MikeTheBear
Level 6 Valued Member
We should step back here and figure out what we are discussing. Some people here are hung up on the word "equivalent," noting that TGUs, swings, and deadlifts are very different from each other. Agreed, these lifts are apples, oranges, and bananas, but we're still talking about fruit. I think a better word than "equivalent" would be "analogous." If StrongFirst were to create a S&S program for the deadlift, what would be a good/analogous "Simple" goal? That's how I read the question.
As for the multiple of weight discussion, I am on the heavy side so I am biased towards fixed weight standards. As noted, in real life if you need to carry something heavy, the object doesn't care how much you weigh or how old you are. The TSC is competed without weight classes, but it has pull ups which allows the lighter guys to a chance to compensate for the higher deadlifts of the heavier guys, and vice versa. Snatches can go either way as they require some strength (advantage heavier guys) and endurance (advantage lighter guys).
As for the multiple of weight discussion, I am on the heavy side so I am biased towards fixed weight standards. As noted, in real life if you need to carry something heavy, the object doesn't care how much you weigh or how old you are. The TSC is competed without weight classes, but it has pull ups which allows the lighter guys to a chance to compensate for the higher deadlifts of the heavier guys, and vice versa. Snatches can go either way as they require some strength (advantage heavier guys) and endurance (advantage lighter guys).