How strong ARE you?

This is always a relative term. You may be stronger than your friends or stronger than you used to be. However, how do you compare to the population at large? How about elite athletes?

Maybe you are not looking to set records, but it is nice to have a ring to strive for.

Take a look at some standards for common lifts you perform at the gym.

Remember, performing these lifts is not just about strength,. Core strength, balance, flexibility, central nervous system activation and practice all have influence on how you do.

The moral of the story is that if you feel you want to move up, set a goal and work for it!