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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:09:10 PM EDT
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As a gymnast growing up... I now do 3 sets of 10 pull ups and then 3 sets of dips to start every work out.
Sometimes super setting them. Makes you lean but not bulky. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:09:50 PM EDT
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I don't know about pull ups, but I've pulled out plenty of times.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:11:39 PM EDT
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You may be an exception, but in the fitness world, bodyweight exercises and weightlifting according to multiples of your bodyweight are not considered arbitrary because they scale with your body weight. Examples of what I consider a decent regular Joe baseline strength level - 10 pullups 40 pushups 1 rep 1x bodyweight bench press (meaning 1x your bodweight on the bar) 1 rep 1x bodyweight squat 1 rep 1.5x bodyweight deadlift 1 rep 0.5x bodyweight overhead press Quote HistoryQuoted:
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yes but it is not arbitrary...I am larger than most on hear in size... my experience level in physical confrontation is higher than most here (number of fights as a grown man due to job choices in my life)....I am not an MMA fighter, I am not a "weight lifter", I am not a bad ass but my ability to protect and provide for my family is above average. You may be an exception, but in the fitness world, bodyweight exercises and weightlifting according to multiples of your bodyweight are not considered arbitrary because they scale with your body weight. Examples of what I consider a decent regular Joe baseline strength level - 10 pullups 40 pushups 1 rep 1x bodyweight bench press (meaning 1x your bodweight on the bar) 1 rep 1x bodyweight squat 1 rep 1.5x bodyweight deadlift 1 rep 0.5x bodyweight overhead press I can 10-rep all your 1-rep benchmarks and I can't do 10 good pullups. I can do 5 dead hang p/us and 10 chins, but never on my best day could I do ten pullups. I have a back injury that has something to do with it I'm sure, but it doesn't feel like that's what's stopping me, pullups are just hard. I'm not a fat guy either 6'/200lbs. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:11:50 PM EDT
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At least 10. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:13:15 PM EDT
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I think it is a shitty and unpractical exercise, personally.
Climbing a wall or solid fence? That has practical applications. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:15:23 PM EDT
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How many graduate degrees should a man have? More than tha friggin' DK-Prof dude (or whatever-TF his name is). 
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silly thread is silly...nothing that is arbitrary makes you or man and counter-wise How many graduate degrees should a man have? More than tha friggin' DK-Prof dude (or whatever-TF his name is).
Oh no, wait ... how many Japanese swords should a man own? As many as he can feed (cause they're alive, you know). ... I can't do a lot of pull-ups either Wussy. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:17:05 PM EDT
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I can do maybe one...
But then again, I'm a fatty, who's also had to have his elbow put back together after an accident.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:19:45 PM EDT
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5-6, a shit ton of "fit" appearing people can't do one. It's a muscle group most non fitness minded people in non labor jobs just don't use anywhere near its capacity on a regular basis.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:19:47 PM EDT
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64 years old. Can do 10, all the way down, all the way up, palms out.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:19:51 PM EDT
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On the internet or for real? this
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:20:18 PM EDT
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I say 3 pullups is a pretty good start for an average joe.
Pullups are an order of magnitude harder then pushups. Many guys that can do 20-30 pushups can not do a single pullups. Now if you are into fitness and workout all the time, I would say 10 would be the minimum. Eta: I meant pullups not chinups. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:23:25 PM EDT
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I say 3 chinups is a pretty good start for an average joe. Chinups are an order of magnitude harder then pushups. Many guys that can do 20-30 pushups can not do a single chinup. Now if you are into fitness and workout all the time, I would say 10 would be the minimum. Chin ups are different to pull ups, chin ups = palms facing your body with a shoulder width grip, pull ups = palms facing away from your body with a wider grip. Chin ups are easier than pull ups for most people as they rely more on bicep strength. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:25:11 PM EDT
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In high school..... I did 33
Now I can do 12-15. Edit: those are "strict/perfect". Losing form and a slight kip I can get to 20-25. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:39:20 PM EDT
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Three would be the bare minimum for what an average adult man should be able to do.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:51:55 PM EDT
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yes but it is not arbitrary...I am larger than most on hear in size... my experience level in physical confrontation is higher than most here (number of fights as a grown man due to job choices in my life)....I am not an MMA fighter, I am not a "weight lifter", I am not a bad ass but my ability to protect and provide for my family is above average. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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silly thread is silly...nothing that is arbitrary makes you or man and counter-wise I think certain baseline levels of strength are important to define you as a man, especially on a site where many of us lean towards supporting the traditional roles of men as providers and protectors. yes but it is not arbitrary...I am larger than most on hear in size... my experience level in physical confrontation is higher than most here (number of fights as a grown man due to job choices in my life)....I am not an MMA fighter, I am not a "weight lifter", I am not a bad ass but my ability to protect and provide for my family is above average. Not if your family is a mile away and in a tower 
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:52:35 PM EDT
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I do 3 sets of 12 everyday!
