Axle Clean vs Axle Clean And Press Strength Standards
Compare your axle clean and axle clean and press against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter one recent set of 1–12 reps for each lift to see your estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and which lift you should prioritize.
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use the total axle weight cleaned from the floor to a stable rack and Use the total axle load cleaned to the rack and pressed overhead.. You can enter either lift in pounds or kilograms. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Axle Clean vs Axle Clean and Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the axle clean and axle clean and press to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your axle clean and axle clean and press.
Choose the men’s or women’s table, find your bodyweight or the closest listed row, then read across to Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite. Every entry shows Axle Clean / Axle Clean and Press, with pounds first and kilograms underneath. For a result based on your exact bodyweight and recent sets, use the calculator above; you do not need to test either true one-rep max.
Men’s Axle Clean vs Axle Clean and Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Axle Clean; the second is Axle Clean and Press. Each number is the lowest estimated one-rep max needed to reach that strength level. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 87 / 77 lb 39.5 / 34.9 kg | 120 / 109 lb 54.4 / 49.4 kg | 160 / 146 lb 72.6 / 66.2 kg | 202 / 185 lb 91.6 / 83.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 92 / 82 lb 41.7 / 37.2 kg | 127 / 115 lb 57.6 / 52.2 kg | 168 / 154 lb 76.2 / 69.9 kg | 213 / 195 lb 96.6 / 88.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 96 / 86 lb 43.5 / 39 kg | 133 / 121 lb 60.3 / 54.9 kg | 177 / 162 lb 80.3 / 73.5 kg | 224 / 205 lb 101.6 / 93 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 101 / 90 lb 45.8 / 40.8 kg | 139 / 126 lb 63 / 57.2 kg | 185 / 169 lb 83.9 / 76.7 kg | 234 / 214 lb 106.1 / 97.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 105 / 94 lb 47.6 / 42.6 kg | 145 / 132 lb 65.8 / 59.9 kg | 194 / 177 lb 88 / 80.3 kg | 244 / 224 lb 110.7 / 101.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 110 / 97 lb 49.9 / 44 kg | 151 / 137 lb 68.5 / 62.1 kg | 201 / 184 lb 91.2 / 83.5 kg | 254 / 233 lb 115.2 / 105.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 114 / 101 lb 51.7 / 45.8 kg | 157 / 143 lb 71.2 / 64.9 kg | 209 / 191 lb 94.8 / 86.6 kg | 264 / 242 lb 119.7 / 109.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 118 / 105 lb 53.5 / 47.6 kg | 163 / 148 lb 73.9 / 67.1 kg | 217 / 198 lb 98.4 / 89.8 kg | 274 / 251 lb 124.3 / 113.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 122 / 109 lb 55.3 / 49.4 kg | 169 / 153 lb 76.7 / 69.4 kg | 225 / 205 lb 102.1 / 93 kg | 284 / 260 lb 128.8 / 117.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 126 / 112 lb 57.2 / 50.8 kg | 174 / 158 lb 78.9 / 71.7 kg | 232 / 212 lb 105.2 / 96.2 kg | 293 / 268 lb 132.9 / 121.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 130 / 116 lb 59 / 52.6 kg | 180 / 163 lb 81.6 / 73.9 kg | 239 / 218 lb 108.4 / 98.9 kg | 302 / 277 lb 137 / 125.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 134 / 119 lb 60.8 / 54 kg | 185 / 168 lb 83.9 / 76.2 kg | 246 / 225 lb 111.6 / 102.1 kg | 311 / 285 lb 141.1 / 129.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 138 / 123 lb 62.6 / 55.8 kg | 190 / 173 lb 86.2 / 78.5 kg | 254 / 231 lb 115.2 / 104.8 kg | 320 / 293 lb 145.1 / 132.9 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 142 / 126 lb 64.4 / 57.2 kg | 196 / 178 lb 88.9 / 80.7 kg | 261 / 238 lb 118.4 / 108 kg | 329 / 301 lb 149.2 / 136.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 145 / 129 lb 65.8 / 58.5 kg | 201 / 182 lb 91.2 / 82.6 kg | 267 / 244 lb 121.1 / 110.7 kg | 338 / 309 lb 153.3 / 140.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 149 / 133 lb 67.6 / 60.3 kg | 206 / 187 lb 93.4 / 84.8 kg | 274 / 250 lb 124.3 / 113.4 kg | 346 / 317 lb 156.9 / 143.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 153 / 136 lb 69.4 / 61.7 kg | 211 / 192 lb 95.7 / 87.1 kg | 281 / 256 lb 127.5 / 116.1 kg | 355 / 325 lb 161 / 147.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 156 / 139 lb 70.8 / 63 kg | 216 / 196 lb 98 / 88.9 kg | 288 / 262 lb 130.6 / 118.8 kg | 363 / 333 lb 164.7 / 151 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 160 / 142 lb 72.6 / 64.4 kg | 221 / 201 lb 100.2 / 91.2 kg | 294 / 268 lb 133.4 / 121.6 kg | 372 / 340 lb 168.7 / 154.2 kg |
