Sumo Deadlift

Sumo Deadlift Standards

Measured in kg

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

Our community Sumo Deadlift standards are based on 715,048 lifts by Strength Level users

Male Sumo Deadlift Standards (kg)

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Strength LevelWeight
Beginner87 kg
Novice122 kg
Intermediate165 kg
Advanced214 kg
Elite266 kg

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

What is the average Sumo Deadlift? The average Sumo Deadlift weight for a male lifter is 165 kg (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Sumo Deadlift? Male beginners should aim to lift 87 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
505275105140178
556085117154194
606895128167208
6576105139179222
7084114150191235
7591122160202247
8099131170213259
85106139179224271
90113147188234282
95120155197244293
100126162205253303
105133170214262313
110139177222271323
115145184229280332
120151191237288342
125157197244296351
130163204252304359
135169210259312368
140174217266320376

How many sets and reps of Sumo Deadlift should I do?

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

3x5 14%
5x5 7%
3x8 6%
3x10 5%
4x5 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.