Am I a weak bastard?

[gpionav]

Mr Rippetoe,


As always, your input is priceless...
But my concern is that of the many posts and threads I have read, I have noticed people's personal records and 5rm are way above what I do. I have been lifting weights for 2+ years before being introduced to SS. My main concern was "bodybuilding" at the time (waste of time,minimal strength increase)

From Sep '08 till Feb '09 I was on SS, (now on TM). Taking into account good calorie and protein intake, sleep and form, are my stats considered low or weak? Or am I just insecure? Genetics?(never was a strong guy-till SS)

as of today:

6'1--225 lbs
Squat 4rm 245lbs. (below parallel)
Deadlift 4rm 300lbs. (no straps)
Powerclean 2rm 160lbs.
Bench 3rm 190lbs.
Press 3rm 145lbs.

[Mark Rippetoe]

These are not terribly good numbers, but you failed to say how much bodyweight you have gained and how much your numbers have increased.