Overhead Press standards for women
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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
Women · Overhead Press
| Bodyweight, kg | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 10 | 12.5 | 20 | 27.5 | 37.5 |
| 45 | 10 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 40 |
| 50 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 32.5 | 42.5 |
| 55 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 25 | 35 | 45 |
| 60 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 27.5 | 35 | 47.5 |
| 65 | 12.5 | 20 | 27.5 | 37.5 | 50 |
| 70 | 12.5 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 52.5 |
| 75 | 15 | 20 | 32.5 | 42.5 | 55 |
| 80 | 15 | 22.5 | 32.5 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| 85 | 15 | 22.5 | 35 | 45 | 60 |
| 90 | 15 | 22.5 | 35 | 47.5 | 62.5 |
| 95 | 17.5 | 25 | 37.5 | 50 | 65 |
| 100 | 17.5 | 25 | 37.5 | 50 | 67.5 |
| 105 | 17.5 | 25 | 40 | 52.5 | 70 |
| 110 | 17.5 | 27.5 | 40 | 55 | 72.5 |
| 115 | 17.5 | 27.5 | 42.5 | 55 | 75 |
| 120 | 20 | 27.5 | 42.5 | 57.5 | 77.5 |
Women · Overhead Press, lb
| Bodyweight, lb | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 65 | 90 |
| 120 | 25 | 35 | 55 | 75 | 100 |
| 140 | 25 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 110 |
| 160 | 30 | 45 | 70 | 90 | 120 |
| 180 | 35 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 130 |
| 200 | 35 | 50 | 80 | 105 | 140 |
| 220 | 35 | 55 | 85 | 110 | 150 |
| 240 | 40 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 160 |
| 260 | 40 | 60 | 95 | 125 | 165 |
The same standards in pounds: bodyweights in 20 lb steps, lifts rounded to 5 lb.
Estimated one-rep max for people who train regularly.
Standards by bodyweight
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 Overhead Press for a woman?
At 60 kg bodyweight the intermediate level is about 27.5 kg (60 lb) and the advanced level about 35 kg (75 lb). Someone who has just started training regularly usually lifts around 12.5 kg (30 lb).
How does bodyweight change the Overhead Press standard?
The intermediate standard rises from about 25 kg (55 lb) at 50 kg to 37.5 kg (85 lb) at 100 kg. Heavier lifters lift more in total but less per kilogram of bodyweight.
What is an elite Overhead Press?
Elite starts at about 47.5 kg (105 lb) for a lifter weighing 60 kg. Only around 5% of people who train regularly get there.
Strength standards for other lifts
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