How Much You Should Be Able to Bench, Squat & Deadlift to Be Considered Strong | Strength Chart

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  • In this QUAH Sal, Adam, & Justin answer the question “Is there an ideal ratio of strength you should have between your bench, deadlifts, and squats? I can bench my bodyweight, but I can’t do that much more with deadlifts and squats."
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 586

  • @chrissosa1369
    @chrissosa1369 3 роки тому +218

    I hope you guys understand the effect you are having on people beyond what you see. Your words mean so much to people like me man, fitness has changed my life. I don’t think there’s a end of the road for me with fitness, I want to do it FOREVER, I’m not aiming for a shirtless picture on the beach not aiming for an Instagram post to show all my work I just want to do this the right way FOREVER, I know if I continue down my path others will notice and be inspired without me trying to inspire. You’re doing so much to help me keep my vehicle steady on this life long fitness journey, thank you.

  • @Tom-cc6qo
    @Tom-cc6qo 3 роки тому +506

    Why does this topic always bring out the worst in people. Just work hard and be proud of your lifts. It doesn't matter if you can only bench 100 pounds if you worked hard for it be proud of it and don't compare yourself to others

    • @djs778
      @djs778 3 роки тому +25

      True, it’s still helpful to know where you stand though. If you’re bench is trash, but you don’t know that it can keep you from making progress. If you realize you’re weaker in a lift you can adjust your programming and see what works to help you get stronger (common example is people often benefiting from increasing benching frequency up to 3+ days a week).

    • @Puss1man
      @Puss1man 3 роки тому +2

      Yesn't.. At the end of the day you're either weak or strong

    • @tomperrr5176
      @tomperrr5176 3 роки тому +7

      It’s just the competitiveness in people. People wanna know what they need to compete to get to

    • @EarlyBirdCraft
      @EarlyBirdCraft 2 роки тому +2

      The good thing about being a woman in the gym is we don’t have to ego lift. I mean some women do but personally I don’t care. I’m physically weaker than any man. Having no ego at the gym is such mental freedom

    • @Mukation
      @Mukation 2 роки тому +1

      Yes and no, if you want to be strong, you need to understand what "strong" means in the mind of most people.
      I mean, most people who go to a commercial gym won't squat 315, bench 225 etc etc they'll just go there and do the same rep routine for a few weeks and then try out another excersise after a while and never properly progress. (and i mean, some don't want to progress, and that's ok)

  • @jeanpauljeanpaul2530
    @jeanpauljeanpaul2530 3 роки тому +832

    If you squat more then you deadlift, your probably not squatting low enough.

    • @marcostott
      @marcostott 3 роки тому +55

      Or youre 120kg+

    • @drakescakes5629
      @drakescakes5629 3 роки тому +32

      Not completely true at least for me. When I was younger (no reminiscing or saying that it is my current strength), I squatted 425 atg without a belt or knee wraps. Completely Raw. High bar also so comparable to a front squat which means it should’ve helped my deadlift. I could only deadlift 415. I did use a regular grip without wraps but it wasn’t a limiting factor because my grip is miles ahead of normal. For where I was at. I just was a shitty deadlifter lol

    • @jeanpauljeanpaul2530
      @jeanpauljeanpaul2530 3 роки тому +20

      @@drakescakes5629 could be from differences in your leverages of your arms, legs and torso. Do you have T Rex arms. ☺️415 is a very good deadlift.

    • @drakescakes5629
      @drakescakes5629 3 роки тому +2

      @@jeanpauljeanpaul2530 haha I got normal length. I am 6’2 though. I tried to really master the sumo for some less travel but failed.

    • @juliawilliams1355
      @juliawilliams1355 3 роки тому +9

      Or you're 5'6, 230.

  • @CherieDeDieu
    @CherieDeDieu 3 роки тому +40

    Wow, I am so proud of myself. I am a lady who lifts way more than the standards y'all have mentioned here.
    Been discouraged by friends' comments of late and have some sort of muscle dysmorphia but this encourages me. At least I am strong! 😍💪💯

    • @avatar_bro
      @avatar_bro Рік тому +1

      your friends discouraged you? why? isn't it great that you can lift more than the perceived standards for women lifting weights .

    • @winstonsmith11
      @winstonsmith11 Рік тому

      Get better friends

    • @jorgeo1492
      @jorgeo1492 Рік тому

      How much exactly more than the chart can you do? And how tall if i can ask

  • @dahuterschuter
    @dahuterschuter 3 роки тому +122

    I'm okay with benching 2 plates and a bit, squatting three plates and a bit, and deadlifting four plates and a bit.

    • @gravemind6536
      @gravemind6536 3 роки тому +33

      To be honest not as many people as you think are doing more than that. Easy to think everyones great when you see the best on UA-cam. You see people in the gym all the time for years who can't do what you're doing.

    • @ashaundrebennett9980
      @ashaundrebennett9980 3 роки тому +4

      @@gravemind6536 facts most guys in my gym can’t squat 3 plates and some don’t even deadlift heavy. They mainly do bench and even then they can’t do over 2 plates

    • @JeewanthaBandara
      @JeewanthaBandara 3 роки тому

      Depends on the height and build of the person as well. For the average US male who’s 5’ 10” this is reasonable.

    • @d.guardado
      @d.guardado 3 роки тому

      What are your measurements if you don't mind me asking? (Weight / Age / Height)

    • @Sapper_Rage
      @Sapper_Rage 2 роки тому

      I feel like that should be basic man standards.

