Viking Press

Viking Press Standards

Measured in lb

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

Our community Viking Press standards are based on 23,034 lifts by Strength Level users
Viking Press

Male Viking Press Standards (lb)

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Strength LevelWeight
Beginner72 lb
Novice142 lb
Intermediate240 lb
Advanced364 lb
Elite506 lb

How much should I be able to Viking Press? (lb)

What is the average Viking Press? The average Viking Press weight for a male lifter is 240 lb (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Viking Press? Male beginners should aim to lift 72 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
1101548100172258
1202259116192283
1302970131212307
1403681146231330
1504492161250352
16052103176268373
17060114190285394
18068125204302414
19076136218319434
20084147231335452
21092157244351471
220100167257366488
230107178270381506
240115188282396523
250123198294410539
260131207306424555
270138217318438571
280146226329451586
290153236340464601
300161245351477615
310168254362490630

How many sets and reps of Viking Press should I do?

These are the most popular Viking Press workouts done by male lifters:

4x8 28%
3x10 19%
4x10 13%
3x12 9%
3x8 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.