Overhead Press at 90 kg bodyweight: how much should a man lift?
For a man weighing 90 kg who trains regularly, the estimated Overhead Press one-rep max at each level is:
- Beginner30 kg (65 lb)
- Novice42.5 kg (95 lb)
- Intermediate60 kg (130 lb)
- Advanced82.5 kg (180 lb)
- Elite105 kg (230 lb)
In other words, 60 kg (130 lb) puts you right in the middle of regularly training lifters of your weight, and 82.5 kg (180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 27.5 | 40 | 55 | 75 | 95 |
| 90 | 30 | 42.5 | 60 | 82.5 | 105 |
| 100 | 32.5 | 47.5 | 65 | 87.5 | 112.5 |
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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