Safety Bar Squat vs Zercher Squat

Measured in kg

Safety Bar Squat
Zercher Squat

Male Strength Standards (kg)

Strength LevelSafety Bar SquatZercher Squat
Beginner 70 kg 54 kg
Novice 107 kg 81 kg
Intermediate 153 kg 116 kg
Advanced 207 kg 157 kg
Elite 266 kg 201 kg

Female Strength Standards (kg)

Strength LevelSafety Bar SquatZercher Squat
Beginner 37 kg 26 kg
Novice 58 kg 42 kg
Intermediate 85 kg 63 kg
Advanced 117 kg 87 kg
Elite 152 kg 114 kg