3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull Strength Standards Calculator
Under strict 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull strength standards, Novice starts around 0.68x bodyweight for men and 0.47x for women, while Elite starts around 1.4x for men and 1.1x for women.
Enter your bodyweight, weight lifted, and reps to estimate your 1RM and see whether your 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull is Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite for your bodyweight.
The calculator converts your set into an estimated 1RM-to-bodyweight ratio, then compares that ratio with the 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull standards for your sex. This keeps the result focused on relative strength instead of only the absolute weight lifted.
Understanding Your 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull Strength Score
Your 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull result compares your estimated one-rep max with strength targets adjusted for your sex and exact bodyweight. The result is still specific to 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull; it should not be treated as a rating for a nearby exercise.
A heavier lifter receives higher target loads, but those targets do not rise pound-for-pound with bodyweight. This is why the calculator uses your exact bodyweight instead of assigning every lifter’s tier from one fixed bodyweight ratio.
3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull Strength Standards
Use the men’s or women’s table and find the row closest to your bodyweight for a quick reference. For an exact result, enter your bodyweight, weight lifted, and reps into the calculator. It will estimate your one-rep max, identify your strength level, and show the next target to pursue.
Enter total barbell load including the bar, plates, and collars. Count only a valid 1–5 rep set with the exact 3.0-second floor-to-mid-thigh first pull, continuous acceleration into full hip and knee extension, and no turnover or catch.
Endura built these standards from reviewed 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull targets and adjusts them for different bodyweights. They are practical benchmarks for this exact test—not population averages or standards for Barbell Clean Pull.
Men
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 107 lb | 138 lb | 169 lb | 169 lb+ | 194 lb |
| 130 lb | 116 lb | 149 lb | 183 lb | 183 lb+ | 210 lb |
| 140 lb | 125 lb | 161 lb | 196 lb | 196 lb+ | 226 lb |
| 150 lb | 134 lb | 172 lb | 211 lb | 211 lb+ | 242 lb |
| 160 lb | 143 lb | 184 lb | 225 lb | 225 lb+ | 258 lb |
| 170 lb | 152 lb | 195 lb | 239 lb | 239 lb+ | 275 lb |
| 180 lb | 161 lb | 207 lb | 253 lb | 253 lb+ | 291 lb |
| 190 lb | 170 lb | 218 lb | 267 lb | 267 lb+ | 307 lb |
| 200 lb | 179 lb | 229 lb | 281 lb | 281 lb+ | 323 lb |
| 210 lb | 187 lb | 241 lb | 295 lb | 295 lb+ | 339 lb |
| 220 lb | 196 lb | 252 lb | 309 lb | 309 lb+ | 355 lb |
| 230 lb | 205 lb | 264 lb | 323 lb | 323 lb+ | 372 lb |
| 240 lb | 214 lb | 275 lb | 337 lb | 337 lb+ | 388 lb |
| 250 lb | 223 lb | 287 lb | 351 lb | 351 lb+ | 404 lb |
| 260 lb | 232 lb | 298 lb | 365 lb | 365 lb+ | 420 lb |
Women
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb | 64 lb | 85 lb | 106 lb | 106 lb+ | 123 lb |
| 110 lb | 70 lb | 94 lb | 117 lb | 117 lb+ | 136 lb |
| 120 lb | 77 lb | 102 lb | 127 lb | 127 lb+ | 148 lb |
| 130 lb | 83 lb | 110 lb | 138 lb | 138 lb+ | 160 lb |
| 140 lb | 89 lb | 119 lb | 149 lb | 149 lb+ | 173 lb |
| 150 lb | 96 lb | 128 lb | 159 lb | 159 lb+ | 185 lb |
| 160 lb | 102 lb | 136 lb | 170 lb | 170 lb+ | 197 lb |
| 170 lb | 108 lb | 145 lb | 181 lb | 181 lb+ | 210 lb |
| 180 lb | 115 lb | 153 lb | 191 lb | 191 lb+ | 222 lb |
| 190 lb | 121 lb | 162 lb | 202 lb | 202 lb+ | 234 lb |
| 200 lb | 128 lb | 170 lb | 213 lb | 213 lb+ | 247 lb |
| 210 lb | 134 lb | 179 lb | 223 lb | 223 lb+ | 259 lb |
| 220 lb | 140 lb | 187 lb | 234 lb | 234 lb+ | 271 lb |
How the 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull Calculator Works
Enter your sex, bodyweight, weight lifted, and reps. The calculator estimates your one-rep max from the set, then compares that estimate with the 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull targets for your exact bodyweight. A one-rep entry uses the entered weight directly.
