Channel：Dom McStraw
Why is the 225# Bench Press Considered Strong (especially for us older dudes …)?
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The 225-pound bench press isn’t just another number — it’s a milestone. Here’s why it carries weight:
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1. The Rite of Passage
Two plates a side. Clean. Symmetrical. The look alone tells people you’ve moved past casual lifting.
You’ve put in the work. Most never get here.
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2. Above Average Strength
Untrained men fight for one plate (135 lbs). Two plates (225 lbs) means you’ve trained consistently and built real strength.
For many, this is the line between “gym tourist” and “serious lifter.”
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3. Pop Culture Power
The NFL Combine made 225 iconic. Every prospect gets tested with this weight.
Media and locker rooms cemented it as the standard. It stuck — because it’s hard.
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4. Psychological Milestone
You don’t luck your way into 225. You earn it with time, consistency, and discipline.
It’s a benchmark that proves you’ve crossed from beginner into something more.
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5. Useful Strength
Pressing 225 pounds means you’ve got horsepower in your upper body.
That kind of strength carries over — in sport, in work, and in life.
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👉 Bottom line: 225 isn’t elite. But it’s a milestone that commands respect. You can’t fake it. You have to build it.
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