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

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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[Tom-ccqo]

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

[jeanpauljeanpaul]

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

[chrissosa]

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.

[eclipsekcb]

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

[juliawilliams]

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

[GoatSakrifyce]

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.

[jackminnella]

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

[_Aaron_G_]

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

[a_woman_who_loves_to_lift]

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.

[AdamBehnam]

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

[dahuterschuter]

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

[CherieDeDieu]

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! 😍💪💯

[austinpierce]

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

[rc]

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

[randomcomments]

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

[hamishcoles]

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

[tylerkendall]

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

[sserrano]

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.

[jacintatate]

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.

[iBringTheRain]

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