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How much can the average man lift?

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• not_your_vase 2y ago
  Are the number of raw pounds a good indicator of lifting abilities? For example wouldn't it be better to use the ratio of self-weight that one can lift? I consider myself reasonably fit, and I can lift around 75kg (~150-ish lbs). My bodyweight is 54kg(~115 lbs), with shoes on. Even if I eat 2 Schwarzeneggers a day for the rest of my life, I won't be able to lift 120kg.
  • laurent_du 2y ago
    Are you talking about deadlift? If so, there's literally tens of thousands of people who can deadlift 120kg (and much more) at your bodyweight. Definitely achievable with a bit of training.
• silexia 2y ago
  I used to be able to squat 415 for a couple of reps in college. Now I have hip osteoarthritis at 41 (diagnosed stage four at age 36). I have no arthritis elsewhere.