Dumbbell Shoulder Press standards for men
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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
Men · Dumbbell Shoulder Press
| Bodyweight, kg | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 22.5 | 27.5 |
| 55 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 22.5 | 30 |
| 60 | 10 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 25 | 32.5 |
| 65 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 27.5 | 32.5 |
| 70 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 27.5 | 35 |
| 75 | 10 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 37.5 |
| 80 | 10 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 37.5 |
| 85 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 22.5 | 32.5 | 40 |
| 90 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 25 | 32.5 | 42.5 |
| 95 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 25 | 35 | 42.5 |
| 100 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 25 | 35 | 45 |
| 105 | 12.5 | 20 | 27.5 | 37.5 | 45 |
| 110 | 15 | 20 | 27.5 | 37.5 | 47.5 |
| 115 | 15 | 20 | 27.5 | 40 | 50 |
| 120 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| 125 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 40 | 52.5 |
| 130 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 42.5 | 52.5 |
| 135 | 15 | 22.5 | 32.5 | 42.5 | 55 |
| 140 | 17.5 | 22.5 | 32.5 | 45 | 55 |
Men · Dumbbell Shoulder Press, lb
| Bodyweight, lb | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 50 | 65 |
| 140 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 75 |
| 160 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 65 | 80 |
| 180 | 25 | 35 | 50 | 70 | 85 |
| 200 | 25 | 40 | 55 | 75 | 90 |
| 220 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 80 | 100 |
| 240 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 80 | 105 |
| 260 | 30 | 45 | 65 | 85 | 110 |
| 280 | 35 | 50 | 65 | 90 | 115 |
| 300 | 35 | 50 | 70 | 95 | 120 |
| 320 | 35 | 55 | 75 | 100 | 125 |
The same standards in pounds: bodyweights in 20 lb steps, lifts rounded to 5 lb.
Estimated one-rep max for people who train regularly.
Dumbbell exercises: the weight of one dumbbell.
How it works
Your one-rep max is estimated from your set with the Brzycki formula: 1RM = weight × 36 / (37 − reps). Sets above 10 reps are counted as 10, since extra reps measure endurance more than strength.
Levels compare your 1RM with your bodyweight. Heavier lifters lift more in absolute terms but less per kilogram, so the thresholds scale with bodyweight to the power of 0.67 rather than in direct proportion.
The levels roughly match the 5th, 20th, 50th, 80th and 95th percentiles of people who train regularly. They are estimates for comparison, not a medical or competition norm.
FAQ
What is a good Dumbbell Shoulder Press for a man?
At 80 kg bodyweight the intermediate level is about 22.5 kg (50 lb) and the advanced level about 30 kg (65 lb). Someone who has just started training regularly usually lifts around 10 kg (20 lb).
How does bodyweight change the Dumbbell Shoulder Press standard?
The intermediate standard rises from about 17.5 kg (40 lb) at 60 kg to 30 kg (65 lb) at 130 kg. Heavier lifters lift more in total but less per kilogram of bodyweight.
What is an elite Dumbbell Shoulder Press?
Elite starts at about 37.5 kg (85 lb) for a lifter weighing 80 kg. Only around 5% of people who train regularly get there.
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