@menshealthmag: Are you 2-3-4 strong? If you’re looking for a way to see if your gym numbers are enough start here: Two plates on the bench for a rep, three on a squat, four on a deadlift. Pat Davidson what this is and why it matters on #strongtalk. Link in bio for the full ep.
I think the 2-3-4 rule is indeed the easiest way to standardize what we consider “strong”. BUT - I do think these numbers are abstract, because a 5’5 140lbs dude lifting 2-3-4 is far more impressive than a 6’3 225+ dude. Its all relative, but for the general public I think it’s absolutely reasonable.
2026-08-11 22:27:02
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darsh :
I'm not doing 4 plates on squat that's crazy
2026-08-11 14:06:39
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Kristian Johnson :
I’ll say I’m a 5,6,7 guy and people will swear I’m lying 😒
2026-08-11 21:53:20
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GorillaBear :
so what would a 3 5 5 guy be?
2026-08-12 16:35:42
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Mike :
I’m a 5,5,5 guy it’s called balance 😂
2026-08-13 19:21:38
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bucksfan2945 :
I’m a 5,9,8 guy
2026-08-12 00:49:51
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bpw lifts :
3.5 plate bench 6.75 plate squat and deadlift at 17 I would say I’m quite average
2026-08-13 01:50:23
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Gimme_the_kick :
I’m closer to a 321 guy😂
2026-08-12 00:02:54
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Austin :
2,3,4 gets you in the door
2026-08-11 20:55:36
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daveydod73 :
I was a 4-5-6 guy, but I'm in my 50's now so I'm happy to still be a 2-3-4 guy. Strength for longevity is my goal now.
2026-08-11 23:24:21
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7goldenlions :
Almost a full 3-4-5 guy. Last place lacking is my squat.
2026-08-11 22:32:03
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PSI WORLDWIDE :
My absolute best was 4-6-7. I’m in pain now 😂
2026-08-12 02:28:32
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Gthang :
I’m 3-2-4. My squat sucks. I’m 59😆
2026-08-12 01:38:58
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JohnWickIsAwesome :
I think Deebo would qualify.
2026-08-11 21:21:20
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krktook :
im 350 lbs never exercise, eat too much, drink too much Monster. Torn bicep, popped a ligament in my knee, somehow. im a 2,3,4 guy. barely🤣
2026-08-12 03:39:36
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Biscuit :
3-3-4 is the best I can do .
2026-08-12 02:31:09
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PlanB :
I started at 2 3 4 then ended at 3 5 6 then my back and shoulders didnt agree with that so now im luke 1 4 5
2026-08-11 12:37:11
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jeremiahheidle :
2,4,4 really gotta start working on my bench
2026-08-11 20:16:54
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Strongman Sutton :
I’m working on that 3,4,5,6 rn
2026-08-11 20:29:59
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Zod :
4,5,6 ain’t that hard to get to
2026-08-11 20:00:39
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G_ogle86 :
Im a 3 5 4.5 guy
2026-08-13 08:14:49
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Kenny :
I was a 3 4 4 but I don’t go above 2 3 0 anymore 😂
2026-08-13 00:36:39
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Galen Mckenna :
More than two plates on bench but my hip and back problems have prevented me from reaching those numbers on squat and deadlift it’s actually so depressing I’ve been though surgery and so much pt but nothing has worked
2026-08-12 22:23:12
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Radiounderground :
I can do wall pushups and sometimes air squats
2026-08-13 20:25:42
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