How much should a 17 year old lift?

Answer 1

Im 17, 5' 9" about, and weigh 121.

Most people my age are a bit taller and heavier but not as strong!

Anyway ive heard you should bench your weight.

I max out at 130.

Ive been working out for months and months.....every other day......consistently.

You need to commit. When I was benching 115 max I took a week off and i can back benching 105. So you NEED to keep at it as it takes months not weeks.

So i would say your goal should be about 115 to 125 depending on your weight.

And if any of those dipshits at school who think they are cool saying they bench 170, but are as thin as you, just ignore them......they will get beat up in college.

This shouldn't be a bragging sport.

good luck and just keep at it consistently and your muscles and strength WILL grow.

Answer 2

My son is 5'11" and weighs 210 pounds, he's 17 years old, been lifting 5 days a week for a year. He squats 600 lbs, benches 350 lbs and dead lifts 450 lbs.

Answer 3

A 17 year old should not be lifting weights with out the supervision of a professional trainer. The professional is the only one who can determine how much should be lifted.

Answer 4

she should do 40 - 50 squats