Women’s Axle Clean vs Axle Clean and Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Axle Clean; the second is Axle Clean and Press. Each number is the lowest estimated one-rep max needed to reach that strength level. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | 46 / 41 lb 20.9 / 18.6 kg | 66 / 60 lb 29.9 / 27.2 kg | 92 / 82 lb 41.7 / 37.2 kg | 119 / 108 lb 54 / 49 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 49 / 44 lb 22.2 / 20 kg | 71 / 63 lb 32.2 / 28.6 kg | 98 / 88 lb 44.5 / 39.9 kg | 127 / 115 lb 57.6 / 52.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 52 / 47 lb 23.6 / 21.3 kg | 75 / 67 lb 34 / 30.4 kg | 103 / 93 lb 46.7 / 42.2 kg | 134 / 122 lb 60.8 / 55.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 55 / 49 lb 24.9 / 22.2 kg | 79 / 71 lb 35.8 / 32.2 kg | 109 / 98 lb 49.4 / 44.5 kg | 142 / 128 lb 64.4 / 58.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 57 / 52 lb 25.9 / 23.6 kg | 83 / 74 lb 37.6 / 33.6 kg | 115 / 103 lb 52.2 / 46.7 kg | 149 / 135 lb 67.6 / 61.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 60 / 54 lb 27.2 / 24.5 kg | 87 / 78 lb 39.5 / 35.4 kg | 120 / 108 lb 54.4 / 49 kg | 156 / 141 lb 70.8 / 64 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 63 / 56 lb 28.6 / 25.4 kg | 91 / 81 lb 41.3 / 36.7 kg | 125 / 113 lb 56.7 / 51.3 kg | 163 / 147 lb 73.9 / 66.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 65 / 59 lb 29.5 / 26.8 kg | 95 / 85 lb 43.1 / 38.6 kg | 130 / 117 lb 59 / 53.1 kg | 170 / 153 lb 77.1 / 69.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 68 / 61 lb 30.8 / 27.7 kg | 98 / 88 lb 44.5 / 39.9 kg | 136 / 122 lb 61.7 / 55.3 kg | 176 / 159 lb 79.8 / 72.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 70 / 63 lb 31.8 / 28.6 kg | 102 / 91 lb 46.3 / 41.3 kg | 140 / 126 lb 63.5 / 57.2 kg | 183 / 165 lb 83 / 74.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 73 / 65 lb 33.1 / 29.5 kg | 105 / 94 lb 47.6 / 42.6 kg | 145 / 131 lb 65.8 / 59.4 kg | 189 / 171 lb 85.7 / 77.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 75 / 68 lb 34 / 30.8 kg | 109 / 98 lb 49.4 / 44.5 kg | 150 / 135 lb 68 / 61.2 kg | 195 / 176 lb 88.5 / 79.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 77 / 70 lb 34.9 / 31.8 kg | 112 / 101 lb 50.8 / 45.8 kg | 155 / 139 lb 70.3 / 63 kg | 201 / 182 lb 91.2 / 82.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 80 / 72 lb 36.3 / 32.7 kg | 116 / 104 lb 52.6 / 47.2 kg | 160 / 144 lb 72.6 / 65.3 kg | 207 / 187 lb 93.9 / 84.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 82 / 74 lb 37.2 / 33.6 kg | 119 / 107 lb 54 / 48.5 kg | 164 / 148 lb 74.4 / 67.1 kg | 213 / 193 lb 96.6 / 87.5 kg |
How Your Axle Clean vs Axle Clean and Press Result Is Calculated
The calculator estimates each max, rates it against the standards for that exercise and bodyweight, then compares the two ratings. Here is the complete process.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
For one rep, it uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, it runs both formulas and keeps the lower, less aggressive estimate.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
A published back-squat study supports estimated-max prediction under its study conditions. It does not independently validate every exercise or population used by this comparison. Estimates are more dependable from clean, difficult, lower-rep sets. See the Back-squat formula validation study and Published discussion of back-squat one-rep-max prediction research.
