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# Standards

Basic Strength standards for athletes broken down by level. For reference, BW = Bodyweight

Base Level (fundamental strength numbers EVERYONE should be able to achieve:

* Bench: 1-1.0 BW
* Squat: 1-1.25 BW
* Deadlift: 1.25-1.50 BW
* Clean: 1-1.0 BW
* Military Press: 0.6-0.7 BW

Intermediate Level (goal numbers for the average athlete who has been training for 2-4 years consistently with legitimate training cycles/programs)

* Bench: 1.20-1.30 BW
* Squat: 1.5-1.75 BW
* Deadlift: 1.25-1.50 BW
* Clean: 1.20-1.30 BW
* Military Press: 0.8-0.9 BW

Advanced Level (goal numbers for the elite athlete who has been training for 4+ years consistently with legitimate training cycles/programs)

* Bench: 1.50+ BW
* Squat: 2.0+ BW
* Deadlift: 2.25+ BW
* Clean: 1.40-1.50+ BW
* Military Press: 1.0+ BW