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Strength Goals from Dan John

Strength Standards:ย  By Dan John, Strength Coach


For Men:

Push
Expected = Bodyweight bench press
Game-changer = Bodyweight bench press for 15 reps

Pull
Expected = 5 pullups
Game-changer = 15 pullups

Hinge
Expected = Bodyweight to 150% bodyweight deadlift
Game-changer = Double-bodyweight deadlift

Squat
Expected = Bodyweight squat
Game-changer = Bodyweight squat for 15 reps

Loaded Carry
Expected = Farmer walk with total bodyweight (half per hand)
Game-changer =Bodyweight per hand

Getup
One left and right, done with a half-filled cup of water

For Women:

Push
Game-changer = Bodyweight bench press

Pull
Game-changer = Three pullups

Hinge
Game-changer = 275-pound deadlift

Squat
Game-changer = 135 for five in the back squat

Loaded Carries
Game-changer = 85 pounds per hand

Getup
One left and right, done with a half-filled cup of water

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