Deadlift vs Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull Strength Standards
Compare your barbell deadlift and dumbbell sumo deadlift high pull against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Use one clean 1–12-rep set per lift to review estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: total barbell weight and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, start every rep with the bar motionless on the floor and finish standing with the hips and knees straight. For the second exercise, drive through the legs and hips, keep the dumbbell close, then pull to a repeatable upper-chest or collarbone-height target with elbows high. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Barbell Deadlift vs Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull Strength Standards
These bodyweight tables place the barbell deadlift and dumbbell sumo deadlift high pull targets side by side from Novice through Elite. Use them to compare standards, not to force a particular ratio between the lifts.
Find the closest row in the men’s or women’s table. Every target lists Barbell Deadlift / Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull, pounds first and kilograms second. Enter your own sets above for exact ratings without testing a true one-rep max.
Men’s Barbell Deadlift vs Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull Standards
How to read the table: Find the closest bodyweight, then use the labeled exercise row. Every strength-level entry shows one target with pounds first and kilograms beneath it.
| Bodyweight | Exercise | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 252 lb114.3 kg | 322 lb146.1 kg | 371 lb168.3 kg | 420 lb190.5 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 77 lb34.9 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 148 lb67.1 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 266 lb120.7 kg | 339 lb153.8 kg | 391 lb177.4 kg | 443 lb200.9 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 82 lb37.2 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 279 lb126.6 kg | 357 lb161.9 kg | 411 lb186.4 kg | 465 lb210.9 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 86 lb39 kg | 121 lb54.9 kg | 164 lb74.4 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 292 lb132.4 kg | 373 lb169.2 kg | 431 lb195.5 kg | 487 lb220.9 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 90 lb40.8 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 172 lb78 kg | 220 lb99.8 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 305 lb138.3 kg | 390 lb176.9 kg | 449 lb203.7 kg | 508 lb230.4 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 94 lb42.6 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg | 230 lb104.3 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 318 lb144.2 kg | 406 lb184.2 kg | 468 lb212.3 kg | 529 lb240 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 97 lb44 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 330 lb149.7 kg | 422 lb191.4 kg | 486 lb220.4 kg | 550 lb249.5 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 101 lb45.8 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg | 194 lb88 kg | 249 lb112.9 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 342 lb155.1 kg | 437 lb198.2 kg | 504 lb228.6 kg | 570 lb258.5 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 105 lb47.6 kg | 148 lb67.1 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg | 258 lb117 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 354 lb160.6 kg | 452 lb205 kg | 522 lb236.8 kg | 590 lb267.6 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 109 lb49.4 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg | 208 lb94.3 kg | 267 lb121.1 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 366 lb166 kg | 467 lb211.8 kg | 539 lb244.5 kg | 609 lb276.2 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 112 lb50.8 kg | 158 lb71.7 kg | 215 lb97.5 kg | 276 lb125.2 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 377 lb171 kg | 482 lb218.6 kg | 556 lb252.2 kg | 629 lb285.3 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 116 lb52.6 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | 222 lb100.7 kg | 284 lb128.8 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 388 lb176 kg | 496 lb225 kg | 572 lb259.5 kg | 647 lb293.5 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 119 lb54 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 228 lb103.4 kg | 293 lb132.9 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 400 lb181.4 kg | 511 lb231.8 kg | 589 lb267.2 kg | 666 lb302.1 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 123 lb55.8 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | 235 lb106.6 kg | 301 lb136.5 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 411 lb186.4 kg | 525 lb238.1 kg | 605 lb274.4 kg | 684 lb310.3 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 126 lb57.2 kg | 178 lb80.7 kg | 241 lb109.3 kg | 310 lb140.6 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 422 lb191.4 kg | 539 lb244.5 kg | 621 lb281.7 kg | 703 lb318.9 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 129 lb58.5 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 248 lb112.5 kg | 318 lb144.2 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 432 lb196 kg | 552 lb250.4 kg | 637 lb288.9 kg | 720 lb326.6 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 133 lb60.3 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg | 326 lb147.9 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 443 lb200.9 kg | 566 lb256.7 kg | 653 lb296.2 kg | 738 lb334.8 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 136 lb61.7 kg | 192 lb87.1 kg | 260 lb117.9 kg | 334 lb151.5 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 453 lb205.5 kg | 579 lb262.6 kg | 668 lb303 kg | 756 lb342.9 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 139 lb63 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | 266 lb120.7 kg | 342 lb155.1 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 464 lb210.5 kg | 593 lb269 kg | 683 lb309.8 kg | 773 lb350.6 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 142 lb64.4 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg | 273 lb123.8 kg | 350 lb158.8 kg |
Women’s Barbell Deadlift vs Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull Standards
How to read the table: Find the closest bodyweight, then use the labeled exercise row. Every strength-level entry shows one target with pounds first and kilograms beneath it.
