Are these weightlifting goals realistic for a beginner strength weight lifter?

[merl227]

Hi. In 1-2 weeks from now I will be starting the program called 'starting strength'. My current 1 rep max bench press is 185 lbs. My current 1 rep max overhead press is 115. And for my squat and deadlift I have no idea because I have never done either exercise in my life. My goals to meet by January 1st are: 5 rep 200lb bench press, 5 rep 150lb overhead press, 5 rep 300lb squat, and 1 rep 400 lb deadlift.

First time I've ever set weightlifting goals besides "GET BIG!" so is this a realistic set of goals? Thank you for reading.

[snarfbot]

bench should be easy, overhead press seems difficult but doable, squat and deadlift goals are probably not possible in 6 months, but give it hell anyway.

[merl227]

Even if I got two out of 4 of the goals I'll be happy but still I really would like to achieve all 4. If not I'll give it another 6 months to get the squat and deadlift goals and see where I'm at. Thank you for your reply.

[Luca2]

You look to be in great shape already - I'd say difficult but not impossible.
However you should follow progression as outlined in SS, so I wouldn't rush it.

[Shaunzx14]

Everyone is different but I took my squat from 135 to nearly 400 in just under a year. None of those goals will be reached if you don't have your diet right though. Make sure you are eating enough to support those goals

[davisj3537]

1.5/2/3/4 for 1 rep is a more reasonable goal. Good luck on squat/dl