Overhead Press at 100 kg bodyweight: how much should a woman lift?
For a woman weighing 100 kg who trains regularly, the estimated Overhead Press one-rep max at each level is:
- Beginner17.5 kg (40 lb)
- Novice25 kg (55 lb)
- Intermediate37.5 kg (85 lb)
- Advanced50 kg (110 lb)
- Elite67.5 kg (150 lb)
In other words, 37.5 kg (85 lb) puts you right in the middle of regularly training lifters of your weight, and 50 kg (110 lb) puts you ahead of about 80% of them.
Estimated one-rep max for people who train regularly.
Compared with nearby bodyweights
Women · Overhead Press
| Bodyweight, kg | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 15 | 22.5 | 35 | 47.5 | 62.5 |
| 100 | 17.5 | 25 | 37.5 | 50 | 67.5 |
| 110 | 17.5 | 27.5 | 40 | 55 | 72.5 |
Each extra 10 kg of bodyweight raises the intermediate standard by only about 2.5 kg (5 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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