text: what is the average force a human can exert?   it depends on what is applying the force. example, an average human can bench press about 150 lbs using both arms in an extension motion. however, the average human can exert 180 lbs. of biting force using their jaws / teeth.  also, if f=m*a, then a 300 lb person running at 6 mph (or 8.8 ft / second) can exert 2,640 ft / lbs, over a ton!