  • @juliawilliams1355
    @juliawilliams1355 3 роки тому +394

    I was today years old when I learned I was strong for a man.

    • @juliawilliams1355
      @juliawilliams1355 3 роки тому +10

      @@TrenbologneSandwich so I dont bench 1.5x, squat 2x and deadlift 2x my bodyweight? Interesting. I thought I weighed 138. 242, 359, 429.9 for reference.

    • @juliawilliams1355
      @juliawilliams1355 3 роки тому +16

      @@TrenbologneSandwich My point was that his standards are weak. That doesn't change the fact that according to his standards Im strong for a man, your neckbeard opinion isn't really relevant to any of that.

    • @juliawilliams1355
      @juliawilliams1355 3 роки тому +10

      @@TrenbologneSandwich Yes, my point is that his standards are low. My point to you is that you could have made that point without responding to me and being a complete neckbeard about it, but that wouldn't get you the interaction you crave.

    • @abkonk
      @abkonk 3 роки тому +2

      You’re literally a tank according to them

    • @juliawilliams1355
      @juliawilliams1355 3 роки тому

      @Michael Scacciaferro Pretty damn strong you should try competing sometime, its not for everyone but I think its a ton of fun.

  • @shaymc1977
    @shaymc1977 3 роки тому +45

    4.37 second's is the Best fitness advice you'll ever get.

    • @LarryLoudini
      @LarryLoudini Місяць тому

      Completely - just focus on your strength and fitness relative to last month and last year

  • @jakemasters4361
    @jakemasters4361 2 роки тому +59

    Things like this always throw me for a loop. I was a really big dude growing up and could out lift most of my peers, but got tossed around really easily by guys half my size because I was so clumsy and slow, and never put any sort of premium on things like agility and stamina. If it's what motivates you that's great, but the older I get the more I think these arbitrary lift numbers are precisely that; and don't do much to really tell you about someone's ability to functionally express their strength. Not saying chasing big lifts is a waste of time, but it's definitely not the be-all-end-all of performance.

    • @jonatanolsen37
      @jonatanolsen37 2 роки тому +18

      If you are weak, but agile and fast, chasing strength will help you. If you are big and strong: agility and stamina will help you.

    • @warriorspiritmovers2589
      @warriorspiritmovers2589 2 роки тому

      Truth.

    • @jzen1455
      @jzen1455 Рік тому +2

      "Strength is never a weakness and weakness is never a strength."--Mark Bell I agree with that quote to a point. We should be working on our weaknesses, but sometimes working on certain weakness will detract from the improvement of other things and sometimes even hinder it. Whatever your ultimate goal is, you have to asses every part of the whole and be as well-rounded as possible. With combat sports, strength up to a certain point will provide an advantage. But the heavier you lift, the more fatigue builds and the longer the recovery. More muscles also also takes away from conditioning,.

    • @jakemasters4361
      @jakemasters4361 Рік тому +2

      @@jzen1455 Truth. Losing weight and getting into BJJ is a big part of what really changed my attitude towards training. On the mat, no one cares about your five plate deadlift. Can it help? To a point, sure, but if that's all you have and you let it go to your head you're in for a rude awakening. For years, I strictly powerlifted and put up decent numbers; but a health scare made me realize there's more to life than chasing numbers arbitrarily for the sake of just being able to say I did it. I run, and do a lot of kettlebell work and yoga now, and haven't touched a bar in almost 3 years. And I hate to break it to these guys and their fans, but I'm much healthier and happier for it. I just wish people would stop putting barbell lifts on such a high pedestal and unplug themselves from the bro matrix every now and then.

  • @gabrielfeitosa7178
    @gabrielfeitosa7178 Рік тому +59

    I started deadlifting 6 months ago, I started with 135lbs and today I managed to lift 380lbs, I was sad because my friends lift more, but watching this video made me realize that I can be more careful with myself.

    • @mace.aesthetic
      @mace.aesthetic Рік тому +1

      This video is so off though, it’s for weak people. The chart they showed for “ lifters” is more accurate

    • @LiberatedMind1
      @LiberatedMind1 Рік тому +4

      @@mace.aesthetic Nah the numbers they were giving out were minimum standards.

    • @minihooperprod.8332
      @minihooperprod.8332 Рік тому +4

      Great progress bro, God bless

    • @SeanBracks
      @SeanBracks Рік тому +9

      @@mace.aesthetic No, it's for your average person at the gym. It's not way off at all.

    • @gunny444
      @gunny444 7 місяців тому

      If you dont mind me asking what was your weight when you deadlifted 135lbs?

  • @sserrano49
    @sserrano49 3 роки тому +32

    Great advice. Too often people get caught up on the numbers of other and feel like they are a failure because they do not compare. This tends to them giving up and I see this a lot with this blogs and sites that say we need to be deadlifting 3x our body weight. If you get there amazing if not your better then you were yesterday.

    • @izJordyGaming
      @izJordyGaming 2 роки тому

      where did you read we need to be deadlifting 3x our bodyweight? i have never seen anyone say that before.. if u can deadlift 3x ur bodyweight u might aswell start competing lmfao

  • @Domi060
    @Domi060 Рік тому +56

    I've been powerlifting for a little over a year. I started out weighing 132 pounds and my lifts were 110 bench, 145 squat, and 185 deadlift. Now I weigh 149 pounds. My lifts currently are 190 bench, 290 squat and 315 deadlift.
    Update ig
    Now about a year and a half.
    I got injured a couple of months ago so these number would be before that.
    Bench 210
    Squat 315
    Deadlift 345

    • @MindPumpShow
      @MindPumpShow  Рік тому +12

      That’s awesome!

