Overhead Press at 120 kg bodyweight: how much should a man lift?
For a man weighing 120 kg who trains regularly, the estimated Overhead Press one-rep max at each level is:
- Beginner37.5 kg (85 lb)
- Novice52.5 kg (115 lb)
- Intermediate72.5 kg (160 lb)
- Advanced100 kg (220 lb)
- Elite125 kg (275 lb)
In other words, 72.5 kg (160 lb) puts you right in the middle of regularly training lifters of your weight, and 100 kg (220 lb) puts you ahead of about 80% of them.
Estimated one-rep max for people who train regularly.
Compared with nearby bodyweights
Men · Overhead Press
| Bodyweight, kg | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 35 | 50 | 70 | 95 | 120 |
| 120 | 37.5 | 52.5 | 72.5 | 100 | 125 |
| 130 | 40 | 55 | 77.5 | 105 | 132.5 |
Each extra 10 kg of bodyweight raises the intermediate standard by only about 5 kg (10 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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