Anonymous

i posted the one above i ment to say if that weight is to low how can i get stronger

Answer by  Anonymous

thats a big 12 year old!

Answer by  Anonymous

I'm 15, I weigh 105 and 5'4" tall. I can bench press max at 50lbs

Answer by  Anonymous

im 12 and i am 5 feet tall and weigh 100 pounds and i can bench 90 is that good

Answer by  Anonymous

hey guys im 14 years old im 97 pounds and i bench 85 pounds 10 times 4 sets and other work outs i just wanted to know if that is good or not.

Answer by  David49858 (2)

I think a 12 year old could lift maybe 40 to 50 lbs although it is not reccomended for a 12 year old to be lifting heavy

Answer by  Anonymous

im 13 i weigh 105 pounds and max at 115

Answer by  Anonymous

im 12 weigh 95 and bench one thirty. if your benching 40, your weak as hell.

Answer by  Anonymous

13 year olds who can't bench their weight should just get up to 100 pushups than start adding rice bags on their back when they do it. If you weigh 120 pounds and can't bench 70 pounds you shouldn't even consider benching. Pushups push about 60-75 percent of body weight.

Answer by  Anonymous

im 14 and bench 150 cause that's what freshman have to bench for football. but when i was in 7th grade i maxed out to 100lbs and benched 85. i weighed 80lbs.than i went threw puberty nd now im 130. max 170 max is one time down n back up

Answer by  Anonymous

I'm 12 and I can bench about 125. I just started lifting this year so it depends on the experience and the weight of the person.

Answer by  Anonymous

I'm 13, I weight 60 KGS, I can Bench 40-45 KGS.. Think hard for gaining Muscles// Also I'm Neutral Fat.. Seriously. But i can't do Push Ups.