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The Theoretical Plate Standard 

The Theoretical Plate Standard (TPS) is the certified bro measurement of bigness. Also known as the 1234, such an achievement requires a 1 plate press, 2 plate bench, 3 plate squat, and 4 plate deadlift. Brothers who can certifiably complete this challenge, are defined by bros around him as "the big guy." lifting weights science
It's been two years since I've been counting my macros and I still haven't reached the theoretical plate standard; I might need to go on gear.
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theoretical 

Something based on experience; a guess based on what you know.
Planet X was a theoretical planet that scientists thought existed. They mistook from a miscalculation in Neptune's mass.
theoretical by mr.mcswagsalot December 12, 2016

Theoretical Friend 

Old friends that you never really hear from anymore, apart from the occasional Text msg, Email or fleeting birthday card, that always contains one of the phrases: "we should meet up, hang out, do something, I'll call you..." but never actually make any arrangements. These are good on paper mates, those that bump up your personal sense of popularity but never actually see. Friends in theory.
"Are you kidding, Annie's not going to come, she's a Theoretical Friend..."

theoretical high five 

A high five which does not actually take place. The THF is initiated, followed by a short pause and then the uttering of the word "nice" by both participants.
Girl: Theoretical high five!
*short pause*
Girl + Guy: Nice!

theoretical cougar 

A woman of cougar age (usually divorced, separated or unmarried). She doesn't hunt younger men. Instead she lusts at them and mentions it to her close friends and/or relatives in private.
Mom (in a whisper): "Meredith, you see those 5 guys over there? They're hot! Aren't they?"

Meredith: "OMG Mom!!! Those guys are all my age!!!"

Mom (still whispering): "Yeah, I know. But I'd love to get with one of 'em. Too bad I could never tell them that."

Meredith: "You're such a theoretical cougar"

Theoretical Boner 

When a female finds something either sexually arousing or expresses much interest in something (usually food) that a male would typically agree with.
Example 1
Boy: Katie was sooo hot when she kissed Mandy
Girl: omg that just gave me a theoretical boner!

Example 2
Boy: Did you hear they have deep-fried twinky's at the fair this year?
Girl: Wow the thought of a twinky deep-fried gave me a major theoretical boner!

Theoretical Whore 

A person who likes everybody but can;t get a single one.
"Yo, you see that ugly girl over there? She's a theoretical whore."