    • @jorgeo1492
      @jorgeo1492 Рік тому +1

      At 150 you can squat 290? Kinda doubt it

    • @Domi060
      @Domi060 Рік тому +13

      @@jorgeo1492 believe whatever you want I'm not in control of that. 290 really isn't that much tbh.

    • @thatoneguy5001
      @thatoneguy5001 Рік тому +6

      @@jorgeo1492depends a lot on height, obviously a 6’2 150 guy squatting 290 seems hard to believe but if he’s say 5’8 150 he’d be much stockier with shorter limbs

    • @kalebshurtz463
      @kalebshurtz463 Рік тому

      I’ve meant dudes @ 140 that can bench 315 let alone squat it, just because your tall or big don’t mean you have good or strong genes a lot of people can’t wrap there head around that, or there egos won’t let them, but I’ve seen it time and again.

  • @jeffreybabino1411
    @jeffreybabino1411 2 роки тому +2

    You never compare yourself to anyone ever you are you better yourself 🏋️

  • @a_woman_who_loves_to_lift
    @a_woman_who_loves_to_lift 2 роки тому +9

    Incredible video. These men are the only ones around who consistently instruct that "comparison is the thief of joy", that comparing yourself to others is a TRAP. For that reason alone, let alone the multitude of other reasons, Sal, Adam, and Justin are and will always be among the top trainers and weightlifting gurus of their generation. Period.

  • @GoatSakrifyce
    @GoatSakrifyce Рік тому +3

    Justin hit the nail on the head with the practice comment about deadlifting. For years, my bench was always way higher than my squat and deadlift because when I started lifting all I focused on was getting stronger in the bench press. That's what happens when you get picked on in gym class freshman, sophomore and junior year. Couple that with Monday's being universal chest day for years and I am really efficient at the bench. Once I switched to full body routines and really started focusing on the squat and deadlift, my numbers started matching the "norm" Sal describes. Took almost three years, but give it another two years I will match the ratios.

  • @maryssaann
    @maryssaann 2 роки тому +11

    I feel much better about where I am outside of my bench. I can squat about 110 and deadlift close to 150 and I weigh 105 pounds roughly being 5’1”

  • @iBringTheRain24
    @iBringTheRain24 3 роки тому +4

    I've watched a few of these guys' videos and they will forever be known to me as the "I had this client" guys

  • @jackminnella8466
    @jackminnella8466 3 роки тому +45

    “Don’t try and match weight, match effort”. Always about how hard you’re trying not the numbers you’re putting up

  • @randomcomments4216
    @randomcomments4216 2 роки тому +1

    This might just have been the most wholesome thing I’ve ever watched

  • @AdamBehnam
    @AdamBehnam 3 роки тому +11

    I like how done to earth these guys are. Good influence!

  • @eclipsekcb9201
    @eclipsekcb9201 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video! You made fantastic points near the end. It's a lifelong journey vs yourself to constantly improve.

  • @rc6251
    @rc6251 9 місяців тому

    Finally, someone talking about strength goals in terms of body weight percentage.

  • @GG-kp1hb
    @GG-kp1hb 3 роки тому +14

    I totally agree that it's all about personal progress. Personal progress, gainz in technique, mobility, and even marginal strength gainz are so motivating and that's how it should be.
    HOWEVER, arbitrary strength standards can also be very motivating lol.
    So to that end- these ratios, HOW MANY REPS are they referring to? 1RM?
    I don't train 1RM because I want to produce clean and replicatable strength...and I train solo with no spotter.
    I'm a lady, 32yo, 153lb.
    I bench 135x3
    Squat 225x5
    DL 245x6
    I'm proud of these numbers no matter what because I earned them but I still want to know how I compare to other ladies in my age and weight class who aren't competing in powerlifting

    • @ismailmiah1446
      @ismailmiah1446 3 роки тому +3

      That's some serious lifting. ..good stuff

    • @GG-kp1hb
      @GG-kp1hb 3 роки тому +2

      @@ismailmiah1446 thank you 🤗
      Its funny because while I'm totally proud of these numbers social media got me feeling like I should be WAAAY stronger by now 😅
      Some girls out here DL well over 300lb with good form

    • @ismailmiah1446
      @ismailmiah1446 3 роки тому +3

      @@GG-kp1hb I wouldn't trust social media at all....I know it's a lot of fakery on there....your numbers are very very good indeed...trust me I've been training 25yrs as has my wife....

    • @jakem7
      @jakem7 3 роки тому +2

      The chart is 1RM. Your number are very Impressive for a woman. I think that based on the studies t nations standards are low for women, bc studies show that women ( keep in mind these women in the studies weighed less than the men) had 50% the upper body strength and 66% the lower body strength. I think the standards should reflect that, but I think they’re lower bc less women lift compared to men. Anyways you have great numbers regardless. Hopefully ppl like you can get more women in the lifting community.

    • @juliawilliams1355
      @juliawilliams1355 3 роки тому +2

      I compete in powerlifting so my numbers are irrelevant, but damn girl, that bench is so good! I know a lot of powerlifters you bench more than who weigh the same as you. Keep it up!

  • @daviddelgado475
    @daviddelgado475 Рік тому +1

    facts all day, down to earth , and encouraging.

