These are interesting standards - but I'm curious why you only focus on strength? What about the ability to cover ground, carrying load? I've seen plenty of 'strong' men crumble in the mountains when having to cover ground, day after day. Most can't manage a simple 20 mile day with 50-70 pounds on their back, much less doing it every day for a week.
Yeah, that's something I aim for this year, which I kinda forgot over the years, was very keen on keeping High standards during my teens, then gradually during graduate studies things got out of hand, and lockdowns etc
Jack it is . When you say it puts us in the top 1% , how much marginal benefit, vs the time and resources we spend getting there, and what additional capacities will it bring in our lives. Will it actually make us healthier ?
I am a believer and practice building my muscle capacity and VO2 max. I am sure I am down in the 80th percentile, no where near the standard you advocate. What data do you have that would encourage me that this investment adds value to my life ?
If you can do these 13 you're like 0.01%, not 1%! But nice list!
you’re probably right
These are interesting standards - but I'm curious why you only focus on strength? What about the ability to cover ground, carrying load? I've seen plenty of 'strong' men crumble in the mountains when having to cover ground, day after day. Most can't manage a simple 20 mile day with 50-70 pounds on their back, much less doing it every day for a week.
Another article coming on that soon 🫡
Am not the target audience but it's just a goal also for me at 27
Honestly it’s a great goal for men of all ages
Yeah, that's something I aim for this year, which I kinda forgot over the years, was very keen on keeping High standards during my teens, then gradually during graduate studies things got out of hand, and lockdowns etc
Good stuff
thanks David
good stuff bro!
Great post. But - for the exercises you have mentioned with no info about number of reps, are you referring to a 1 rep max effort?
Yay, I’m a 1%er in something finally! Haha
In what ways will it improve my life to have that level of strength?
is that a serious question?
Jack it is . When you say it puts us in the top 1% , how much marginal benefit, vs the time and resources we spend getting there, and what additional capacities will it bring in our lives. Will it actually make us healthier ?
I am a believer and practice building my muscle capacity and VO2 max. I am sure I am down in the 80th percentile, no where near the standard you advocate. What data do you have that would encourage me that this investment adds value to my life ?