Re:Ronda Rousey fights like a statistical outlier
by barsonme on Sunday August 02, 2015 @03:01PM
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Just a side note, "175%+" is actually a bit of an underestimate.
As an example, I'm 175# and can bench press 285# (3 whites) but I'm not a "strong male athlete" by any means.
Athletes who train for strength (linemen, powerlifters like GZCL) are putting up 2x their body weight or more, and that's just for bench press alone which is usually the lightest event.
Deadlifts and squats can hit 4x body weight which is just insane.
As an example, I'm 175# and can bench press 285# (3 whites) but I'm not a "strong male athlete" by any means.
Athletes who train for strength (linemen, powerlifters like GZCL) are putting up 2x their body weight or more, and that's just for bench press alone which is usually the lightest event.
Deadlifts and squats can hit 4x body weight which is just insane.