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I'm trying to establish a strength goal for my size and mma weight class, but I don't want to go around asking everyone what they're #s are on their big 3 lifts.

I know there's more to strength than just this, but I need a rabbit to chase.

What would you consider to be competitively(top 10%) strong for an adult male that weighs 200 pounds?

Bench 1rm-
Squat 1rm-
Dead 3rm- (bad back, so I'm afraid of finding my 1rm)


I know this post is a bit goofy, but I'd really appreciate your input.

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I'm actually glad you added the bit about knowing there is more to being strong that just those things. Given that you need to have some kind of measuring sticks although there are many different good ones.

There are charts for novice, intermediate, advanced, etc. for different bw ranges that can give you a rough idea..

I'll see if I can find something online.

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If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.

Theres a chart that explains what a novice, intermediate, advanced should be able to lift at BW in the back of practical programming

I'd say for bench, about 2x bodyweight.

Dude.....

Where are people getting these numbers...that is way advanced and not many people actually ever get that.

Do not go by what people on forums do or powerlifters do or something...that is really good. And people on forums are either really dedicated strength people, and benchers, or...I won't go there...

http://www.crossfit.com/cf-journal/WLSTANDARDS.pdf

For bench, I personally don't think having a big bench makes your "strong". Not to down that goal if that is one for you. But see my signature, haha. I think having a big bench means you have a big bench.

It's kind of like all these commercials about Michael Phelps being "fast"...he's a fast swimmer. Doesn't mean he has a lighting fast jab or could do anything in the 100 meter dash, or in a bike race.

Dont get caught up in the numbers game.

Shit , 2x your body weight for bench is a hard thing to get to.

yup. im sure my 1rm for the big three are low for my size and experience, but im fine with that. i work out to LOOK strong.

It all depends on the person, experience, genetics, etc. I know people that are bigger than me that can't lift or move as much weight as I can. I also know a guy that is smaller than me and is just as strong as I am. Whatever you are lifting should never be compared to someone else. You worked hard to get where you are and don't let anybody tell you otherwise. Keep up the hard work and push yourself a little harder each time.

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Yep, I agree..improvement is what counts. Most people are going to want to set short terms and long term goals so it's hard to get away from numbers completely. But for me it is about beating my OWN numbers not someone elses.