Thread: I have a strength to weight question

why do you have .75 x bodyweight for a pullup? 1 pullup would already be 1 x bodyweight. I think a good goal for pullups would be 1.5 x bodyweight.

"why do you have .75 x bodyweight for a pullup? 1 pullup would already be 1 x bodyweight. I think a good goal for pullups would be 1.5 x bodyweight."

What I mean is your bodyweight + (0.75 x bodyweight)

full squat- 2x's BW
deadlift- 2.5x's BW
bench press- 1.5x's BW
overhead press- BW for reps (5 is a good number)

if you can do that stuff I would say you are doing alright in my book.

full squat- 2x's BW
deadlift- 2.5x's BW
bench press- 1.5x's BW
overhead press- BW for reps (5 is a good number)

P-funk are you saying the first three as your 1 rep max or for 5 reps?

full squat- 2x's BW
deadlift- 2.5x's BW
bench press- 1.5x's BW
overhead press- BW for reps (5 is a good number)

if you can do that stuff I would say you are doing alright in my book.


So just for argument sake (with who I don't know) I will prove to people that with very limited equipment a person can do a lot more than one might think.

If you just have one DB you that you can change the weight you could still lift heavy.

(Full) Squats 2 x BW = ass to the grass one legged squats
(you can do even more if you hold your DB)
Deadlifts 2.5 x BW = single leg deadlifts hold a heavy DB
Bench Press 1.5 BW = one arm pushups
Overhead Press BW = Handstand pushups beetween chairs for 5 reps

I'm not trying to be a jerk; I'm just showing how easy it is for even really strong men and women to lift heavy at home even without having to invest into a ton of expensive equipment. Sure it is nice to have it, but it's not necessary.

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

full squat- 2x's BW
deadlift- 2.5x's BW
bench press- 1.5x's BW
overhead press- BW for reps (5 is a good number)

P-funk are you saying the first three as your 1 rep max or for 5 reps?

I am talking about 1RMs for the first three.

"I am talking about 1RMs for the first three."

Yeah, I thought so, I just wanted to make sure.

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

full squat- 2x's BW
deadlift- 2.5x's BW
bench press- 1.5x's BW
overhead press- BW for reps (5 is a good number)

if you can do that stuff I would say you are doing alright in my book.


So just for argument sake (with who I don't know) I will prove to people that with very limited equipment a person can do a lot more than one might think.

If you just have one DB you that you can change the weight you could still lift heavy.

(Full) Squats 2 x BW = ass to the grass one legged squats
(you can do even more if you hold your DB)
Deadlifts 2.5 x BW = single leg deadlifts hold a heavy DB
Bench Press 1.5 BW = one arm pushups
Overhead Press BW = Handstand pushups beetween chairs for 5 reps

I'm not trying to be a jerk; I'm just showing how easy it is for even really strong men and women to lift heavy at home even without having to invest into a ton of expensive equipment. Sure it is nice to have it, but it's not necessary.

This isn't quite accurate. For example, a full squat with double your bodyweight is really like a full squat with triple your bodyweight because you are squatting almost all of your bodyweight too. I think it's more like 75-80% of your bodyweight, but nonetheless, that is significant. So, you should really be ATG squatting with about 50% of your bodyweight as external resistance. Same idea with deadlifts.

This isn't quite accurate. For example, a full squat with double your bodyweight is really like a full squat with triple your bodyweight because you are squatting almost all of your bodyweight too. I think it's more like 75-80% of your bodyweight, but nonetheless, that is significant. So, you should really be ATG squatting with about 50% of your bodyweight as external resistance. Same idea with deadlifts.

True. The only point I was getting at is if a person is "limited" to just one DB it is still possible to lift heavy, especially for people who are new to the game.

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

True. The only point I was getting at is if a person is "limited" to just one DB it is still possible to lift heavy, especially for people who are new to the game.

Point well taken.

In fact, as both of us have reiterated in the past, it is quite possible to gain a decent amount of muscle mass using bodyweight exercises. You probably won't reach Mr. Olympia status, but it is definitely possible to pack on some mass and acquire a decent level of strength. Not to mention your body awareness, coordination, and balance should be exceptional.

Bakerboy, see the button that has the word "Quote" on it?
Use it.

Originally Posted by myCATpowerlifts

Bakerboy, see the button that has the word "Quote" on it?
Use it.

Happy now?

Originally Posted by P-funk

full squat- 2x's BW
deadlift- 2.5x's BW
bench press- 1.5x's BW
overhead press- BW for reps (5 is a good number)

if you can do that stuff I would say you are doing alright in my book.

Cool, so I guess I am doing ok then.