  • @hamishcoles1379
    @hamishcoles1379 3 роки тому +6

    I think that the ratios that most people come up with are a good idea of what general goals for people should strive towards in the long term, however if people wanna enjoy improving in the gym, they need to focus on the short term of adding on 5-10 pounds to their current maxes, rather than focusing on a number thats way out of reach in a short amount of time

  • @floridagirlr6648
    @floridagirlr6648 Рік тому +4

    This just made me feel so much better!! Those standard charts always made me feel like I was so weak! 135lbs and can leg press 348 - but can only deadlift 110lbs and struggle gripping bar. I feel less overwhelmed hearing those are not fair comparison- I’m just gonna stick to tracking my own progress and not be bothered as much by the weight on bar ..

    • @fredstead5652
      @fredstead5652 Рік тому +1

      How's the progress going now?

    • @matthewminogue3276
      @matthewminogue3276 11 місяців тому

      You can do these things to increase your grip so it doesn't limit your deadlifting weight : Chalk, reverse-grip, specific grip training exercises and straps. Chalk and reverse grip helped me get from 275lbs to 375lbs.

    • @floridagirlr6648
      @floridagirlr6648 10 місяців тому

      @@matthewminogue3276 I can actually deadlift 200lbs now - so big progress - but now I have tendinitis in elbow, so I have to use straps or quit dead lifting ..

    • @matthewminogue3276
      @matthewminogue3276 10 місяців тому +1

      @@floridagirlr6648 damn big increase. Congrats! Ive been stalling at the high 300s. Really trying to get to 405.

    • @floridagirlr6648
      @floridagirlr6648 10 місяців тому

      @@matthewminogue3276 nice! I’m a petite woman who just tuned 50, so I’m probably maxing out soon .. no where close to your numbers!! I’m aiming for 230 .. not sure I’ll make it 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @mrsourpickles405BP
    @mrsourpickles405BP Рік тому +2

    OPINION STRENGTH STANDARDS
    OVERHEAD PRESS: 225-275LBS
    BENCH PRESS: 315-405LBS
    DUMBBELL CHEST PRESS: 125-150LBS IN EACH HAND
    CURLS: 100-140LBS TOTAL
    PULL UPS: 25-34 REPS
    PUSH UPS: 38-52 REPS
    BARBELL ROWS: 225-315 LBS
    SQUAT: 545-635LBS
    DEADLIFT: 545-625LBS
    LEG PRESS: 990LBS

  • @drakescakes5629
    @drakescakes5629 3 роки тому +84

    Strength is a weird thing. While I believe bench, deadlift, squat and military press are great indicators of strength, I know guys that are super tough and strong just from genetics and/or hard work. When I was wanting to become a serious lifter, I remember my first milestone of a 225 bench, 315 squat and 315 deadlift which is a decent strength for the average person. Got into a playing around pushing match with my father who never lifted weights in his life. He destroyed me 😂. He has 17 inch arms and weighs 240. He is just big and strong from construction. I then had him bench, he couldn’t even do 200.

    • @sheadoherty7434
      @sheadoherty7434 3 роки тому +15

      Him being 240lbs probably didn't help you

    • @drakescakes5629
      @drakescakes5629 3 роки тому +5

      @@sheadoherty7434 I didn’t mention this but I got to 250 bodyweight a few years later. Could squat 425 atg without a belt and knee wraps, could deadlift 425, and could bench 330. I was able to put up a fight but it was still hard and standstill. I am not that big anymore. Too much hard work for nothing lol.

    • @ShortwassupGames
      @ShortwassupGames 3 роки тому +13

      Just more functional strength(Your father) vs Lifting strength ( you)
      Personally being a wrestler some guys can't lift on my team but are probably the strongest in the room

    • @drakescakes5629
      @drakescakes5629 3 роки тому +2

      @@ShortwassupGames this is true. I barely lift anymore because my job is so physically demanding but I can pick up a 225 loaded barbell with one hand and no wrap. I wasn’t able to do that when I lifted heavy. Now I use my hands constantly so they are strong. I just feel tougher too.

    • @josephlewis6423
      @josephlewis6423 3 роки тому

      @@ShortwassupGames What type of strengthening do you and your teammates do? I'm curious to know what actually helps your strength in wrestling other than just wrestling.

  • @lisaberryhill6453
    @lisaberryhill6453 2 роки тому +3

    I’m 56 and been lifting for 2 years. Just did my first deadlift of 135 pounds for a set of 5. Slow and steady wins the race. I weigh 122 pounds.

    • @CeroAshura
      @CeroAshura 2 роки тому +1

      That's great strength for a 56 year old woman weighing 120. You're gonna be a freak in 4 years 🦍🦍

    • @lisaberryhill6453
      @lisaberryhill6453 2 роки тому

      @@CeroAshura Thank you, I appreciate that! Sometimes I compare myself to the much younger gals and they lift so much more, like right from the get go…makes me envious….🙂

  • @_Aaron_G_
    @_Aaron_G_ 3 роки тому +3

    Fantastic video! Couldn't agree more with everything that was said 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @iskenderryskulov3452
    @iskenderryskulov3452 3 роки тому +23

    When I see graphs like this, I feel like I am not a human being. Everything is very different

  • @austinpierce9676
    @austinpierce9676 3 роки тому +9

    My favorite video so far from you guys. Great lesson! Keep up the amazing content!

