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Curious what realistic strength benchmarks look like now Squat, bench, deadlift, pull-ups what numbers are actually solid for a natural beginner without comparing to TikTok freaks

You’re probably overthinking it After 6 months just being stronger than when you started is a win Numbers vary a lot person to person

A bodyweight bench and maybe a bodyweight squat is solid for most beginners Deadlift a bit more than bodyweight is common too

Pull-ups matter more to me than barbell numbers If you can do 5–10 clean reps that’s good progress at 6 months

Don’t compare yourself to TikTok lifters A lot of them aren’t beginners or aren’t natural Focus on steady progress

I was weaker than most benchmarks at 6 months but kept improving Consistency mattered more than hitting numbers fast

Form counts I’d rather see clean reps with lighter weight than sloppy lifts just to hhit a benchmark

If your lifts go up month to month and you feel healthier, you’re doing fine Strength isn’t linear for everyone

Everyone’s genetics and background are different Sports history, bodyweight, age all affect strength There’s no single standard