how much does a bench bar weigh
Bar weight included in total bench press. When you perform a bench press, you are lifting the weight plates added to the bar along with the bar itself. Therefore, include the weight of the bar when calculating your total bench press. Most bench press bars weigh about 45 pounds. For example, if you put 150 pounds of weight on the bar and the bar weighs 45 pounds, your total bench press is 195 pounds. Views.