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Posted on 6/14/25 at 11:28 am to Blutarsky
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What’s a weight every adult male should be able to lift?
I don’t know.
What I do know is when I stopped focusing on how much I could lift, I got bigger and stronger
This post was edited on 6/14/25 at 11:28 am
Posted on 6/14/25 at 9:32 pm to StreamsOfWhiskey
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What’s weird is I can rep out 5x in a row of 350 plus or so in deadlift, but can only squat 1RM of 320. Seems strange to me.
Probably a very strong posterior chain and longer arms to where you’re starting at a higher point.
Posted on 6/16/25 at 12:30 pm to Blutarsky
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Bench? 1x BW?
Squat? 1.5x BW?
Deadlift? 1.75-2x BW?
OHP: 0.75x BW?
Thats all reasonable but I think better metrics for general well being is how well you are able to control your own body in space.
At least 5 full hang pullups
At least 15 full range of motion pushups
Should be able to do a full range of motion step up with full control on concentric and eccentric(no losing balance)
Posted on 6/17/25 at 12:59 pm to Blutarsky
The bench one seems the easiest and was wondering if I could do that all the way into my 70s/80s.
Whereas the others may reach an age earlier than 80s that it may not be possible or risk injury.
Whereas the others may reach an age earlier than 80s that it may not be possible or risk injury.
Posted on 6/18/25 at 5:48 pm to Rize
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I can probably bench more than I can squat and deadlift
Same. Sciatica killed my lower body routine
Posted on 6/19/25 at 12:43 pm to Rize
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I can probably bench more than I can squat and deadlift
I'm the opposite (I know most can squat more than bench). Just mean my bench is terrible. Always has been. Its mostly probably a mental thing but man I just can't do a flat bench press. Chest press I can do decently well but something about the barbell bench press and I lose all knowledge of how to use my muscles
Posted on 6/19/25 at 3:16 pm to Blutarsky
The average American male weighs 200 pounds. Pipe dream to hope they bench that
Mingos numbers look realistic and attainable for our current population
Mingos numbers look realistic and attainable for our current population
This post was edited on 6/19/25 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 6/19/25 at 10:33 pm to lsupride87
I am almost 62 hitting elite on all my lifts.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 1:21 pm to lsupride87
I spend too much time around the gulf coast, that sound low
quote:
The average American male weighs 200 pounds.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 10:05 pm to Blutarsky
Your body weight at least
BENCH/ CLEANS
50lbs over your BW(GOOD)
100lbs over your BW(GREAT)
150lbs over BW(AMAZING)
SQUAT/ DEAD LIFT
150 OVER(GOOD)
200 OVER(GREAT)
250 OVER(AMAZING)
BENCH/ CLEANS
50lbs over your BW(GOOD)
100lbs over your BW(GREAT)
150lbs over BW(AMAZING)
SQUAT/ DEAD LIFT
150 OVER(GOOD)
200 OVER(GREAT)
250 OVER(AMAZING)
Posted on 6/25/25 at 8:27 am to Blutarsky
Honestly, I think a good rule of thumb for most adult guys is being able to bench your own bodyweight, squat about one and a half times your weight, deadlift double your weight, and overhead press around three quarters of your bodyweight. I’ve found that hitting those numbers means you’ve got a solid foundation without being crazy strong or anything. It’s a good balance between strength and everyday functionality, and honestly, most people don’t come close to that unless they’ve trained a bit.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 8:29 am to Blake_Burns20
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Honestly, I think a good rule of thumb for most adult guys is being able to bench your own bodyweight, squat about one and a half times your weight, deadlift double your weight, and overhead press around three quarters of your bodyweight.
For health and longevity, all but maybe the bench press are total overkill. The average man doesn’t need to squat 300+ lbs
And for the record I can do everyone of the things you outlined.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:32 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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For health and longevity, all but maybe the bench press are total overkill. The average man doesn’t need to squat 300+ lbs
IDK. For his numbers to yield a 300 lb squat, that means a person would have to be 200 lb. If a 200 lb guy isn't a complete lardass (i.e. lifts weight intentionally enough to justify weighing 200 lbs) I'd imagine a 300 lb squat would come pretty naturally. That said, most people have no business weighing 200 lbs. unless they're 6'2"+
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:41 am to Blutarsky
Bench your bodyweight. Squat and deadlift bodyweight times 1.5.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 11:30 am to WonPercent
I always enjoy the hell out of these threads when they pop up. Thank you to everyone who shared. 
Posted on 7/1/25 at 12:51 pm to Blutarsky
1/2/3/4
1 pl OHP
2 pl Bench
3 pl Squat
4 pl Dead
1 pl OHP
2 pl Bench
3 pl Squat
4 pl Dead
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