  • @joetalking7363
    @joetalking7363 7 місяців тому +1

    I don’t understand myself. I can comfortably deadlift 525lb (238kg), but yet I’m not even close to benching 225lbs

  • @jacintatate
    @jacintatate Рік тому +3

    Adam and all the guys are right, its about the progress you make from the start to where you are now! Be proud of what you've achieved and take a moment to look back on your growth. I now hip thrust 100kg for 15 reps, but just for fun yesterday I did a set with 30kg (my og starting weight) and almost laughed out loud at how light it felt compared to when I first started. Makes you realise how much stronger you are when a previously heavy weight is now light.

  • @EarlyBirdCraft
    @EarlyBirdCraft 2 роки тому +6

    I’m 126lbs (female) and my personal best in squats is 110lbs. I usually do 90lbs all the time and still a challenge for me to do 3x10 everyday. Some days I’m stronger and some days I’m not. I was complimented by some power lifters at the gym for squatting and they said “I was strong for my size” lol 😆

    • @MahbuburRahman-ro2xy
      @MahbuburRahman-ro2xy 5 місяців тому

      If you are doing exercise every day, I would say try 5 days or 4 days a week. Jusy to compare which one feels better.

  • @tylerkendall5177
    @tylerkendall5177 3 роки тому

    I didn't know how much I needed this till I watched it.

  • @JohnRhodes-lv3rg
    @JohnRhodes-lv3rg Місяць тому

    Bench 1.5x1 or 1 x 10 (big window) squat BW x 15, DL BW x 2, ohp 1.0x5. Chin ups work up to 5 with ladders 1,2,3

  • @ericsavala4686
    @ericsavala4686 3 роки тому +6

    For bench atleast I'd say no matter what your body weight is 225 for a few clean reps is amazing for the average person. Deadlift and squat I'd put closer to 300+ since I never so legs but I can still do clean squat reps of 185 or deadlift 225+ with little struggle. Elite for sure is double body weight+ bench and triple/quad squat and dead.

    • @jzen1455
      @jzen1455 Рік тому +2

      I think less than 1% of humans in the world can bench 225. Something like 1-3% of men can.

  • @smtonlinevideos
    @smtonlinevideos 4 місяці тому +1

    💯 Really great video. Thank you!

  • @gamefreak173
    @gamefreak173 Рік тому +4

    i went from a 225dl for reps to 405 dl max in a month of serious training with hook grip raw. i weighed about 205lbs roughly, 225lbs bench max, and 315x5 squat never maxed on squats. It genuinely suprised me how fast i was progressing with no previous record of working out. Now i came back to the gym a few years later and am playing catchup my numbers are getting close again and plan on seeing what i can get in a years time.

  • @user-nv4ux9id7d
    @user-nv4ux9id7d 4 місяці тому

    of course you should not focus on comparing yourself to others and diminish you self-value etc. but what I like about those "strength standard" numbers is the comparison between the lifts and muscle groups, so you have a rough idea on how strong you should be comparing e.g. your legs and your upper body and maybe will tell you that you might work more on another part of your body to avoid disbalances

  • @brysonhinton1340
    @brysonhinton1340 4 місяці тому

    Bench 415
    Deadlift 405
    Squat 315
    Body weight 235-242

  • @youngzoomer2636
    @youngzoomer2636 3 роки тому +3

    For ten reps, overhead press 135, bench 225, squat 315, deadlift 405

    • @xKibbs
      @xKibbs 3 роки тому

      If you can OHP 135 x 10 you can definitely get more on bench I feel

    • @GhettoPCbuilds
      @GhettoPCbuilds 3 роки тому

      @@xKibbs 225 for 10 bro, not 1

    • @xKibbs
      @xKibbs 3 роки тому +1

      @@GhettoPCbuilds Shit my bad lmfao I read it as 225 x 1. That makes complete sense

  • @anthonyurso9366
    @anthonyurso9366 3 роки тому +5

    I think chart is little high but probably going off ppl who train the lifts, and if you have been consistently training the lifts for years then I think pretty accurate. The key is long rest though I think ppl get stuck in bodybuilding mode to develop strength and not gonna get results need to take at least 5 mins to make sets count. When building strength and even size I think better to do less volume and better quality and then overtime add frequency. Avoid the pumping the muscle short rests if want size and or strength

  •  4 місяці тому +1

    great video thanks

  • @emfirenj3518
    @emfirenj3518 3 роки тому +3

    It’s hard to not compare because you want to see how fast you progressed compared to someone else. When I was 2 years in, I would only compare my lifts to those who are 1.5-3 years in. Anyone who lifted more I would ask how long they’ve been lifting and it’s usually at least 1-2 ahead of me so it makes me think I’m on the right track.

  • @thefox1703
    @thefox1703 Рік тому +1

    Excellent!

  • @stoneinthefield1
    @stoneinthefield1 Рік тому +2

    Set your own goals and crush them! I always think. I look at people in the gym and see effort and consistency over raw strength. You never know their story or injuries. Being didicated is a win in my book.

  • @lloydofarrell1181
    @lloydofarrell1181 3 роки тому +5

    This is a really positive and grounded vid 👍

  • @jbcrazy
    @jbcrazy Рік тому +3

    Very good content.
    I set some random, optimistic goals at:
    Bench: 1x BW
    Squat: 1.5 x BW
    Deads: 2 x BW
    Progress is measurable, and I'm chasing PBs which at 61, is encouraging.

