Barbell Calf Raise

Barbell Calf Raise Standards

Measured in lb

Barbell Calf Raise strength standards help you to compare your one-rep max lift with other lifters at your bodyweight.

Our community Barbell Calf Raise standards are based on 83,212 lifts by Strength Level users
Barbell Calf Raise

Male Barbell Calf Raise Standards (lb)

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Strength LevelWeight
Beginner86 lb
Novice160 lb
Intermediate262 lb
Advanced390 lb
Elite535 lb

How much should I be able to Barbell Calf Raise? (lb)

What is the average Barbell Calf Raise? The average Barbell Calf Raise weight for a male lifter is 262 lb (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Barbell Calf Raise? Male beginners should aim to lift 86 lb (1RM) which is still impressive compared to the general population.

Barbell weights include the weight of the bar, normally 20 kg / 44 lb.

By Weight and Age

BWBeg.Nov.Int.Adv.Elite
1103886159253364
12047101178277392
13057115197300420
14067129215323446
15077142232344471
16087156249365495
17097169266385519
180107182282404541
190116195298423563
200126207313441584
210136219328459604
220145231342476623
230154243357492642
240163254370509661
250172265384524679
260181276397540696
270190287410555714
280199298423570730
290207308435584746
300216318447598762
310224328459612778

How many sets and reps of Barbell Calf Raise should I do?

These are the most popular Barbell Calf Raise workouts done by male lifters:

3x10 12%
3x12 10%
3x15 9%
3x20 9%
4x12 6%

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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.