Have been doing this for a few months with significant gains! On Tuesday I do them with a 35 lb weight and a slight kip. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:54:14 PM EDT
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Palms out is a lot harder for me. Palms in, a middle-aged man should be able to do about 5 or so without breaking something. I am 52 and squeeze out 10 on the first set. I can do multiple sets of at least 6 with no problem. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:56:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/18/2013 1:56:32 PM EDT
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20.
I can only do 18 now, that's unacceptable so I'm working on it. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:00:18 PM EDT
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2 pullup threads in one day?!?
I don't know, I think the average guy should be able to do 10 deadhangs. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:02:23 PM EDT
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The truth is, skeletal build and muscular density has a lot to do with this - genetics, folks.
I come from a long line of thick, solid german fuckers and my arm strength to body weight has always prevented me from doing shitloads of pullups easily. Yet, for my height and weight I have pretty strong arms. I can do 10-12 perfect pullups, but am generally as strong or stronger than someone my height that can do 30 or more...because they have a lighter build and leaner body type. Long, tall guys have a similar disadvantage. A lot more weight to hoist up. Plus, different people have different aptitudes because of muscle density at certain regions of the body. I can do certain exercises very easy - squats and leg presses at a much higher level than I can naturally do hanging or pulling type exercises. It's just the way I'm built. I work harder on the things I am poor at, but I'm starting from a slight handicap genetically....as we all are in one way or another. Eskimos don't run marathons, and Kenyans get cold easy. Any number given for "what a man should be able to do" ignores that there are guys in shitty shape that can do 5-10, while someone in good shape might only be able to do 2-3 because of body shape. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:03:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This. A single set of a 10 unbroken is a good indicator of general fitness. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: At least 10. This. A single set of a 10 unbroken is a good indicator of general fitness. I also don't train for that either. I can do dips out the wazoo, but struggle with chins...and when I do them, I don't do that abomination of 'kipping' that crossfitters get all worked up about. ETA: 5 Pull ups All the pushups you want until I get bored 1 rep X bodyweight benchpress...easily. 1 Rep bodyweight squat...easily 1 rep 1.5 bodyweight deadlift...easily 1 rep half bodyweight over head press...easily. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:03:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: At least 10. Yep. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:11:06 PM EDT
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Examples of what I consider a decent regular Joe baseline strength level - 10 pullups 40 pushups 1 rep 1x bodyweight bench press (meaning 1x your bodweight on the bar) 1 rep 1x bodyweight squat 1 rep 1.5x bodyweight deadlift 1 rep 0.5x bodyweight overhead press 
"Regular Joe" If you grabbed 100 men at random, my guess is maybe one or two could actually do that. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:11:57 PM EDT
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I can do 9, and I don't think I'm in pretty good shape. I'd vote for 3.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:14:10 PM EDT
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I did 15 this morning but it is an off day.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:16:17 PM EDT
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"Regular Joe" If you grabbed 100 men at random, my guess is maybe one or two could actually do that. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Examples of what I consider a decent regular Joe baseline strength level - 10 pullups 40 pushups 1 rep 1x bodyweight bench press (meaning 1x your bodweight on the bar) 1 rep 1x bodyweight squat 1 rep 1.5x bodyweight deadlift 1 rep 0.5x bodyweight overhead press
"Regular Joe" If you grabbed 100 men at random, my guess is maybe one or two could actually do that. You're right, and that's sad. Those numbers aren't particularly hard to attain at all. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:19:17 PM EDT
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I can do like 5 good ones before my form goes to shit.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:20:17 PM EDT
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Pull ups are something you need to train specifically for, minus those that may be genetically geared for them. So, it doesn't matter.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:28:39 PM EDT
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Pull ups are something you need to train specifically for, minus those that may be genetically geared for them. So, it doesn't matter. One could do nothing but bench,squat, dead and dip and be able to do pull ups without training for pull ups |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:47:45 PM EDT
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One could do nothing but bench,squat, dead and dip and be able to do pull ups without training for pull ups Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Pull ups are something you need to train specifically for, minus those that may be genetically geared for them. So, it doesn't matter. One could do nothing but bench,squat, dead and dip and be able to do pull ups without training for pull ups Yup |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:49:20 PM EDT
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I can do 3, 4 tops
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:49:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:50:07 PM EDT
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Under 3 is failing for USMC I believe 2 |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:51:41 PM EDT
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11, returning to a dead hang, no core/leg assist
ETA: apparently I'm getting SLAW, just tapped out at 7
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:51:56 PM EDT