| Bodyweight | Exercise | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb45.4 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 149 lb67.6 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | 275 lb124.7 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 43 lb19.5 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 89 lb40.4 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 159 lb72.1 kg | 214 lb97.1 kg | 256 lb116.1 kg | 293 lb132.9 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 46 lb20.9 kg | 67 lb30.4 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 168 lb76.2 kg | 227 lb103 kg | 271 lb122.9 kg | 310 lb140.6 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 48 lb21.8 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 177 lb80.3 kg | 239 lb108.4 kg | 286 lb129.7 kg | 327 lb148.3 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 51 lb23.1 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 106 lb48.1 kg | 139 lb63 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 186 lb84.4 kg | 251 lb113.9 kg | 301 lb136.5 kg | 344 lb156 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 53 lb24 kg | 79 lb35.8 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 195 lb88.5 kg | 263 lb119.3 kg | 315 lb142.9 kg | 360 lb163.3 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 56 lb25.4 kg | 83 lb37.6 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 204 lb92.5 kg | 275 lb124.7 kg | 329 lb149.2 kg | 376 lb170.6 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 58 lb26.3 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 212 lb96.2 kg | 286 lb129.7 kg | 342 lb155.1 kg | 391 lb177.4 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 61 lb27.7 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | 166 lb75.3 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 220 lb99.8 kg | 297 lb134.7 kg | 356 lb161.5 kg | 407 lb184.6 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 63 lb28.6 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 228 lb103.4 kg | 308 lb139.7 kg | 369 lb167.4 kg | 421 lb191 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 66 lb29.9 kg | 97 lb44 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 236 lb107 kg | 319 lb144.7 kg | 382 lb173.3 kg | 436 lb197.8 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 68 lb30.8 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 244 lb110.7 kg | 329 lb149.2 kg | 394 lb178.7 kg | 451 lb204.6 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 70 lb31.8 kg | 104 lb47.2 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | 191 lb86.6 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 252 lb114.3 kg | 340 lb154.2 kg | 407 lb184.6 kg | 465 lb210.9 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 72 lb32.7 kg | 107 lb48.5 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 198 lb89.8 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 259 lb117.5 kg | 350 lb158.8 kg | 419 lb190.1 kg | 479 lb217.3 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 74 lb33.6 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 203 lb92.1 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Barbell Deadlift | 267 lb121.1 kg | 360 lb163.3 kg | 431 lb195.5 kg | 492 lb223.2 kg |
| Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull | 77 lb34.9 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 209 lb94.8 kg |
How Your Barbell Deadlift vs Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull Result Is Calculated
The calculator estimates both one-rep maxes, rates each one against its exercise and bodyweight standards, and then compares the two ratings.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
A one-rep set uses the entered weight. For 2–12 reps, both formulas are calculated and the lower estimate is retained.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
Set quality matters for this Barbell Deadlift vs Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull comparison. Enter technically consistent, challenging sets, and prefer lower-rep results when practical because the estimate extends less far beyond the performed set.
2. Find the barbell deadlift strength level
For barbell deadlift, the individual exercise thresholds start from reference bodyweights of 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women. Exact-bodyweight targets use reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
The target rises more slowly than bodyweight so heavier lifters are expected to lift more total weight without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the dumbbell sumo deadlift high pull strength level
The dumbbell sumo deadlift high pull rating uses its sex-specific exercise standards. Reference targets at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women are scaled to the entered bodyweight by 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 becomes the priority. At matching levels, a priority appears only when one lift is at least 10 points farther from its next level; otherwise the result is Balanced.
Treat the result as a training comparison rather than an explanation of why one lift trails. Set quality, fatigue, skill, and training exposure all matter. Age range is recorded anonymously but does not change these 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 deadlift | Adjust barbell deadlift targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the dumbbell sumo deadlift high pull | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling 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. |
Enter both sets above to see the estimated maxes, assigned levels, next-level targets, and comparison result.
How Men’s Barbell Deadlift and Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with Barbell Deadlift for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
At Elite, the difference is 104.3 kg at 120 lb and 191.8 kg at 300 lb.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull standard minus the Barbell Deadlift standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull standard is higher, and below zero means the Barbell Deadlift standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.
Line chart loading. The standards tables above contain the exact pounds and kilograms.
How Women’s Barbell Deadlift and Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
At Elite, the difference is 71.6 kg at 100 lb and 128.4 kg at 240 lb.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull standard minus the Barbell Deadlift standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull standard is higher, and below zero means the Barbell Deadlift standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.
Line chart loading. The standards tables above contain the exact pounds and kilograms.
Barbell Deadlift and Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull Exercises Used by This Calculator
The calculator expects repeatable barbell deadlift and dumbbell sumo deadlift high pull results. Follow each exercise definition below so the two ratings are based on valid tests. Use strict, repeatable Barbell Deadlift and Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull tests that follow each exercise’s setup, range of motion, equipment, and load rules. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a conventional barbell deadlift from the floor
Start every rep with the bar motionless on the floor and finish standing with the hips and knees straight. Do not bounce the bar, use touch-and-go reps, hitch it up the thighs, or enter a rack pull, block pull, trap-bar deadlift, Romanian deadlift, machine variation, or equipped result.
Use the Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull setup and load convention
The entered weight for strict Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull. Valid Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull reps. Drive through the legs and hips, keep the dumbbell close, then pull to a repeatable upper-chest or collarbone-height target with elbows high. A valid finish requires controlled high-pull height without curling, swinging away, shrug-only completion, or loss of posture. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Barbell Deadlift result and one recent Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull result
First lift: total barbell weight and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.
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