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Feb 23, 2026 1 hr 20 min

How Strong Should You Be?

from The Iron Palace Podcast Hosted by dayccaleb

How strong should you be after one year of strength training? If you've been lifting for 12 months (or you're about to start) this episode of The Iron Palace Podcast breaks down realistic strength standards for beginners. We’re talking squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press, and what numbers actually make sense after your first year in the gym. Forget Instagram highlight reels. Forget elite-level comparisons. This is real-world strength progress. If you're searching for: “how strong should I be after 1 year” “beginner strength standards” “how much should I squat after 1 year” “realistic bench press after 1 year” “deadlift goals first year” This is the video for you. 💪 Stop comparing yourself to elite lifters. 💪 Start setting realistic, aggressive goals. 💪 Build real strength. Music: Necktie Social - https://open.spotify.com/album/7wAaKRUEftEGVMYMNcPT3P?si=1w6ZHri8SH2B1AKjXHZfyQ Merch: Podcast Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KDayDreamDesigns?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1786234844&from_page=listing Discounts: Nutrifitt - https://nutrifitt.com/CALEBCDAY Zone smelling salts - https://www.zonesmellingsalts.com/ Code - "TIPP" Hoss wear - https://www.hosswear.com/ code - "TIPP"

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