The bodyweight adjustment starts with reviewed targets for a 190 lb man and a 150 lb woman. For example, the men’s Advanced target is 186 lb at 150 lb bodyweight, 218 lb at 190 lb, and 248 lb at 230 lb. That is why the calculator needs your exact bodyweight instead of using one fixed bodyweight ratio for everyone.
Elite 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull Strength Levels
Elite 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull strength means reaching the Elite target for your sex and exact bodyweight while following the calculator’s accepted testing rules. The target increases as bodyweight increases, but not pound-for-pound, so use the calculator for your exact Elite and Stretch targets.
| Sex | Bodyweight | Elite begins | Stretch begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 150 lb | 227 lb | 262 lb |
| Men | 190 lb | 266 lb | 307 lb |
| Men | 230 lb | 302 lb | 349 lb |
| Women | 120 lb | 137 lb | 159 lb |
| Women | 150 lb | 159 lb | 185 lb |
| Women | 180 lb | 180 lb | 209 lb |
3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull Strength Compared to Other Lifts
Use these comparisons to see how your 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull strength carries over when the implement, starting position, or finish changes. Test each movement under its own rules so every result reflects the exercise you actually performed.
Compare the strength levels each calculator gives you instead of assuming the same weight means the same thing in different exercises. A meaningful gap can point you toward the part of the movement worth working on next.
| Compare with | What the comparison can show | How the test differs |
|---|---|---|
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | Shows the completed-lift contrast. | Includes a catch and jerk rather than the timed no-catch pull. |
| Barbell Barbell Power Clean | Shows the catch-height contrast. | Uses conventional speed rather than the exact timed first pull. |
| Barbell Clean Pull | Provides the conventional clean-pull model anchor. | Does not require the exact 3.0-second first pull. |
| Barbell Snatch | Provides an Olympic-lift comparison. | Uses a different pull, grip, receiving position, and scoring task. |
| Barbell Front Squat | Provides context for front-rack recovery strength. | Does not measure the timed pull or clean phase. |
Milestones in 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull Strength
Your next 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull milestone is the next strength level above your current result. Enter your sex, bodyweight, total barbell load including bar, plates, and collars, and valid 3-second first-pull barbell clean reps to see exactly how much estimated one-rep-max strength separates you from that level.
Use that gap as a concrete training target. Because your score is based on estimated one-rep-max strength, you can close it by lifting a heavier barbell through the exact timed first pull and clean-pull extension, completing more valid reps at the same load and timing, or improving both. Recalculate after a strong set to see whether you reached the next level and, if not, exactly how much remains.
| Group | Reference bodyweight | Novice to Intermediate | Intermediate to Advanced | Advanced to Elite | Elite to Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 190 lb | +41 lb | +48 lb | +48 lb | +41 lb |
| Women | 150 lb | +26 lb | +32 lb | +31 lb | +26 lb |
Related Strength Standards Tools
Use these related calculators for context, not as substitutes for the 3-Second First-Pull Barbell Clean Pull result. Each movement has its own execution rules and strength standards.
| Compare with | What the comparison can show | How the test differs |
|---|---|---|
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | Shows the completed-lift contrast. | Includes a catch and jerk rather than the timed no-catch pull. |
| Barbell Barbell Power Clean | Shows the catch-height contrast. | Uses conventional speed rather than the exact timed first pull. |
| Barbell Clean Pull | Provides the conventional clean-pull model anchor. | Does not require the exact 3.0-second first pull. |
| Barbell Snatch | Provides an Olympic-lift comparison. | Uses a different pull, grip, receiving position, and scoring task. |
| Barbell Front Squat | Provides context for front-rack recovery strength. | Does not measure the timed pull or clean phase. |