Do you include the weight of the bar during bench press

[fatkorean]

If you don't have a spotter and want some safety, you can always try the squat rack and do your reps in there.

-fk

 

[Gurck]

I don't count it, but then I have a standard bar. If I were lifting an extra 45 lbs. instead of 15, I'd probably count it.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: fatkorean
If you don't have a spotter and want some safety, you can always try the squat rack and do your reps in there.

-fk

That's what I do.

 

[Konigin]

Yes, and they are about 45lbs.

 

[masterxfob]

Originally posted by: Konigin
Yes, and they are about 45lbs.

only a billion others posted the same thing before you