All over the internet, you'll find a string of different tests of strength. Lifting this and bending that. The tests are many but most don't really make sense in a real gym environment. 

So how do you really test your strength without looking like an idiot?

Here are the things no one talks about:

. Strength standards assume that every single body has leverages suitable for lifting.

. Strength standards assume no previous injuries or joint dysfunctions.

. Strength standards base their lifting numbers from examples within the elite of the elite and subtract from there based on skill and ability level.

What I mean here is that you should not judge how strong you are based on random guidelines off the internet. They do not apply to everyone. Humans come in all different shapes and sizes and it's never a one-size-fits-all, especially when it comes to judging strength.

Having said that, here are a few ways to judge whether you are actually strong or not:  

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If you are an advanced lifter, 10 reps might sound like child's play to you but the number of people who can actually do pull-ups is very, very small. Finding someone who can do 10 reps of pulls-up with good form is like finding a flying pig. 

True strength can be witnessed in how a lifter controls his bodyweight when he/she is tired, especially during the eccentric (lowering) part. If you cannot do 10 pull-ups with good form, you have yet to realize your potential when it comes to strength or you need to lose some weight or both.

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Front or back squat, whichever variation you prefer does not matter. If you are not able to perform 6 solid to the floor squats with your bodyweight on the bar, you are not as strong as you could be. This is one of most accurate assessments one can do, no matter the body weight and size.

Clearly, a 55 kg person will have an easier time squatting his bodyweight than a 100 kg guy. Think about it, if a 100 kg guy is not able to squat his body weight, then he definitely needs to lose some weight. If you're big and heavy, you should also be strong enough in proportion, if not you are just overweight.

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Now, I can understand if you fall a pull-up or two short of the desired number, but not having the strength and conditioning to perform 35 solid push-ups in good form is inexcusable. The correct way to perform a push-up is to keep the core braced and tuck the chin in.