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A lifter doing a tricep pushdown on a cable machine

What's a Good Tricep Pushdown Weight?

Tricep pushdown standards for every age group, for men and women, in pounds.
A lifter seen from behind pulling the bar down on a lat pulldown machine

What's a Good Lat Pulldown Weight?

Lat pulldown standards for every age group, for men and women, in pounds.
Weighted Dips Strength Standards & How To Improve Performance

Weighted Dips Strength Standards & How To Improve Performance

Plateaued on your deadlift? Explore weighted dips strength standards and how they can boost your performance. Learn how to improve now.
Weighted Pull-Up Standards by Experience Level

Weighted Pull-Up Standards by Experience Level

How much weight should you add to pull-ups? See weighted pull-up standards for beginner, intermediate, and advanced lifters.
A lifter holding dumbbells at shoulder height

What Is the Average Dumbbell Shoulder Press?

The average dumbbell shoulder press for every age group, for men and women, in pounds.
man holding dumbbells - Grip Strength Standards

Grip Strength Standards By Age And Gender

Athlete or beginner? Learn where your grip strength standards rank with these age- and gender-based grip strength standards.
A rack of dumbbells in a gym

Average Incline Dumbbell Press by Age

The average incline dumbbell press for every age group, for men and women, in pounds.
man working out - Pull-Up Strength Standards

Pull-Up Strength Standards By Experience Level

How strong are you? Learn the pull-up strength standards for beginners, intermediates, and advanced athletes to track your progress.
barbell - Weightlifting Standards

Weightlifting Standards By Exercise With 3 Tips To Improve

Your guide to weightlifting standards. Discover the official guidelines and performance benchmarks in the sport.
man doing pull ups - How Many Pull Ups Can the Average Person Do

How Many Pull-Ups Can The Average Person Do?

How many pull-ups can the average person do? Most can do around 6-8 pull-ups, while beginners may struggle. Learn strength levels from beginner to elite.
A lifter bench pressing a loaded barbell

What Is the Average Bench Press by Age?

The average bench press for every age group, for men and women, in pounds, taken from real training logs.
What Is The Average Deadlift Weight?

What Is The Average Deadlift Weight?

Discover the average deadlift weight for men and women. Learn what is considered a good deadlift weight and how much you should be able to lift.

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