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ETA: I read your last post so most of this is useless now. I was trying to figure out your occupation, but I didn't want to guess "hefty cop" prematurely.  Not a cop...ex cop... Now a gunsmith. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 2:54:17 PM EDT
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silly thread is silly...nothing that is arbitrary makes you or man and counter-wise I think certain baseline levels of strength are important to define you as a man, especially on a site where many of us lean towards supporting the traditional roles of men as providers and protectors. yes but it is not arbitrary...I am larger than most on hear in size... my experience level in physical confrontation is higher than most here (number of fights as a grown man due to job choices in my life)....I am not an MMA fighter, I am not a "weight lifter", I am not a bad ass but my ability to protect and provide for my family is above average. Not if your family is a mile away and in a tower I can jog/run three miles....no walking slow ass pace |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:01:11 PM EDT
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I have always struggled with pull-ups. Me weighing 195 lb, max bench press 355, dips with 150 lb hanging by chains, 550 lb squat, 300 lb overhead press and on and on. Pull-ups I struggle to get 5 and I have worked hard at then at times. When I can drop down to 185lbs I can do more but still not easy. Bad shoulder and elbow have pretty much put me out of that game now though (weak lats)
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:11:37 PM EDT
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At least 10. this I can do 10 piss drunk 20 on a good day when I was active duty and into my mid 30's I'm almost 40 and can do 15 any day and 20 if hot chicks are around
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:13:35 PM EDT
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"Regular Joe" If you grabbed 100 men at random, my guess is maybe one or two could actually do that. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Examples of what I consider a decent regular Joe baseline strength level - 10 pullups 40 pushups 1 rep 1x bodyweight bench press (meaning 1x your bodweight on the bar) 1 rep 1x bodyweight squat 1 rep 1.5x bodyweight deadlift 1 rep 0.5x bodyweight overhead press
"Regular Joe" If you grabbed 100 men at random, my guess is maybe one or two could actually do that. It's not hard. 9 months ago I was a couch potato who hadn't done anything physical in about 3 years and was never that fit before then. Now I can do (almost) all that stuff, 50 pushups, 10 strict pullups, 0.8xbw bench press (but could do 1x now), 1.5x back squat, 1.8x deadlist, 0.5x strict press, 0.75x push press. All it takes is a good all round workout 3 or 4 times a week. |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:14:26 PM EDT
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I know it doesn't answer the question but at 42 years old, I can do 25 on a good day. <a href="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/rock711/media/998590_10151660927887778_237174267_n_zps2d8ef7e4.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p123/rock711/998590_10151660927887778_237174267_n_zps2d8ef7e4.jpg</a> but your garage / room is built with OSB board...soooo |
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:14:39 PM EDT
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I do 3 sets of 10 three times a week just trying to maintain what level of strength I still have at 39.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:17:08 PM EDT
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I could do 25 before I hurt my shoulder , now I can only do 8
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:21:21 PM EDT
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If I had an audience and pride was a factor, I might get 20. I do 6 sets of 10 once a week but I'm old at 47.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:23:32 PM EDT
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pride gets me 10 if I were to just jump up cold and do it 5 maybe 6
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:25:42 PM EDT
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I think it was 10 for the army.......I'm medically retired so I forgot...I got my PT handbook somewhere.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:27:39 PM EDT
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How many points for hanging and kicking my legs furiously?
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:30:15 PM EDT
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Well I would say you should be able to do at least 1 to pull yourself out of a life/death situation right? I will bring the rope, if you provide the tree. A penguin pinatta would be fun! 
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Posted: 11/18/2013 3:43:12 PM EDT
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I was doing 10 almost every morning before the cancer diagnosis. Haven't done any since July. Just did 4 and they sucked. I can't wait for the chemo to be over with. I soooo need to get back in shape.
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Posted: 11/18/2013 4:12:45 PM EDT
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You may be an exception, but in the fitness world, bodyweight exercises and weightlifting according to multiples of your bodyweight are not considered arbitrary because they scale with your body weight. Examples of what I consider a decent regular Joe baseline strength level - 10 pullups 40 pushups 1 rep 1x bodyweight bench press (meaning 1x your bodweight on the bar) 1 rep 1x bodyweight squat 1 rep 1.5x bodyweight deadlift 1 rep 0.5x bodyweight overhead press Quote HistoryQuoted:
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yes but it is not arbitrary...I am larger than most on hear in size... my experience level in physical confrontation is higher than most here (number of fights as a grown man due to job choices in my life)....I am not an MMA fighter, I am not a "weight lifter", I am not a bad ass but my ability to protect and provide for my family is above average. You may be an exception, but in the fitness world, bodyweight exercises and weightlifting according to multiples of your bodyweight are not considered arbitrary because they scale with your body weight. Examples of what I consider a decent regular Joe baseline strength level - 10 pullups 40 pushups 1 rep 1x bodyweight bench press (meaning 1x your bodweight on the bar) 1 rep 1x bodyweight squat 1 rep 1.5x bodyweight deadlift 1 rep 0.5x bodyweight overhead press I can do that. |
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