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Powerlifting Standards

Measured in lb

Powerlifting strength standards help you compare your one-rep max lifts in bench press, squat and deadlift (conventional or sumo) with other lifters at your bodyweight.

Male Powerlifting Standards (lb)

BWBeg.Nov.Int.Adv.Elite
110292394518658808
120334443573721877
130375490627781943
1404155356788381006
1504545807288941067
1604926237779471125
1705306658239991182
18056670686910491236
19060274691310971288
20063778495611441339
21067182299711891388
220704859103812331436
230737895107712761482
240769930111613181527
250800964115313591571
260830998119013991614
2708601031122614381655
2808901063126114751696
2909181094129515121736
3009471125132815491775
3109741155136115841812

Female Powerlifting Standards (lb)

BWBeg.Nov.Int.Adv.Elite
90188265361472591
100208289389503626
110226311414532658
120244332438559688
130261352461585717
140278371482609744
150293389503632769
160308406523654793
170323422541675816
180337438559695838
190350454577714859
200363468593733880
210375483609750899
220388496625768918
230399510640784936
240411523654800953
250422535668816970
260433547682831987

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Our powerlifting calculator can show your exact level of all round strength in bench press, squat and deadlift at any bodyweight.

What do the strength standards mean?

Beginner Stronger than 5% of lifters. A beginner lifter can perform the movement correctly and has practiced it for at least a month.
Novice Stronger than 20% of lifters. A novice lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least six months.
Intermediate Stronger than 50% of lifters. An intermediate lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least two years.
Advanced Stronger than 80% of lifters. An advanced lifter has progressed for over five years.
Elite Stronger than 95% of lifters. An elite lifter has dedicated over five years to become competitive at strength sports.

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