What is percentage strength?

Answer 1

I'm not sure if i am correct but you might be referring to relative strength which is strength relative to your body weight.

Have you ever been to the gym and seen those big bulky guys lifting heavy weights then the scrawny guy no one pays much attention to comes along and matches or increases the weight the bulky guys were doing.

This is relative strength. The ability to lift high weight without resulting in hypertrophy (increased muscle mass).

Eg: Mr X weighs 70kg and can bench 70kg, Mr Y weighs 100 kg and can bench 90kg.

Although Mr Y can bench 20kg more than Mr X, Mr Y has a higher percentage of relative strength. Mr X has %100 relative strength whereas Mr Y only has %90 relative strength.

The main factor in gaining relative strength is diet (mainly protein intake). The bulky guys gain weight because they have an excessive intake of protein, resulting in hypertrophy. If intake is less or the same as expenditure, no weight can be gained.

In my opinion hidden power is more meaningful and humble than power that is expressed in an arrogant manner.