Are bodyweight-related lifting goals (e.g. aim to lift 1x/1.5x/2x bodyweight) comparable across people of different heights? Or does it get notably easier as you get taller/shorter?

tl;dr: If a a 5'3''/59kg(131lbs) guy and a 6'0''/83kg(185lb) guy can both strict-press their bodyweight, is that generally an equal milestone in training, or is one easier?

Assuming equally 'optimal' anthropometry for those heights where applicable.

Are there any studies or data-sets on this?

I ask because I'm the 5'3'', 59kg person in this example. I'm just a naturally small dude.

I recently strict pressed bodyweight (60kg) for a triple. It was a big milestone for me. But I've since gotten feedback that it "doesn't count" in the same way it would for an average height dude because I'm so small/inherently light....but I also have a smaller frame and much less mucle-mass naturally and couldn't possibly compete in terms of absolute weight.

I know, I know: "what does it matter", "goals are arbitrary", "haters gonna hate".

If it's easier it's easier. my goals are my goals. I'm just looking for an idea, statistically, if it's actually easier or harder as a short/light person.

Thanks!

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