    • @benm6716
      @benm6716 Рік тому +1

      I want to be able to do
      Bench 2 plates 5x
      Squat 3 plates 5x
      Deadlift 4 plates 5x

  • @samdunkksu2b129
    @samdunkksu2b129 2 роки тому +2

    With bench I’m in a weird spot. I’m 6’ 150 lbs, but that’s with XTRA long legs. My arms and torso are normal in proportion, so I have quite relatively low upper body mass. Im a lanky guy but I’m a climber, so I’m fine with that. To say that I should be able to bench 225 at the weight I am now at my height and proportions is a trap. If I can even bench 200 I’ll be happy with myself with how little mass I acctually have. A 5’ 8 stocky 150 lbs will kick my ass cuz they have more real muscle. Imma be as strong as I know I can be.

  • @Anonymous-bx9xt
    @Anonymous-bx9xt 2 місяці тому

    I use the strength calculator. It pushes me to do better. The Standards should be high!

  • @jaheim6434
    @jaheim6434 3 роки тому +1

    I’m 5’11 265. 33 1/2 inch arms
    Bench 375
    Squat 500
    Deadlift 560

  • @michaelballard676
    @michaelballard676 Рік тому +1

    I could bench way more than I could squat bc I've been benching much longer than I've been squatting. Used to only leg press, leg extension and ham curl, and wasn't doing those consistently as I was benching. But focusing on being more well rounded now, improving on all fronts

    • @eduardoncescu
      @eduardoncescu Рік тому +1

      Same thing here, I came to the conclusion that you get better and progress faster at the lifts you do the most. I wish you good luck in your journey 😊

  • @drewmerc1
    @drewmerc1 3 роки тому +3

    Our problem nowadays is that the "average" person is obese and not in shape. So saying the average person who lifts should be happy to do their bodyweight on bench is extremely underselling what people can ultimately do. Most people after 1 or 2 years of training correctly blow away those low standards

  • @russ876
    @russ876 Рік тому

    Thank you for posting this.

  • @MarcinHorowski-ro1bd
    @MarcinHorowski-ro1bd Рік тому

    I realny like to set golas that are very clear, simple and appealing same time. My current strenght goals are 2/3/4/5 plates a side for OHP, BP, SQ, DL. I weight 205 and i plant to achive it in one year grom today.

  • @BuffaloBack
    @BuffaloBack 3 роки тому +14

    Good bless my genetics started deadlift at 2x body weight .

  • @yurinikonchuk6216
    @yurinikonchuk6216 3 роки тому +2

    3:4:5 is more or less ratio (so 300 bench / 400 squat / 500 deadlift) BW ratio is not normalized for heavier guys. You need to discount some for heavier guys >200

  • @mtrichie111
    @mtrichie111 2 роки тому

    Nobody:
    Sal: Heres the deal/ thing..
    Lol, I love this show, keep up the good work, I love the show !

  • @kamo7293
    @kamo7293 2 роки тому

    comparing yourself to past you is good to gauge progress, and to be proud of your accomplishments. comparing yourself to others on the other hand can lead you down a bad rabbit hole in a sense.

  • @Stefan23K
    @Stefan23K 3 роки тому +7

    I’m 165lbs and my bench is 175ish max 190, box squat 225-250 (bad knee) and I have a deadlift of 405lbs, never thought I’d be able to achieve that. Just have to keep working at ones goals.

    • @GhettoPCbuilds
      @GhettoPCbuilds 3 роки тому +1

      Same bodyweight. Bench is 315, squat 405, and deadlift 500. Been workin out since 2017

    • @Stefan23K
      @Stefan23K 3 роки тому

      @@GhettoPCbuilds damnnnn thats fantastic. I started focusing on my deadlifts more in 2020 since it was the easiest lift to do at home with no spotter

    • @ben-abrahmin592
      @ben-abrahmin592 3 роки тому +1

      Damn y’all are inspiration, I am 160 as well benching 225, squatting 225, dead 300

    • @Stefan23K
      @Stefan23K 3 роки тому

      @@ben-abrahmin592 thats my target bench press weight. You can achieve it too, just set little goals and when attempting to max out keep those reps low and increase the weights in increments.

  • @coryjorgensen622
    @coryjorgensen622 6 місяців тому

    I'm sort of an average guy who's been training for a few years and I've hit the bench bodyweight, squat 1.5x and deadlift 2x, so I feel good about that. Not done, though. I'm still working on my 500 lb. deadlift.

  • @Bumiround
    @Bumiround 8 місяців тому

    Squat 1.5
    Deadlift 1.75
    Bench 1
    Ohp 0.8
    These are legit number, i just aim for these ratio. After that it need more serious lifestyle change to keep progressing.
    Now i just doing sport and sometime lift simply to maintain my strengths in big 4

  • @SloMustangGT
    @SloMustangGT 7 місяців тому

    First time seeing this show. Ima stick around and see what's up. Seems legit.

  • @codgamefreak602
    @codgamefreak602 3 роки тому +11

    My stats with a 195 lb BW
    Bench 1.2 x BW
    Squat 1.6 x BW
    Dead lift 1.75 x BW

    • @lordofstuff_
      @lordofstuff_ 3 роки тому +4

      Good shit bro

    • @benignocepeda7720
      @benignocepeda7720 3 роки тому

      My stats as 198 in the masters raw
      Squats- 440
      Bench-330
      Deads-530
      Uspa masters cup in houston in '19

  • @Willza.
    @Willza. 9 місяців тому

    I’ve been working out for 3 months and I bench 160 squat 260 and deadlift 315 at 140lbs body weight

  • @AntonioMudge
    @AntonioMudge 5 місяців тому

    The biggest thing is not to drink alcohol, as soon as I stopped drinking thats when I started seeing improvements

  • @cjwise5552
    @cjwise5552 2 роки тому +14

    I’m 6’6 250 and at one time I could squat 600 lbs (I’m talking hamstrings touching calves deep) but at the same time could only deadlift 500. I was training specifically Olympic style with a trainer at the time. I think my body type hurts because my arms are fairly short for how tall I am. It helped for cleans and presses but not so much for deadlift.

