Snatch

Snatch Standards

Measured in kg

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

Our community Snatch standards are based on 443,273 lifts by Strength Level users

Male Snatch Standards (kg)

Entire Community

Strength LevelWeight
Beginner34 kg
Novice52 kg
Intermediate74 kg
Advanced100 kg
Elite129 kg

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

What is the average Snatch? The average Snatch weight for a male lifter is 74 kg (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Snatch? Male beginners should aim to lift 34 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
501931486789
552235537396
6025395779102
6528436284108
7031476689114
7534507094119
8037537498124
85395778103129
90426082107134
95456385111139
100476689115143
105506992119147
110527295122151
115547498126155
1205777101129159
1255980104133163
1306182107136167
1356385110139170
1406587113142174

How many sets and reps of Snatch should I do?

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

2x1 9%
3x3 7%
5x3 6%
3x1 6%
4x3 5%

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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.