Barbell Front Raise vs Dumbbell Front Raise Strength Standards
Compare your barbell front raise and dumbbell front raise 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.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Total barbell load and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Barbell Front Raise and Weight of one dumbbell and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Dumbbell Front Raise. Use a strict standing barbell front raise from controlled thigh level to shoulder-height range with a stable torso and Strict bilateral matching-dumbbell front raise only. 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.
Barbell Front Raise vs Dumbbell Front Raise Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the barbell front raise and dumbbell front raise to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your barbell front raise and dumbbell front raise.
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 Barbell Front Raise / Dumbbell Front Raise, 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 Barbell Front Raise vs Dumbbell Front Raise Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Front Raise; the second is Dumbbell Front Raise. 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 | 14 / 13 lb 6.4 / 5.9 kg | 22 / 21 lb 10 / 9.5 kg | 35 / 32 lb 15.9 / 14.5 kg | 50 / 46 lb 22.7 / 20.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 15 / 13 lb 6.8 / 5.9 kg | 23 / 23 lb 10.4 / 10.4 kg | 37 / 34 lb 16.8 / 15.4 kg | 53 / 49 lb 24 / 22.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 16 / 14 lb 7.3 / 6.4 kg | 24 / 24 lb 10.9 / 10.9 kg | 39 / 36 lb 17.7 / 16.3 kg | 55 / 51 lb 24.9 / 23.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 16 / 15 lb 7.3 / 6.8 kg | 26 / 25 lb 11.8 / 11.3 kg | 41 / 38 lb 18.6 / 17.2 kg | 58 / 54 lb 26.3 / 24.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 17 / 15 lb 7.7 / 6.8 kg | 27 / 26 lb 12.2 / 11.8 kg | 43 / 39 lb 19.5 / 17.7 kg | 61 / 56 lb 27.7 / 25.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 18 / 16 lb 8.2 / 7.3 kg | 28 / 27 lb 12.7 / 12.2 kg | 45 / 41 lb 20.4 / 18.6 kg | 63 / 58 lb 28.6 / 26.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 18 / 16 lb 8.2 / 7.3 kg | 29 / 28 lb 13.2 / 12.7 kg | 46 / 42 lb 20.9 / 19.1 kg | 66 / 61 lb 29.9 / 27.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 19 / 17 lb 8.6 / 7.7 kg | 30 / 29 lb 13.6 / 13.2 kg | 48 / 44 lb 21.8 / 20 kg | 68 / 63 lb 30.8 / 28.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 20 / 18 lb 9.1 / 8.2 kg | 31 / 30 lb 14.1 / 13.6 kg | 50 / 46 lb 22.7 / 20.9 kg | 70 / 65 lb 31.8 / 29.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 20 / 18 lb 9.1 / 8.2 kg | 32 / 31 lb 14.5 / 14.1 kg | 51 / 47 lb 23.1 / 21.3 kg | 73 / 67 lb 33.1 / 30.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 21 / 19 lb 9.5 / 8.6 kg | 33 / 32 lb 15 / 14.5 kg | 53 / 49 lb 24 / 22.2 kg | 75 / 69 lb 34 / 31.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 22 / 19 lb 10 / 8.6 kg | 34 / 33 lb 15.4 / 15 kg | 55 / 50 lb 24.9 / 22.7 kg | 77 / 72 lb 34.9 / 32.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 22 / 20 lb 10 / 9.1 kg | 35 / 34 lb 15.9 / 15.4 kg | 56 / 51 lb 25.4 / 23.1 kg | 79 / 74 lb 35.8 / 33.6 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 23 / 20 lb 10.4 / 9.1 kg | 36 / 35 lb 16.3 / 15.9 kg | 58 / 53 lb 26.3 / 24 kg | 82 / 76 lb 37.2 / 34.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 23 / 21 lb 10.4 / 9.5 kg | 37 / 36 lb 16.8 / 16.3 kg | 59 / 54 lb 26.8 / 24.5 kg | 84 / 78 lb 38.1 / 35.4 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 24 / 21 lb 10.9 / 9.5 kg | 38 / 37 lb 17.2 / 16.8 kg | 61 / 56 lb 27.7 / 25.4 kg | 86 / 80 lb 39 / 36.3 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 25 / 22 lb 11.3 / 10 kg | 39 / 38 lb 17.7 / 17.2 kg | 62 / 57 lb 28.1 / 25.9 kg | 88 / 82 lb 39.9 / 37.2 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 25 / 23 lb 11.3 / 10.4 kg | 40 / 38 lb 18.1 / 17.2 kg | 64 / 58 lb 29 / 26.3 kg | 90 / 84 lb 40.8 / 38.1 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 26 / 23 lb 11.8 / 10.4 kg | 41 / 39 lb 18.6 / 17.7 kg | 65 / 60 lb 29.5 / 27.2 kg | 92 / 85 lb 41.7 / 38.6 kg |
Women’s Barbell Front Raise vs Dumbbell Front Raise Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Front Raise; the second is Dumbbell Front Raise. 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 | 8 / 8 lb 3.6 / 3.6 kg | 14 / 13 lb 6.4 / 5.9 kg | 21 / 20 lb 9.5 / 9.1 kg | 30 / 27 lb 13.6 / 12.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 9 / 8 lb 4.1 / 3.6 kg | 15 / 14 lb 6.8 / 6.4 kg | 22 / 21 lb 10 / 9.5 kg | 32 / 29 lb 14.5 / 13.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 9 / 9 lb 4.1 / 4.1 kg | 16 / 15 lb 7.3 / 6.8 kg | 23 / 22 lb 10.4 / 10 kg | 34 / 31 lb 15.4 / 14.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 10 / 9 lb 4.5 / 4.1 kg | 16 / 15 lb 7.3 / 6.8 kg | 25 / 24 lb 11.3 / 10.9 kg | 35 / 33 lb 15.9 / 15 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 11 / 10 lb 5 / 4.5 kg | 17 / 16 lb 7.7 / 7.3 kg | 26 / 25 lb 11.8 / 11.3 kg | 37 / 34 lb 16.8 / 15.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 11 / 10 lb 5 / 4.5 kg | 18 / 17 lb 8.2 / 7.7 kg | 27 / 26 lb 12.2 / 11.8 kg | 39 / 36 lb 17.7 / 16.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 11 / 10 lb 5 / 4.5 kg | 19 / 18 lb 8.6 / 8.2 kg | 28 / 27 lb 12.7 / 12.2 kg | 41 / 38 lb 18.6 / 17.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 12 / 11 lb 5.4 / 5 kg | 20 / 18 lb 9.1 / 8.2 kg | 29 / 28 lb 13.2 / 12.7 kg | 42 / 39 lb 19.1 / 17.