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· 8 min read
Is a 100 kg Bench Good? It Depends on Your Bodyweight
Is a 100 kg bench press good? See what 100 kg means at every bodyweight from 55 to 120 kg, what 100 kg for reps tells you, and how close you are to it.
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Is a 315 Deadlift Good? It Depends on Your Bodyweight
Is a 315 lb deadlift good? See what three plates means at every bodyweight from 130 to 260 lb, what 315 for reps tells you, and how far 405 is.
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Is a 315 Squat Good? What Three Plates Means for You
Is a 315 lb squat good? See what three plates means at every bodyweight from 130 to 260 lb, what 315 for reps tells you, and how 140 kg compares.
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How Much Should I Overhead Press for My Weight?
How much should you overhead press for your bodyweight? Beginner to elite targets in lb and kg, whether 135 is a good press, and the press for each Liftly rank.
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Is a 225 Bench Good? It Depends on Your Bodyweight
Is a 225 lb bench press good? See what two plates means at every bodyweight from 130 to 260 lb, what 225 for reps tells you, and what 225 lb is in kg.
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How Many Pull-Ups Should I Be Able to Do? (By Level)
How many pull-ups is good? Rep targets from beginner to elite for men and women, what your reps equal in added weight, and the reps for each Liftly back rank.
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Best Gym Apps in 2026: 7 Workout Trackers Compared
The best gym apps and workout trackers of 2026, picked by goal, with what each one costs per year and what you get. Prices checked October 2026.
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How Much Should I Deadlift for My Weight? (lb & kg Charts)
What's a good deadlift for your bodyweight? Beginner to elite targets in lb and kg, what 315 and 405 mean, and how your deadlift sets your Liftly back rank.
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Best Free Gym Apps in 2026: What's Actually Free
The best free gym apps compared by what the free plan really includes, its limits and ads, and what the upgrade costs. Checked October 2026.
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How Much Should I Squat for My Weight? (lb & kg Charts)
What's a good squat for your bodyweight? Beginner to elite squat targets in lb and kg, what 225 and 315 really mean, and the squat for each Liftly legs rank.
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How Much Should I Bench for My Weight? (lb & kg Charts)
What's a good bench press for your bodyweight? See beginner to elite targets in lb and kg, the bench you need for each Liftly rank, and how to find your 1RM without maxing out.
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How to Track Progressive Overload (The Simple Way)
Progressive overload only works if you track it. Here's exactly what to log for every set, when to add weight, how to spot a plateau, and the fastest way to keep track.
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