Dumbbell Push Press vs Dumbbell Thrusters Strength Standards
Compare your dumbbell push press and dumbbell thrusters 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 load and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use a strict, repeatable dumbbell push press test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules and a strict, repeatable dumbbell thrusters test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules. 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.
Dumbbell Push Press vs Dumbbell Thrusters Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the dumbbell push press and dumbbell thrusters to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your dumbbell push press and dumbbell thrusters.
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 Dumbbell Push Press / Dumbbell Thrusters, 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 Dumbbell Push Press vs Dumbbell Thrusters Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Dumbbell Push Press; the second is Dumbbell Thrusters. 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 | 56 / 77 lb 25.4 / 34.9 kg | 84 / 112 lb 38.1 / 50.8 kg | 115 / 154 lb 52.2 / 69.9 kg | 147 / 196 lb 66.7 / 88.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 59 / 82 lb 26.8 / 37.2 kg | 89 / 118 lb 40.4 / 53.5 kg | 121 / 162 lb 54.9 / 73.5 kg | 155 / 207 lb 70.3 / 93.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 62 / 86 lb 28.1 / 39 kg | 93 / 124 lb 42.2 / 56.2 kg | 127 / 171 lb 57.6 / 77.6 kg | 163 / 217 lb 73.9 / 98.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 65 / 90 lb 29.5 / 40.8 kg | 97 / 130 lb 44 / 59 kg | 133 / 179 lb 60.3 / 81.2 kg | 171 / 227 lb 77.6 / 103 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 68 / 94 lb 30.8 / 42.6 kg | 102 / 136 lb 46.3 / 61.7 kg | 139 / 186 lb 63 / 84.4 kg | 178 / 237 lb 80.7 / 107.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 71 / 97 lb 32.2 / 44 kg | 106 / 141 lb 48.1 / 64 kg | 145 / 194 lb 65.8 / 88 kg | 186 / 247 lb 84.4 / 112 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 73 / 101 lb 33.1 / 45.8 kg | 110 / 147 lb 49.9 / 66.7 kg | 150 / 202 lb 68 / 91.6 kg | 193 / 257 lb 87.5 / 116.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 76 / 105 lb 34.5 / 47.6 kg | 114 / 152 lb 51.7 / 68.9 kg | 156 / 209 lb 70.8 / 94.8 kg | 200 / 266 lb 90.7 / 120.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 79 / 109 lb 35.8 / 49.4 kg | 118 / 157 lb 53.5 / 71.2 kg | 161 / 216 lb 73 / 98 kg | 207 / 275 lb 93.9 / 124.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 81 / 112 lb 36.7 / 50.8 kg | 122 / 162 lb 55.3 / 73.5 kg | 167 / 223 lb 75.7 / 101.2 kg | 214 / 284 lb 97.1 / 128.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 84 / 116 lb 38.1 / 52.6 kg | 126 / 168 lb 57.2 / 76.2 kg | 172 / 230 lb 78 / 104.3 kg | 221 / 293 lb 100.2 / 132.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 86 / 119 lb 39 / 54 kg | 129 / 173 lb 58.5 / 78.5 kg | 177 / 237 lb 80.3 / 107.5 kg | 227 / 302 lb 103 / 137 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 89 / 123 lb 40.4 / 55.8 kg | 133 / 178 lb 60.3 / 80.7 kg | 182 / 244 lb 82.6 / 110.7 kg | 234 / 311 lb 106.1 / 141.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 91 / 126 lb 41.3 / 57.2 kg | 137 / 183 lb 62.1 / 83 kg | 187 / 251 lb 84.8 / 113.9 kg | 240 / 319 lb 108.9 / 144.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 94 / 129 lb 42.6 / 58.5 kg | 141 / 187 lb 64 / 84.8 kg | 192 / 258 lb 87.1 / 117 kg | 247 / 328 lb 112 / 148.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 96 / 133 lb 43.5 / 60.3 kg | 144 / 192 lb 65.3 / 87.1 kg | 197 / 264 lb 89.4 / 119.7 kg | 253 / 336 lb 114.8 / 152.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 98 / 136 lb 44.5 / 61.7 kg | 148 / 197 lb 67.1 / 89.4 kg | 202 / 271 lb 91.6 / 122.9 kg | 259 / 344 lb 117.5 / 156 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 101 / 139 lb 45.8 / 63 kg | 151 / 201 lb 68.5 / 91.2 kg | 207 / 277 lb 93.9 / 125.6 kg | 265 / 353 lb 120.2 / 160.1 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 103 / 142 lb 46.7 / 64.4 kg | 155 / 206 lb 70.3 / 93.4 kg | 212 / 283 lb 96.2 / 128.4 kg | 271 / 361 lb 122.9 / 163.7 kg |
Women’s Dumbbell Push Press vs Dumbbell Thrusters Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Dumbbell Push Press; the second is Dumbbell Thrusters. 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 | 29 / 46 lb 13.2 / 20.9 kg | 46 / 63 lb 20.9 / 28.6 kg | 66 / 86 lb 29.9 / 39 kg | 87 / 114 lb 39.5 / 51.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 31 / 49 lb 14.1 / 22.2 kg | 49 / 67 lb 22.2 / 30.4 kg | 71 / 92 lb 32.2 / 41.7 kg | 93 / 122 lb 42.2 / 55.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 33 / 52 lb 15 / 23.6 kg | 52 / 72 lb 23.6 / 32.7 kg | 75 / 97 lb 34 / 44 kg | 98 / 129 lb 44.5 / 58.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 35 / 55 lb 15.9 / 24.9 kg | 55 / 75 lb 24.9 / 34 kg | 79 / 103 lb 35.8 / 46.7 kg | 104 / 136 lb 47.2 / 61.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 36 / 57 lb 16.3 / 25.9 kg | 57 / 79 lb 25.9 / 35.8 kg | 83 / 108 lb 37.6 / 49 kg | 109 / 143 lb 49.4 / 64.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 38 / 60 lb 17.2 / 27.2 kg | 60 / 83 lb 27.2 / 37.6 kg | 87 / 113 lb 39.5 / 51.3 kg | 114 / 150 lb 51.7 / 68 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 40 / 63 lb 18.1 / 28.6 kg | 63 / 87 lb 28.6 / 39.5 kg | 91 / 118 lb 41.3 / 53.5 kg | 119 / 157 lb 54 / 71.