Maximum Attributes for Real World People

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Originally Posted by Andreas

Does "without trying" mean after applying large bonueses from Lifting skill and/or Extra Effort?

If one wants to put realistic limits, those are probably the ones one should look at first rather than putting ST limits very low.

Yes, that was using the rules as written.
Without, probably ST 17-18, looking at basic lift*15.

I do agree with you, but it is easier at first to set a medium cap than go higher and then tinker with the rules to get the result you want.

ST17-18 and nerfed lifting skill/extra-effort would give more accurate lifting numbers, but then you get into (un)realistic swing weapon damage ... .
At that point, you should think about switching to KYOS (to the OP : Know your own strenght, optionnal logarithmic strenght rules presented in Pyramid 83) instead.
A cap of 15(16) for mundane human is easier, I think.