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 12 / 11 lb 5.4 / 5 kg | 20 / 19 lb 9.1 / 8.6 kg | 30 / 29 lb 13.6 / 13.2 kg | 44 / 41 lb 20 / 18.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 13 / 12 lb 5.9 / 5.4 kg | 21 / 20 lb 9.5 / 9.1 kg | 32 / 30 lb 14.5 / 13.6 kg | 46 / 42 lb 20.9 / 19.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 13 / 12 lb 5.9 / 5.4 kg | 22 / 21 lb 10 / 9.5 kg | 33 / 31 lb 15 / 14.1 kg | 47 / 44 lb 21.3 / 20 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 14 / 13 lb 6.4 / 5.9 kg | 23 / 21 lb 10.4 / 9.5 kg | 34 / 33 lb 15.4 / 15 kg | 49 / 45 lb 22.2 / 20.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 14 / 13 lb 6.4 / 5.9 kg | 23 / 22 lb 10.4 / 10 kg | 35 / 34 lb 15.9 / 15.4 kg | 50 / 46 lb 22.7 / 20.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 15 / 13 lb 6.8 / 5.9 kg | 24 / 23 lb 10.9 / 10.4 kg | 36 / 35 lb 16.3 / 15.9 kg | 52 / 48 lb 23.6 / 21.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 15 / 14 lb 6.8 / 6.4 kg | 25 / 23 lb 11.3 / 10.4 kg | 37 / 36 lb 16.8 / 16.3 kg | 53 / 49 lb 24 / 22.2 kg |
How Your Barbell Front Raise vs Dumbbell Front Raise 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 barbell front raise strength level
The standards use the sex-specific strength levels from the individual Barbell Front Raise 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 heavier lifters are expected to raise more total barbell load without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the dumbbell front raise strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Dumbbell Front Raise 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 barbell front raise | Adjust barbell front raise targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule while preserving total barbell load. |
| Rate the dumbbell front raise | 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 Barbell Front Raise and Dumbbell Front Raise 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 dumbbell front raise standard is higher; below zero means the barbell front raise 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 barbell front raise and dumbbell front raise standards are within 3 lb at 120 lb, 130 lb, 140 lb, 150 lb, 160 lb, 170 lb, 180 lb, 190 lb, 200 lb, 210 lb, 220 lb, 230 lb, 240 lb, 250 lb, 260 lb, 270 lb, 280 lb, 290 lb, and 300 lb.
Novice, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
1.8 → 3.1 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the dumbbell front raise standard minus the barbell front raise standard. A plus sign means the dumbbell front raise standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell front raise standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −3 lb −1.3 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −3 lb −1.3 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | −7 lb −3.1 kg |
How Women’s Barbell Front Raise and Dumbbell Front Raise Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The barbell front raise and dumbbell front raise standards are within 3 lb at 100 lb, 110 lb, 120 lb, 130 lb, 140 lb, 150 lb, 160 lb, 170 lb, 180 lb, 190 lb, 200 lb, 210 lb, 220 lb, 230 lb, and 240 lb.
Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
1.4 → 1.8 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the dumbbell front raise standard minus the barbell front raise standard. A plus sign means the dumbbell front raise standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell front raise standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −3 lb −1.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −3 lb −1.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −3 lb −1.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg |
Barbell Front Raise and Dumbbell Front Raise Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict barbell front raise and a strict dumbbell front raise test. Use strict canonical Barbell Front Raise and Dumbbell Front Raise tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Enter total barbell load and raise to shoulder height without momentum
Move from controlled thigh level to shoulder-height range with a fixed elbow angle and stable torso, then lower under control. Do not count lean, hip or leg drive, swing, rebound, curling, rowing, pulling, pressing, partial range, or substituted equipment.
Use the canonical Dumbbell Front Raise setup and load convention
Strict bilateral matching-dumbbell front raise only Enter the weight of one dumbbell, not the combined pair Start each rep from a controlled bottom position near the thighs Raise both dumbbells forward to shoulder-height range Both dumbbells must move together and reach matched height Keep the same elbow angle throughout the rep Keep the torso still with no backward lean Lower under control to the same start range No hip drive, knee dip, swing, rebound, or alternating rest-pause pacing No elbow curl, upright row, high pull, or press-out No barbell, plate, cable, machine, landmine, incline, or one-arm substitution
Enter one recent Barbell Front Raise result and one recent Dumbbell Front Raise result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total barbell load and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Barbell Front Raise and Weight of one dumbbell and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Dumbbell Front Raise.
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