Intermediate level in less than 2 years!

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Intermediate level in less than 2 years!

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I am amazed to realize after viewing this strength scale of performance standards http://exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/S ... dards.html that deadlifts and bench press are in the "Intermediate" aspect of training, meaning two years, while I have been exercising for only one year and 4 months. (seriously)

I weigh 52kgs & can deadlift 62.5kgs, & bench 40kgs. Not bad at all! Yey. & i'm only 5'2.

Felt like it's something to be excited about and keep me motivated!
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It is something to be excited about. Good job! You have made great progress - keep going! :D
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Thank you!

I hope I see more progress by the end of the year. I am really lagging with squats a lot. Still in the novice/beginner aspect.
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Hey Skully, great job. Keep up the good work!
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Thanks! I surprised myself even more by doing a one-arm chin up! arms weren't fully extended, slightly bent, but I was able to do it...it IS something. :D I am tired of cutting myself short, I think our bodies are a lot stronger than we think.
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I can't even do that in dreams! 8)
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What? You dream???

:P :P
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