2. Find the axle clean strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Axle Clean tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to your exact bodyweight: reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
The target rises more slowly than bodyweight so larger lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the axle clean and press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Axle Clean and Press tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to your exact bodyweight: reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
The target rises more slowly than bodyweight so larger lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
4. Compare the two results
Each max receives a level from Beginner through Elite. The lower-level lift is the priority. If the levels match, a priority appears only when one lift is at least 10 points farther from its next level. Otherwise, the result is Balanced.
The result shows which lift ranks lower, not why. Technique, fatigue, training history, and set quality can affect it. Age range is recorded anonymously but does not change the standards.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Estimate each max | Use the entered weight for 1 rep; for 2–12 reps, keep the lower formula result. |
| Rate the axle clean | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the axle clean and press | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Compare different levels | Name the lower-level lift as the priority. |
| Compare matching levels | Use Balanced unless the difference in progress toward the next level reaches 10 points. |
Use the calculator above to see both estimated maxes, strength levels, the priority or Balanced result, and both next-level targets.
How Men’s Axle Clean and Axle Clean and Press Standards Differ
How to read both charts: Choose a strength level, find bodyweight along the bottom, and follow that level’s line. Zero means the two standards are equal. Above zero means the axle clean and press standard is higher; below zero means the axle clean standard is higher. On a phone, swipe the chart left and right to inspect the full-size lines and labels. The tables provide the exact pounds and kilograms.
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
7.7 → 14.5 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the axle clean and press standard minus the axle clean standard. A plus sign means the axle clean and press standard is higher. A minus sign means the axle clean standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −13 lb −5.8 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg | −20 lb −9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −22 lb −9.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −25 lb −11.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −29 lb −13.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −29 lb −13.1 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −25 lb −11.4 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −17 lb −7.8 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −30 lb −13.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg |
How Women’s Axle Clean and Axle Clean and Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
5 → 9.1 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the axle clean and press standard minus the axle clean standard. A plus sign means the axle clean and press standard is higher. A minus sign means the axle clean standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −11 lb −5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −11 lb −4.9 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | −9 lb −4 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −7 lb −3.1 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −11 lb −4.9 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −19 lb −8.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −7 lb −3.1 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg |
Axle Clean and Axle Clean and Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict axle clean test and a strict axle clean and press test. Use strict canonical Axle Clean and Axle Clean and Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Axle Clean setup and load convention
the total axle weight cleaned from the floor to a stable rack floor-to-rack axle clean reps clean the non-rotating thick axle from the floor to a controlled rack position without straps, assisted placement, deadlift-only substitution, or overhead scoring Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
Use the canonical Axle Clean and Press setup and load convention
Use the total axle load cleaned to the rack and pressed overhead. Enter only valid axle clean and press reps. Count reps that clean the thick axle from the floor to the rack, then press or push press it to a stable overhead lockout without continental shortcuts unless the tested convention explicitly allows them. Keep setup, range, and finish quality consistent across the entered set. Do not count substituted exercises or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Axle Clean result and one recent Axle Clean and Press result
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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