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Originally Posted by h4nh
You guys realize those numbers don't mean anything. If you train for strength you will be strong. If you're building your physique, there's no need for ridiculous numbers. That's part of understanding how your body works, nutrition, and being consistent on training. There's going to be a lot of trial and errors.
Lifting a substantial amount of weight compared to your own body weight takes a huge toll on your body. Almost like running high boost on a small motor. It's risky rather than healthy, and the average person trying to stay in shape don't wanna do that.
No where did he claim to be a world class power lifter or bodybuilder. He says he likes fitness and wants to give free advice.
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Yes, what you say is completely correct and I agree numbers... after a certain point (actually even your point) are dangerous. I think there is a bit of miscommunication going on here... my first response in this thread was because I thought someone was stating that benching 200+, s 300+ d 300+ was a major feat. Which in truth isn't as long as you are an avg. build. I would argue you could hit those goals or come very close to it in 1.5 years starting from scratch (avg. build).
Apart from that, anything I have to say was conveyed in my last post. I was actually going to mention what you said about numbers and fitness in my post as well but then I left it out... to not interject too much into this topic. However, I do believe that anyone who consistently works-out would have higher s and d numbers...
I am a hypocrite at this point however as I don't workout anymore... and probably can't match the same numbers as OP at this point... but I know I could hit them easily (if not more) within 1.5 years (were I to start today)... since I have done that before.
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Oh, lastly, I have a bit of a bias... since I now realize what you mean. I played football in highschool and so for me one of the major if not the only goal of working out was to get stronger (and have a tougher body to sustain injuries). It was not as much about staying fit... and so I have always seen working out through that perception. Hence when I say I expect(ed) OP's numbers to be higher... I was in that frame of mind. And in that case... his numbers are very reasonable and actually pretty good for a healthy male individual who is just keeping fit and healthy.