Deadlift at 120 kg bodyweight: how much should a man lift?
For a man weighing 120 kg who trains regularly, the estimated Deadlift one-rep max at each level is:
- Beginner105 kg (230 lb)
- Novice137.5 kg (305 lb)
- Intermediate182.5 kg (400 lb)
- Advanced235 kg (520 lb)
- Elite295 kg (650 lb)
In other words, 182.5 kg (400 lb) puts you right in the middle of regularly training lifters of your weight, and 235 kg (520 lb) puts you ahead of about 80% of them.
Estimated one-rep max for people who train regularly.
Compared with nearby bodyweights
Men · Deadlift
| Bodyweight, kg | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 100 | 127.5 | 172.5 | 222.5 | 277.5 |
| 120 | 105 | 137.5 | 182.5 | 235 | 295 |
| 130 | 110 | 145 | 195 | 250 | 310 |
Each extra 10 kg of bodyweight raises the intermediate standard by only about 12.5 kg (30 lb), because strength grows more slowly than body mass.
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| Reps | % of 1RM | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | — |
| 2 | 97% | — |
| 3 | 94% | — |
| 4 | 92% | — |
| 5 | 89% | — |
| 6 | 86% | — |
| 7 | 83% | — |
| 8 | 81% | — |
| 9 | 78% | — |
| 10 | 75% | — |
Standards by bodyweight
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