Deadlift

Deadlift Standards

Measured in kg

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

Our community Deadlift standards are based on 20,280,346 lifts by Strength Level users

Male Deadlift Standards (kg)

Entire Community

Strength LevelWeight
Beginner78 kg
Novice112 kg
Intermediate152 kg
Advanced200 kg
Elite250 kg

How much should I be able to Deadlift? (kg)

What is the average Deadlift? The average Deadlift weight for a male lifter is 152 kg (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Deadlift? Male beginners should aim to lift 78 kg (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
50446593125160
555174103137174
605883114149187
656692124160200
7073100133171212
7579108142182224
8086116151192235
8593123160201245
9099131168211256
95105138176220266
100111145184228275
105117151192237284
110123158199245293
115129164206253302
120134171213261311
125140177220268319
130145183227276327
135150188233283335
140155194240290342

How many sets and reps of Deadlift should I do?

These are the most popular Deadlift workouts done by male lifters:

3x5 14%
5x5 12%
2x5 6%
3x10 6%
4x5 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.