Barbell Clean And Press vs Log Split Jerk
Compare your clean and press (barbell) and log split jerk 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 load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, stand fully before starting the overhead press. For the second exercise, dip and drive the log upward, split the feet to receive it overhead, and recover to standing without losing overhead control. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Clean And Press (Barbell) vs Log Split Jerk Strength Standards
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the clean and press (barbell) and log split jerk to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. The numbers are calculator targets, not a required gap between the two lifts.
Choose the men’s or women’s table, find the closest bodyweight row, and read across to Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite. Each entry shows Clean And Press (Barbell) / Log Split Jerk, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Clean And Press (Barbell) vs Log Split Jerk 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 | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 70 lb31.8 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 104 lb47.2 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 80 lb36.3 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 74 lb33.6 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 85 lb38.6 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 78 lb35.4 kg | 96 lb43.5 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 89 lb40.4 kg | 121 lb54.9 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 81 lb36.7 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 93 lb42.2 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 167 lb75.7 kg | 209 lb94.8 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 85 lb38.6 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 97 lb44 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | 218 lb98.9 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 88 lb39.9 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 131 lb59.4 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 101 lb45.8 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 181 lb82.1 kg | 227 lb103 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 92 lb41.7 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 136 lb61.7 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 105 lb47.6 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg | 188 lb85.3 kg | 236 lb107 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 95 lb43.1 kg | 118 lb53.5 kg | 141 lb64 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 109 lb49.4 kg | 148 lb67.1 kg | 195 lb88.5 kg | 245 lb111.1 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 98 lb44.5 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | 177 lb80.3 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 113 lb51.3 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg | 202 lb91.6 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 102 lb46.3 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 183 lb83 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 117 lb53.1 kg | 158 lb71.7 kg | 208 lb94.3 kg | 262 lb118.8 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 105 lb47.6 kg | 130 lb59 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 120 lb54.4 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | 215 lb97.5 kg | 270 lb122.5 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 108 lb49 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 194 lb88 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 124 lb56.2 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg | 278 lb126.1 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 111 lb50.3 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 127 lb57.6 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | 228 lb103.4 kg | 286 lb129.7 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 114 lb51.7 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | 205 lb93 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 131 lb59.4 kg | 178 lb80.7 kg | 234 lb106.1 kg | 294 lb133.4 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 117 lb53.1 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 134 lb60.8 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | 302 lb137 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 120 lb54.4 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 178 lb80.7 kg | 216 lb98 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 138 lb62.6 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | 246 lb111.6 kg | 310 lb140.6 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 123 lb55.8 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg | 183 lb83 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 141 lb64 kg | 192 lb87.1 kg | 253 lb114.8 kg | 317 lb143.8 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 126 lb57.2 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | 227 lb103 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 144 lb65.3 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | 259 lb117.5 kg | 325 lb147.4 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 129 lb58.5 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 191 lb86.6 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 148 lb67.1 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg | 264 lb119.7 kg | 332 lb150.6 kg |
Women’s Clean And Press (Barbell) vs Log Split Jerk 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 | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 34 lb15.4 kg | 43 lb19.5 kg | 53 lb24 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 41 lb18.6 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 82 lb37.2 kg | 108 lb49 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 37 lb16.8 kg | 46 lb20.9 kg | 56 lb25.4 kg | 73 lb33.1 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 44 lb20 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 39 lb17.7 kg | 48 lb21.8 kg | 59 lb26.8 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 47 lb21.3 kg | 67 lb30.4 kg | 93 lb42.2 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 41 lb18.6 kg | 51 lb23.1 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 82 lb37.2 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 49 lb22.2 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 43 lb19.5 kg | 53 lb24 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 86 lb39 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 52 lb23.6 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 103 lb46.7 kg | 135 lb61.2 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 45 lb20.4 kg | 56 lb25.4 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 54 lb24.5 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 108 lb49 kg | 141 lb64 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 47 lb21.3 kg | 58 lb26.3 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 56 lb25.4 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 113 lb51.3 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 49 lb22.2 kg | 61 lb27.7 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 59 lb26.8 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 51 lb23.1 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 61 lb27.7 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 53 lb24 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 63 lb28.6 kg | 91 lb41.3 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 55 lb24.9 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 65 lb29.5 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 131 lb59.4 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 56 lb25.4 kg | 70 lb31.8 kg | 86 lb39 kg | 113 lb51.3 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 68 lb30.8 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 135 lb61.2 kg | 176 lb79.8 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 58 lb26.3 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 89 lb40.4 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 70 lb31.8 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg | 139 lb63 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 60 lb27.2 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 72 lb32.7 kg | 104 lb47.2 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 62 lb28.1 kg | 77 lb34.9 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg |
| Log Split Jerk | 74 lb33.6 kg | 107 lb48.5 kg | 148 lb67.1 kg | 193 lb87.5 kg |
How Your Clean And Press (Barbell) vs Log Split Jerk Result Is Calculated
Each set is converted to an estimated max before the calculator assigns exercise-specific strength levels and compares them.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
The entered weight is used directly for one rep. With 2–12 reps, both estimates are compared and the lower value is used.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
Use recent Clean And Press (Barbell) and Log Split Jerk sets with consistent technique and full intended range of motion. Difficult lower-rep sets generally make the estimated max less dependent on extrapolation.
2. Find the clean and press (barbell) strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Clean And Press (Barbell) tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to exact bodyweight with reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
Two-thirds scaling raises the target as bodyweight rises while limiting the size advantage that a direct one-to-one adjustment would create.
3. Find the log split jerk strength level
For log split jerk, 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 larger lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
4. Compare the two results
Strength level decides the comparison first. Matching levels remain Balanced unless progress toward the next target differs by at least 10 points.
The result identifies the lower standards rating, not its cause. Technique, fatigue, training history, and set quality can all affect the comparison. 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 clean and press (barbell) | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the log split jerk | 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 Clean And Press (Barbell) and Log Split Jerk Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with Log Split Jerk for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
At Elite, the difference is 24.4 kg at 120 lb and 45.4 kg at 300 lb.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Log Split Jerk standard minus the Clean And Press (Barbell) standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Log Split Jerk standard is higher, and below zero means the Clean And Press (Barbell) 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 Clean And Press (Barbell) and Log Split Jerk Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
17.7 → 31.7 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Log Split Jerk standard minus the Clean And Press (Barbell) standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Log Split Jerk standard is higher, and below zero means the Clean And Press (Barbell) 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.
Clean And Press (Barbell) and Log Split Jerk Exercises Used by This Calculator
The calculator expects repeatable clean and press (barbell) and log split jerk results. Follow each exercise definition below so the two ratings are based on valid tests. Use strict, repeatable Clean And Press (Barbell) and Log Split Jerk 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 the Clean And Press (Barbell) setup and load convention
Barbell starts on the floor from a dead stop. Clean each rep to a stable front rack. Stand fully before starting the overhead press. Press strictly; no dip, drive, jerk, or rebend. Lock out overhead with hips, knees, and elbows extended. Lower or reset under control before the next rep. No bouncing from the floor between reps. No hang cleans, thrusters, continental cleans, or axle variations. No dumbbells, kettlebells, machines, Smith machines, or straps.
Use the Log Split Jerk setup and load convention
The entered weight for strict Log Split Jerk. Valid Log Split Jerk reps. Dip and drive the log upward, split the feet to receive it overhead, and recover to standing without losing overhead control. A valid finish requires elbows locked, log controlled overhead, hips and knees extended, and feet recovered under control. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Clean And Press (Barbell) result and one recent Log Split Jerk result
First lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.
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