Category: Strength Standards

Powerlifters and bodybuilders are two types of lifting enthusiasts who are stronger than the average person, but you may be wondering who is actually stronger between the two. So, who is stronger, powerlifters or bodybuilders? On average, someone who trains for strength with powerlifting-style training will be stronger than someone who exclusively trains like a … Continue ReadingAre Powerlifters Stronger Than Bodybuilders? (Real Examples)

Whether you’re new to lifting or have been in the gym for a while, you might wonder, ‘how much should I deadlift?’ As we get more experience under our belt, it can be useful to figure out if our deadlift is where we would expect it to be for our age and weight or if … Continue ReadingHow Much Should I Be Able To Deadlift? (By Age & Weight)

Are you becoming more experienced with powerlifting and wondering, “How much should I be able to squat?” It’s hard to know a good squat weight if you don’t know what the average squat is for your age and weight. I’ve done the research and provided the data for the average male squat standards and average … Continue ReadingHow Much Should I Be Able To Squat (By Age, Weight, & Gender)

If you’re new to powerlifting or strength training, you may wonder, “How much should I be able to bench?” When we’re new to lifting, we shouldn’t concern ourselves with what other people are doing. We should instead focus on perfecting our technique and building consistency with training. Once we have some training experience under our … Continue ReadingHow Much Should You Be Able To Bench? (By Age & Weight)

The deadlift is typically the strongest lift for powerlifters and is the ultimate test of full body strength; but how much should teenage lifters expect to lift at their age? What is the average deadlift for a 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 year olds? The following data represents all of the 13 to … Continue ReadingAverage Deadlift Strength For 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Year Olds

One of the first lifts that teenage lifters learn when they start lifting is the bench press. But how strong can these lifters expect to be in the bench press at their age? What is the average bench press for male and female teenagers in each powerlifting weight class? The following data represents all of … Continue ReadingAverage Bench Strength For 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Year Olds

There are increasing male and female lifters aged 13-18 competing in powerlifting as the sport grows in popularity; but how strong should these lifters expect to be at their age? What is the average squat for a 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 year olds? The following data represents all of the 13 to … Continue ReadingAverage Squat Strength For 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Year Olds

Have you ever wondered if your squat strength is proportionate to your bench press strength? We know our squat should be stronger than our bench press, but exactly how much stronger should it be? So what is the best squat to bench press ratio? It is considered respectable for men to squat 250% and bench … Continue ReadingSquat to Bench Press Ratios: How Much More Should You Squat?