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    What's a good bench press for a 60 year old male

    Flat Bench & Incline Bench.
    Not for competition just for general strength ?

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    Depends on the 60 year old...

    Don't be worried what is good, but instead focus on what is good for you considering your overal health, weight, strength etc.

    How much you improve is more important than an arbitrary number.

    Overall, I would say if you can bench your body weight you are stronger than most. Most people can't come close, a few can do greater.

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    Depends on what kind of shape you are in to start.

    I would start out working on push-ups for a few weeks before hitting the flat bench.

    I would give Will a shout.
    My brother saw Deliverance and bought a Bow. I saw Deliverance and bought an AR-15.

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    1.25 times body weight

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atlshaun View Post
    1.25 times body weight
    He ain't gonna be able to do that starting out.
    My brother saw Deliverance and bought a Bow. I saw Deliverance and bought an AR-15.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heavy Metal View Post
    He ain't gonna be able to do that starting out.
    I was giving him what i would consider "good."

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