12/13/2025
Yes your weight is important, but , who’s trained everyone from athletes to first responders to high-performing CEOs, reminds that that number doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Keep evaluating how strong you are relative to your weight, Samuel says, for an even more accurate assessment of your longevity and overall health. A few basic benchmarks from Samuel.
Can you…
-deadlift your bodyweight?
-bench press half your bodyweight?
-dumbbell row half your bodyweight?
-lunge half your bodyweight?
All of that is a sharp start, says Samuel. Get after it this holiday season, and don’t forget to keep up with your labs with Opt Health.