Question about bench pressing

[Bjjexpertise@be]

Is the bench press bar the same weight for all gyms or does it vary?

[Tom Yum]

I think the standard Olympic bar weighs 45 lbs (20 kg) and is any where from 60 to 70" (160 to 176cm) long.

[eXcessiveForce]

sometimes you can run in to some 55lb bars. I think we have 1 or 2 in the gym. I tell the guys if they aren't sure to take it to the balance scale and weigh it if they are concerned.

[Bjjexpertise@be]

Thanks guys I was just wondering because I was planning on working out at the gyrm this summer and I had no idea if I would have to waste 20 minutes of my life trying to figure out how much the bar weighed.

[Jab902]

Bench pressing stunts your growth.

[shirase]

"Bench pressing stunts your growth."

can you elaborate on this statement? perhaps some links to scientific studies proving it? because i personally have been researching to see if weightlifting will stunt my growth(im 15) and so far i havent found any credible studies that prove it does. If you could elaborate on your opinion i would be grateful.

[Bjjexpertise@be]

5'11'' is good enough for me. I weigh 145 and bench 250. Only 40 more pounds until I bench double my body weight.