2006-06-24 12:25:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I might guess 40 lb dumbbells in each hand would be a good challenge for an average male.
If you are considering training in this way, my suggestion would be to work with 30 lb (75% of maximum) dumbbells for sets of 10-12 reps.
Dumbbell training is very effective - really increases your range of motion. Can I also suggest flat flys for the outer chest and deltoid? Decrease weight again - to 20-25 lb dumbbells.
Good luck!
2006-06-24 12:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by aross07 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say 25 on each dumbell. If I argued with someone for some time, I could be persuaded to go as high as 50 on each dumbell for 1 measley rep.
I see the above answer about pressing your body weight, and I too have heard that many many times for years. Average guy off the street? CAN'T DO IT!
2006-06-24 19:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by sideshot72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you mean by average. Size DOES matter, as well as life style. Last I heard through the national "average" was about 100#
2006-06-24 19:30:09 · answer #3 · answered by cryptic1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the average male should be able to bench press however much they weigh (that is beginning level)
2006-06-24 19:28:00 · answer #4 · answered by somepaliguy27 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
5 pounds
2006-06-24 19:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
10 kg ....ummmm almost 22lbs without any gym training or experience.
2006-06-24 19:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by laddi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One and one half your body weight with one arm.
Average is not a norm.
2006-06-24 19:31:30 · answer #7 · answered by chairbinder 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