Overhead Press at 140 kg bodyweight: how much should a man lift?
For a man weighing 140 kg who trains regularly, the estimated Overhead Press one-rep max at each level is:
- Beginner40 kg (90 lb)
- Novice57.5 kg (125 lb)
- Intermediate82.5 kg (180 lb)
- Advanced110 kg (245 lb)
- Elite140 kg (310 lb)
In other words, 82.5 kg (180 lb) puts you right in the middle of regularly training lifters of your weight, and 110 kg (245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 40 | 55 | 77.5 | 105 | 132.5 |
| 140 | 40 | 57.5 | 82.5 | 110 | 140 |
| 150 | 42.5 | 60 | 85 | 115 | 147.5 |
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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