When I was working with a trainer to prepare for level 1 cert, I asked him at what point you can be considered strong. Paraphrasing here, but he said it depends on the tool. Being strong with kettlebells is not the same as being strong with the barbell or calesthenic movements etc... Different tools build different types of strength that have some carryover with one another as well.
I've looked at barbell strength standards to get different ideas on this. The SFL standards for the lifts tested fall between the intermediate and advanced levels of strength.
Weightlifting Strength Standards - Strength Level
At what point can you be considered GPP, well rounded strong (not sport specific or chosen activities/hobbies/goals) across all domains of strength? I think some of this must be relative. Everyone has a different potential based on age, gender, body weight, and genetics. Simple standard pops into my mind but that's actually relative to my own goals and not all the strength attibutes developed will carryover into other domains. I've also heard it said that Simple means you're not weak. Perhaps the strength certification standards across the 3 certifications could be considered as strong?
Rambling here but it's been on my mind for a while and I'm curious to see what a community and organization dedicated to strength would have to say on this subject.
I've looked at barbell strength standards to get different ideas on this. The SFL standards for the lifts tested fall between the intermediate and advanced levels of strength.
Weightlifting Strength Standards - Strength Level
At what point can you be considered GPP, well rounded strong (not sport specific or chosen activities/hobbies/goals) across all domains of strength? I think some of this must be relative. Everyone has a different potential based on age, gender, body weight, and genetics. Simple standard pops into my mind but that's actually relative to my own goals and not all the strength attibutes developed will carryover into other domains. I've also heard it said that Simple means you're not weak. Perhaps the strength certification standards across the 3 certifications could be considered as strong?
Rambling here but it's been on my mind for a while and I'm curious to see what a community and organization dedicated to strength would have to say on this subject.