    • @Topsealguy
      @Topsealguy Рік тому +2

      Stop lying

    • @jjmarcos
      @jjmarcos Рік тому

      ​@@Topsealguyyeah no way someone who can squat 600 can only deadlift 500. I don't buy it.

  • @alaaaissa9701
    @alaaaissa9701 Рік тому +1

    But how many reps?

  • @LEZZEROG
    @LEZZEROG 2 роки тому

    im 145lbs and people make feel so weak for only lifting 220lbs on a smith machine, this made me feel abit better about myself

  • @the2step
    @the2step Рік тому +1

    I can deadlift 2x my BW, squat 1.5 BW, and bench 1X my body weight (roughly). Been lifting for 10+ years now though. Which I had better numbers but once you start focusing on yourself and less about keeping up with others the better you'll feel. They'll always be someone bigger or stronger than you.

    • @amazinggrace313
      @amazinggrace313 Рік тому +1

      You’re strong enough. Stronger than most people

  • @FolksingerFitness
    @FolksingerFitness 2 роки тому

    Good point: compete against your own lifts last month. That's the only fair comparison.

  • @RomanKondrachov
    @RomanKondrachov 2 роки тому +2

    These are definitely completely realistic standards for most people who are natural :)

    • @Hater20X
      @Hater20X Рік тому

      Agreed I saw another youtuber that was like after a year. You should bench 225 squat 315 and deadlift 405 after about a year. And I'm like in what world.

    • @olegaarden2294
      @olegaarden2294 Рік тому

      @@Hater20X its true though.. You just have low standards

  • @rossmitchell6784
    @rossmitchell6784 3 роки тому +4

    Some good basic standards for most people would be as follows (based on relative strength)
    BW Press Over Head
    1.5xBW Front Squat
    2xBW Overhand Deadlift
    10 Pull Ups
    If people can hit those there will be little lacking for the majority.

  • @liamengram6326
    @liamengram6326 3 роки тому +4

    Damn. I thought I was lagging behind. Bench is hardest for me because I am 6'2 but have a 6'8 wingspan (long arms). Those long arms make deadlifting easy for me though.
    So, at 185lbs my bench is 165lbs, squat is 305lbs, and deadlift is 485lbs.

    • @jeanseanlee1939
      @jeanseanlee1939 3 роки тому

      How is your deadlift 320 lbs more than your bench

    • @cw9515
      @cw9515 2 роки тому

      Because it’s 2 different movement patterns.

    • @erasylnash6697
      @erasylnash6697 2 роки тому

      Bro, I don’t think powerlifting is for you, get into boxing or kickboxing with such height and reach

    • @jzen1455
      @jzen1455 Рік тому

      Wow very bizarre lifting numbers. My bench is 260, squat is 385, and deadlift is 435. My overhead press is 185. But I'm only 5'8" and weight 160 lbs with normalish sized limbs for my height.

    • @liamengram6326
      @liamengram6326 Рік тому +1

      @@jzen1455 They have only gotten more bizarre. Just had a max out wek back in September. Hit a bench of 140kg a squat of 205kg, and a deadlift of 310kg.

  • @billybassman21
    @billybassman21 2 роки тому +1

    Growing up a was weaker than most guys, even in my 20s. I can now bench my body weight of 180 without a spotter. I'm stronger than a good percentage of guys I come across on a daily bases. If someone is stronger than me it's either because they have been lifting a long time or they are just a bigger guy with those genetics. Most people don't lift heavy weight.

  • @jettbryan7310
    @jettbryan7310 3 роки тому +8

    When you're 6'6" and 265lbs and thinking about getting to a 530lb (to depth) squat *vomits in mouth* just to be considered "good".
    I realize that these guys are doing their best to answer the question without ranting for 60 minutes about how everyone is different, but bodyweight multipliers are always such a gut punch for me. lol
    That being said, I love all the videos. They're always concise and easy to digest.

    • @researcher_21c72
      @researcher_21c72 3 роки тому

      I think the bodyweight ratios are suitable for shorter guys to average height guys or even slightly taller. When you're 6'6... Well ofc it doesn't apply. Harder to get bodyweight multiplier strength levels but easier to gain absolute strength..

    • @TrenbologneSandwich
      @TrenbologneSandwich 3 роки тому

      Thank fuck I'm not a giraffe, if I was 265 I'd be squatting a bare minimum 650 and I'd be disappointed at that

  • @benjaminv02
    @benjaminv02 2 роки тому +1

    Weight: 68kg
    Bench: 100kg 1RM (90 for reps)
    Squat: 80kg reps
    Deadlift 70kg reps
    My legs are a bit lagging behind I think XD and I havent been deadlifting for long yet but seems like legs is a problem there aswell

    • @lc-wm9fi
      @lc-wm9fi Рік тому

      mf skips leg day lmao

  • @python_programmer7983
    @python_programmer7983 Рік тому

    Strong:
    bench your bodyweight.
    squat x1.25 your bodyweight
    deadlift x1.5 your bodyweight.
    Super strong:
    bench x1.5 bodyweight.
    squat x2 your bodyweight
    deadlift x2.5 your bodyweight.
    So roughly how long would it take to become strong or super strong?

