Lifting Strength Question

[Raian230]

Is lifting strength on this wiki based on a certain type of lift (bench, overhead press, etc.), or is it just the maximum amount of weight that a character can lift in any manner? For example, if I can squat 136 kg, but only bench 102 kg, would this be Athletic Human or Above Average Human?

 

[Antvasima]

I think that it usually means the amount of weight that characters can lift above their heads, by using their arms, but am not certain.

 

[Raian230]

Don't those numbers seem kinda high then? Because even an elite athlete weighing 90 kg can rarely overhead press more than 107 kg or so. And even the world record is only around 227 kg or so, I think.

 

[Anonimoe7875]

@Ant

Are you sure?

Because we have characters which are class 25 because they move 15 ton blocks

 

[Antvasima]

Well, unfortunately, I do not think that we have a set directive regarding this issue, so different profiles have likely used different standards.

 

[Raian230]

It seems like the numbers are best suited for bench-pressing. but some profiles have much higher ratings. For example, composite human is ranked at class 5, for backlifting.

 

[Antvasima]

Okay. I suppose that the reason for the lack of a set standard is that it would make a limited difference for higher than human lifting strength ratings.

 

[Raian230]

That does make sense, thanks.

 

[Antvasima]

No problem.