Author Topic: Lifting Ratio Comparisons - Give me your advice. (Read 958 times)

Paul LaDuke · « **on:** Jan 26, 2007, 04:45 PM »

Okay, I have maxed out in 5 lifts in the last 3 weeks and would like everyone's opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of my lifts.

I am 39 years old (for 7 more weeks). Â I weigh 87.5kg. Â

Back squat max = 163kg, 1.86 x BW
Front squat = 130kg (80% of BS)
Clean = 120kg (74% of BS)
Jerk = 113kg (69% of BS, 87% of FS)
Snatch =87.5kg (54% of BS, 73% of Cl)
Bench = 125kg , 1.43 x BW

I plan to compete again in late March if my schedule permits and for sure in late July.

What should I work on?

Jake Harrison · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 26, 2007, 11:16 PM »

seems fine, dont overcomplicate it by comparing numbers and stats, just keep making progress by working hard man. but if you really wanna know everything in all truth seems regular, nothing really stands out as a problem.

Shaun Le Conte · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 27, 2007, 06:03 AM »

Seems your jerk is holding you back relative to your clean, and you could be stronger in the front squat. Your snatch is a little low. Jerks and snatches should be the priority.

Mike Wittmer · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 29, 2007, 08:37 PM »

It's been said that your snatch should be 78-82% of your clean and jerk. That number used to be around 75%, when the press was contested.

You should be able to front squat, for three, your clean.

Your back squat should be 125-130% of your C&J.

Most weightlifters cannot bench press anything close to their jerk.

Paul LaDuke · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 29, 2007, 09:02 PM »

Mike,

Thanks for the information. Just what I was looking for. According to that info I should be able to clean and jerk 125kg and snatch between 97kg to 102kg. This would be a total of over 220kg. My best total in competition is 197.5kg. So I guess I need to put my time into the classical lifts rather than more leg strength.