watchnerd
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So I was reviewing the SFL Barbell Certs...
...and it seems that the bench press numbers are higher than the squat numbers, at least in my case.
Just to keep math easy:
BW: 100 kg
Age/gender: 50-64 male
Bench press requirement:
1 RM @ 1.1x BW = 1.1 x 100 kg = 110 kg bench press for 1 rep
Squat requirement:
5 RM @ 0.9 BW = 0.9 x 100 kg = 90 kg squat for 5 reps
Okay, the squat is lower, but it's also for 5 reps. So let's try to normalize using a 1 RM calculator:
110 kg bench @ 1 RM = 93.6 kg bench for 6 reps
93.6 kg bench for 6 reps > 90 kg squat for 5 reps
Normalizing in the other direction:
90 kg squat @ 5 RM = 101.3 kg squat for 1 rep
101.3 kg squat for 1 rep < 110 kg bench for 1 rep
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I realize 1 RM calculators aren't that accurate, but I still find this curious, as usually strength standards roughly follow:
bench < squat < deadlift
But SFL seems to be expecting:
squat < bench < deadlift
Is this just a mathematical anomaly edge case, or is this how SF views things?
That one should be stronger at the bench press than the squat?
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The Instructor candidates must pass the following tests: Teaching safely and effectively. Strength test. Technique test. Candidates have a choice of taking the strength and technique test during the Certification or submitting a video up to 6 months after the end of the Certification. If you are...
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...and it seems that the bench press numbers are higher than the squat numbers, at least in my case.
Just to keep math easy:
BW: 100 kg
Age/gender: 50-64 male
Bench press requirement:
1 RM @ 1.1x BW = 1.1 x 100 kg = 110 kg bench press for 1 rep
Squat requirement:
5 RM @ 0.9 BW = 0.9 x 100 kg = 90 kg squat for 5 reps
Okay, the squat is lower, but it's also for 5 reps. So let's try to normalize using a 1 RM calculator:
One Rep Max Calculator - Strength Level
Calculate your one-rep max (1RM) for any lift. Your one-rep max is the max weight you can lift for a single repetition for a given exercise.
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110 kg bench @ 1 RM = 93.6 kg bench for 6 reps
93.6 kg bench for 6 reps > 90 kg squat for 5 reps
Normalizing in the other direction:
90 kg squat @ 5 RM = 101.3 kg squat for 1 rep
101.3 kg squat for 1 rep < 110 kg bench for 1 rep
=====
I realize 1 RM calculators aren't that accurate, but I still find this curious, as usually strength standards roughly follow:
bench < squat < deadlift
But SFL seems to be expecting:
squat < bench < deadlift
Is this just a mathematical anomaly edge case, or is this how SF views things?
That one should be stronger at the bench press than the squat?