I found this post the other day and thought it would be good for the RVF. Its a brief discussion on mens strength standards, and interesting because he breaks down strength standards from Pro power lifter numbers, to lower 'Very Strong' numbers, which basically means if you put in a 3-6 month consistent beginner program, you will be 'very strong' compared to most people. For me the strength standards are like any fitness marker, your 5K time, your 100m time, etc. I see a lot of confusion here as to what people should be lifting, or aspiring to train for.
From my review, for beginners, I would use this chart to shoot for, its very attainable with 3-6 months of consistent work using one program.
WeightSquatsBench Deadlifts
132 250 155 255
148 265 175 270
165 290 190 310
181 310 205 335
198 330 220 350
220 350 235 370
242 370 250 380
275 385 260 390
308 405 270 405
His final recommendation is a little higher than I would expect, but a good one for intermediate lifters. This is very attainable.
Bench Press – 300 pounds
Squats – 400 pounds
Deadlift – 500 pounds
Power Clean – 225 pounds
Overhead Press – 225 pounds
Barbell Row – 300 Pounds
http://muscleandbrawn.com/strong-strengt...l-lifters/
From my review, for beginners, I would use this chart to shoot for, its very attainable with 3-6 months of consistent work using one program.
WeightSquatsBench Deadlifts
132 250 155 255
148 265 175 270
165 290 190 310
181 310 205 335
198 330 220 350
220 350 235 370
242 370 250 380
275 385 260 390
308 405 270 405
His final recommendation is a little higher than I would expect, but a good one for intermediate lifters. This is very attainable.
Bench Press – 300 pounds
Squats – 400 pounds
Deadlift – 500 pounds
Power Clean – 225 pounds
Overhead Press – 225 pounds
Barbell Row – 300 Pounds
http://muscleandbrawn.com/strong-strengt...l-lifters/