Progress isn’t always best measured in the mirror or on the scale. Relative Strength Standards gives you a more meaningful way to measure improvement by looking at how strong you are relative to your body weight. Simply put it is the total weight you can lift in one go divided by your body weight.
Instead of focusing solely on weight loss or appearance, track the numbers that show what your body can actually do—lifting heavier, performing more reps, and reaching new strength standards over time.
If your goal is to become stronger, fitter, and healthier. Relative strength standards provides a clear, objective way to see that progress.
Relative Strength Standards are not representative of the general population but reflect the performance of people who actively strength train. Around 37–38% of New Zealand adults strength train annually, with only 22–24% do so on a regular weekly basis. By being a gym member you’re already ahead of roughly 60% of the population!
New to structured training. Learning proper form and building foundational strength.
Building strength across all major lifts and form is starting to feel natural.
Has established base strength. Progress requires more deliberate programming.
Strong across all major lifts. Progress is slower, usually measured in months, not weeks. Periodization programming becomes essential.
Exceptional strength levels. Approaching genetic potential.
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