How do i compare to an average 16 year old?

[jakestorm]

Hey guys, i've started BB'ing at a very low strength point and i worked myself to these current stats: (6 months of lifting)

BB benchpress: 130x5
Deadlift: 150x5
Squat: 140x5


Are these average, below average ( i know they arent above average)

For an average 16 year old?

Im also 5'8 - 150lbs


Ignore the Age: 19. I am 16.

[SpikeNeedle]

Definitely need to work on your squats and deadlifts. Bench press isn't too bad.

[ReaperBrah]

starting stats?

[itsame]

i started stronger then that.....

[jakestorm]

I wasnt an athletic kid... didnt play much sports which is why i was weak.

My starting stats were.

Benchpress: 60x8
Squats: 70x10
Deadlift: 75x5 ( i pulled my back due to terrible form and had restarted DL'ing 2 months later)

[RMHSLB]

bench bodyweight
squat 2x bodyweight
deadlift 2 1/2 bodyweight

[jakestorm]

bench bodyweight
squat 2x bodyweight
deadlift 2 1/2 bodyweight

??? Is that how you started off? Or is that what i should be doing?

[RMHSLB]

thats what i consider good haha

thats where you should be for id say avg-above avg

[Deadlift_10KG]

If you watch more videos of lifters, you will pick up new techniques. I advise you to go on youtube and watch some instructional and training videos. Correct form can add at least 30lbs to lifts (more so for squat / dead). Also, don't base yourself around average. Worst thing you can do. Just train hard. "Strength is a marathon not a sprint."

[TickleTheBean]

if youre lifting weights at 16, youre already above average, despite how much weight you can push around

[jakestorm]

if youre lifting weights at 16, youre already above average, despite how much weight you can push around

I see alot of lifters on this site start at around 14-15.