  • @locngo
    @locngo Рік тому

    I feel so happy because all my stats are at Decent.

  • @sumanghosh-pb3dw
    @sumanghosh-pb3dw Рік тому

    1:02 - good strength goal probably attainable 4 most men:
    bench body wt.
    squat 1.25 x body wt.
    deadlift 1.5 x body wt.

  • @jayr55555
    @jayr55555 3 роки тому +9

    I got long arms, I'm almost 6'7 and I bench really well. My squat is trash though lol

    • @gravemind6536
      @gravemind6536 3 роки тому +1

      I can relate my Squat is trash I have some kind of mobility and balance issue that prevents me from doing them properly I always feel like I'm going to snap when I squat. My Squat is only 15KG heavier than my Bench lol.

    • @gustavosanches3454
      @gustavosanches3454 3 роки тому +2

      You must have shoulder joints of steel then. I have long arms and am 6'1 with long legs too. I can barely bench my own body weight (190lbs) but I can easily do 308lbs deadlifts for reps and squat 220 for reps. I noticed that the longer the arm the weirder the rom becomes for the bench press.

    • @jayr55555
      @jayr55555 3 роки тому

      @@gravemind6536 my bench is 40kg heavier than my squat lol I'm working on it though. I always hated squating becuase of my bad feet and limited ankle mobility.

    • @jayr55555
      @jayr55555 3 роки тому

      @@gustavosanches3454 I workout with 225 on the bench but I can squeeze out a few reps (2-3) around 305 on a good day. I only been back in the gym for about 2 months now since I had foot surgery so I'm only going to bench heavier as time go on. I just started benching everyday. I used to do it once or twice a week but everyday I do either dumbell bench, or incline bench, or decline bench. Try to hit one everyday and on chest day I hit almost all of them. It has increased my bench a lot in the past 4 weeks.

    • @chrisgannon2605
      @chrisgannon2605 3 роки тому

      I’m 6’5 and my lower back always gives out on squat and I always have too much toward lean

  • @jon-kd5st
    @jon-kd5st Рік тому

    500 squat, 600 dead, 385 bench, 275 ohp, 185 strict curl.

  • @tmak4699
    @tmak4699 5 місяців тому

    My goal is: bench 150% body weight, squat 175%, deadlift 200%..I'm 47 and weigh 170

  • @tee_1ne
    @tee_1ne Рік тому

    2:50 - The numbers don’t represent weight, they’re for the quantity of reps for each exercise. None-the-less some good metrics for growth.

  • @dans-zv8bo
    @dans-zv8bo 5 місяців тому

    i hit a 70kg bench first time ever touched a weight at 65kg ish bw, 2 years later, bencjing 140kg at 88kg bw

  • @rajatthakur3058
    @rajatthakur3058 2 роки тому

    People it's about proportion and high reps. In functional life you need endurance with strength. If someone weighs 80 kgs and can get 12 reps of 60 kgs with perfect form .man u r good.. u r gonna have healthy joints , posture and structure along with muscle growth and that will help in strength upgrade and last set u can easily go the 1 rep max weight category for testing ur waters. That is it. Growth with stability matters.

  • @BlakeG313
    @BlakeG313 2 роки тому

    People got to remember why they started lifting. It’s to feel good and look good. Don’t worry about the numbers

  • @ethanfn1017
    @ethanfn1017 2 роки тому +3

    Weight-170
    Bench-225
    Squat-300
    Deadlift-360
    Been training a little below a year and a half

  • @DCee93
    @DCee93 4 місяці тому

    My dad benches 2x deadlift 3x body weight. Granted he ran a 4.4 and sub 11 100m. Those “great” numbers are not attainable for your average guy. However, anyone can get to “good”

  • @robbiesilverwolf
    @robbiesilverwolf Рік тому +1

    I don’t understand this ratio. So if I maintain my strength while losing 40lbs that moves me from the beginner to advanced ranking?

    • @Bumiround
      @Bumiround Рік тому

      Damn, you're right 😂😂😂

  • @zeroinjack4380
    @zeroinjack4380 Рік тому

    My bench is better than my squat or my deadlift but my squat is getting better. My deadlift still needs work.

  • @gonzalovazquez6426
    @gonzalovazquez6426 Рік тому

    Gotta work on my squat and deadlift

  • @mnoell35
    @mnoell35 6 місяців тому

    Naturals, as long as you can hit your body weight for all three lifts you’re good! Meaning a 3x10 that will measure true strength

  • @shahree100
    @shahree100 Рік тому

    Bench: body weight
    Squat: 1.25 body weight
    Deadlift: 1.5x body weight

  • @janacoloncruz4892
    @janacoloncruz4892 7 місяців тому

    Could you do a video on how much stretching, flexibility and or mobility should someone incorporate into their program?

  • @jabbersneeze2399
    @jabbersneeze2399 2 роки тому

    everyone should be able to deadlift more than they can squat and squat more than they can bench....weight depends on the individual

  • @nard785
    @nard785 Рік тому

    250 bench , 315 squat , 315 deadlift regularly now

  • @Sean-xr1xj
    @Sean-xr1xj 2 місяці тому

    I meet those low standards except for squat I'm wayy off. Have never felt comofortable with them, feels like I cant produce enough force

  • @dusanmitrovic1704
    @dusanmitrovic1704 6 місяців тому

    My weight is 81 kg. I can bench 100 kg, squat 120 kg, and deadlift 120 kg