Squat

Squat Standards

Measured in lb

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

Our community Squat standards are based on 24,988,444 lifts by Strength Level users

Male Squat Standards (lb)

Entire Community

Strength LevelWeight
Beginner145 lb
Novice209 lb
Intermediate289 lb
Advanced382 lb
Elite482 lb

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

What is the average Squat? The average Squat weight for a male lifter is 289 lb (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Squat? Male beginners should aim to lift 145 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
11079120172234301
12092136192257327
130106153211279352
140119168229300376
150132184247320399
160145199265340421
170157213282359442
180169228298377462
190182242314395482
200193255329413501
210205269344430520
220216281359446538
230227294373462555
240238307387477572
250249319401493589
260260331414507605
270270342427522621
280280354440536636
290290365452550651
300300376465563666
310309387477576680

How many sets and reps of Squat should I do?

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

5x5 22%
3x5 19%
3x10 5%
3x8 5%
4x5 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.