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 41 / 65 lb 18.6 / 29.5 kg | 65 / 90 lb 29.5 / 40.8 kg | 95 / 123 lb 43.1 / 55.8 kg | 124 / 163 lb 56.2 / 73.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 43 / 68 lb 19.5 / 30.8 kg | 68 / 94 lb 30.8 / 42.6 kg | 98 / 128 lb 44.5 / 58.1 kg | 129 / 169 lb 58.5 / 76.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 44 / 70 lb 20 / 31.8 kg | 70 / 97 lb 31.8 / 44 kg | 102 / 132 lb 46.3 / 59.9 kg | 133 / 176 lb 60.3 / 79.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 46 / 73 lb 20.9 / 33.1 kg | 73 / 101 lb 33.1 / 45.8 kg | 105 / 137 lb 47.6 / 62.1 kg | 138 / 182 lb 62.6 / 82.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 48 / 75 lb 21.8 / 34 kg | 75 / 104 lb 34 / 47.2 kg | 109 / 141 lb 49.4 / 64 kg | 143 / 188 lb 64.9 / 85.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 49 / 77 lb 22.2 / 34.9 kg | 77 / 107 lb 34.9 / 48.5 kg | 112 / 146 lb 50.8 / 66.2 kg | 147 / 194 lb 66.7 / 88 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 51 / 80 lb 23.1 / 36.3 kg | 80 / 110 lb 36.3 / 49.9 kg | 116 / 150 lb 52.6 / 68 kg | 152 / 199 lb 68.9 / 90.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 52 / 82 lb 23.6 / 37.2 kg | 82 / 114 lb 37.2 / 51.7 kg | 119 / 155 lb 54 / 70.3 kg | 156 / 205 lb 70.8 / 93 kg |
How Your Dumbbell Push Press vs Dumbbell Thrusters 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 dumbbell push press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Dumbbell Push 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 heavier lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the dumbbell thrusters strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Dumbbell Thrusters 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 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 dumbbell push press | Adjust dumbbell push press targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the dumbbell thrusters | Adjust dumbbell thrusters targets to exact bodyweight with the 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 Dumbbell Push Press and Dumbbell Thrusters 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 thrusters standard is higher; below zero means the dumbbell push press 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.
22.2 → 40.8 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the dumbbell thrusters standard minus the dumbbell push press standard. A plus sign means the dumbbell thrusters standard is higher. A minus sign means the dumbbell push press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +31 lb +14 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +47 lb +21.4 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +61 lb +27.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +64 lb +29.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +53 lb +24 kg | +66 lb +30 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +55 lb +25 kg | +68 lb +30.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +56 lb +25.5 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +75 lb +34 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +77 lb +35 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +64 lb +29.1 kg | +79 lb +35.8 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +46 lb +20.8 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +81 lb +36.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +67 lb +30.3 kg | +83 lb +37.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +49 lb +22.3 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg | +88 lb +39.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +90 lb +40.8 kg |
How Women’s Dumbbell Push Press and Dumbbell Thrusters Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
12.2 → 22.2 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the dumbbell thrusters standard minus the dumbbell push press standard. A plus sign means the dumbbell thrusters standard is higher. A minus sign means the dumbbell push press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +31 lb +14 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +20 lb +9 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +22 lb +9.9 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +34 lb +15.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +23 lb +10.5 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +44 lb +20 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +32 lb +14.6 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +47 lb +21.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
Dumbbell Push Press and Dumbbell Thrusters Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict dumbbell push press and a strict dumbbell thrusters. Use strict canonical Dumbbell Push Press and Dumbbell Thrusters tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Dumbbell Push Press
Follow the individual Dumbbell Push Press calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Use a strict, repeatable Dumbbell Thrusters
Follow the individual Dumbbell Thrusters calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Enter one recent Dumbbell Push Press result and one recent Dumbbell Thrusters result
Enter the canonical load and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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