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How Strong Should You Be? | Stronger is Better Podcast #2


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In Episode 2 of the Stronger Is Better podcast, Nick Delgadillo breaks down strength standards into three categories: competitive goals, evaluative benchmarks, and personal targets. He explains why most people have skewed expectations about what’s possible—and how to set realistic goals without having to become a powerlifter.

Nick introduces the widely respected 2/3/4/5 baseline strength goals (200 lb press / 300 lb bench / 400 lb squat / 500 lb deadlift for men) and a proportional set for women. These aren’t elite standards—they’re what you should aim for before considering specialization.

Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or everyday lifter, this episode provides a grounded, motivating framework for assessing and pursuing your strength potential.

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00:00 - Intro: “How strong should I be?”

01:20 - Why strength goals are often misunderstood

04:00 - What “it depends” really means

08:08 - 3 categories of strength goals: personal, evaluative, competitive

09:48 - Competition: using meet results to guide expectations

17:36 - Evaluative standards: don't copy powerlifters

29:28 - What is strength specialization?

34:49 - Beginner male milestones: 135/225/315/405

38:52 - The 2/3/4/5 baseline standard

41:55 - Female equivalents to 2/3/4/5

45:17 - What comes after baseline strength?

47:01 - Final message: don’t stop too early

🔗 Brought to you by https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com

🎧 New episodes every other week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify

📩 Send feedback or questions to: [email protected]

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