Half Squat

Half Squat Standards

Measured in lb

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

Our community Half Squat standards are based on 4,973 lifts by Strength Level users
Half Squat

Male Half Squat Standards (lb)

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Strength LevelWeight
Beginner155 lb
Novice223 lb
Intermediate309 lb
Advanced408 lb
Elite516 lb

How much should I be able to Half Squat? (lb)

What is the average Half Squat? The average Half Squat weight for a male lifter is 309 lb (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Half Squat? Male beginners should aim to lift 155 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
11082126182248321
12096143203272349
130110160223296375
140124177242318400
150137193261339424
160150208279360447
170163224297380469
180176238314399490
190189253330418511
200201267347436531
210213281362454551
220225295378471570
230236308393488588
240248321407504606
250259333421520623
260270346435535640
270281358449550657
280291370462565673
290302381475579688
300312393488593704
310322404501607719

How many sets and reps of Half Squat should I do?

These are the most popular Half Squat workouts done by male lifters:

2x1 11%
2x15 7%
3x41 4%
3x10 4%
4x4 4%

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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.