Squat Jerk vs Barbell Clean And Jerk Strength Standards
Compare your squat jerk and barbell clean and jerk against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Test each lift with 1–12 strict reps to see estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, complete strict squat jerk repetitions through full range with a stable setup, controlled weight, and no assistance. For the second exercise, split jerk and power jerk count only when locked out and recovered under control. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Squat Jerk vs Barbell Clean And Jerk Strength Standards
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the squat jerk and barbell clean and 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 Squat Jerk / Barbell Clean And Jerk, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Squat Jerk vs Barbell Clean And 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 | Squat Jerk | 64 lb29 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 92 lb41.7 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 157 lb71.2 kg | 199 lb90.3 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Squat Jerk | 68 lb30.8 kg | 89 lb40.4 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 97 lb44 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Squat Jerk | 71 lb32.2 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 102 lb46.3 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | 220 lb99.8 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Squat Jerk | 74 lb33.6 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 107 lb48.5 kg | 139 lb63 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 231 lb104.8 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Squat Jerk | 78 lb35.4 kg | 103 lb46.7 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 167 lb75.7 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 111 lb50.3 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | 241 lb109.3 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Squat Jerk | 81 lb36.7 kg | 107 lb48.5 kg | 139 lb63 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 116 lb52.6 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 198 lb89.8 kg | 251 lb113.9 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Squat Jerk | 84 lb38.1 kg | 111 lb50.3 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 121 lb54.9 kg | 157 lb71.2 kg | 205 lb93 kg | 260 lb117.9 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Squat Jerk | 87 lb39.5 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 150 lb68 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 125 lb56.7 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | 213 lb96.6 kg | 270 lb122.5 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Squat Jerk | 90 lb40.8 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 194 lb88 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 129 lb58.5 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | 220 lb99.8 kg | 279 lb126.6 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Squat Jerk | 93 lb42.2 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 134 lb60.8 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | 228 lb103.4 kg | 289 lb131.1 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Squat Jerk | 96 lb43.5 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 206 lb93.4 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 138 lb62.6 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | 235 lb106.6 kg | 298 lb135.2 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Squat Jerk | 99 lb44.9 kg | 131 lb59.4 kg | 170 lb77.1 kg | 212 lb96.2 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 142 lb64.4 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg | 242 lb109.8 kg | 307 lb139.3 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Squat Jerk | 102 lb46.3 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 175 lb79.4 kg | 219 lb99.3 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 146 lb66.2 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | 249 lb112.9 kg | 316 lb143.3 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Squat Jerk | 104 lb47.2 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | 225 lb102.1 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 150 lb68 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | 256 lb116.1 kg | 324 lb147 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Squat Jerk | 107 lb48.5 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg | 230 lb104.3 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 154 lb69.9 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg | 263 lb119.3 kg | 333 lb151 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Squat Jerk | 110 lb49.9 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | 236 lb107 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 158 lb71.7 kg | 206 lb93.4 kg | 269 lb122 kg | 341 lb154.7 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Squat Jerk | 113 lb51.3 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 194 lb88 kg | 242 lb109.8 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 162 lb73.5 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg | 276 lb125.2 kg | 350 lb158.8 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Squat Jerk | 115 lb52.2 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg | 199 lb90.3 kg | 248 lb112.5 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 166 lb75.3 kg | 216 lb98 kg | 282 lb127.9 kg | 358 lb162.4 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Squat Jerk | 118 lb53.5 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 203 lb92.1 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 169 lb76.7 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg | 289 lb131.1 kg | 366 lb166 kg |
Women’s Squat Jerk vs Barbell Clean And 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 | Squat Jerk | 35 lb15.9 kg | 50 lb22.7 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 46 lb20.9 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Squat Jerk | 37 lb16.8 kg | 53 lb24 kg | 73 lb33.1 kg | 93 lb42.2 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 49 lb22.2 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 100 lb45.4 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Squat Jerk | 40 lb18.1 kg | 56 lb25.4 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 52 lb23.6 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 106 lb48.1 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Squat Jerk | 42 lb19.1 kg | 59 lb26.8 kg | 82 lb37.2 kg | 104 lb47.2 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 55 lb24.9 kg | 79 lb35.8 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Squat Jerk | 44 lb20 kg | 62 lb28.1 kg | 86 lb39 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 57 lb25.9 kg | 83 lb37.6 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Squat Jerk | 46 lb20.9 kg | 65 lb29.5 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 60 lb27.2 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 162 lb73.5 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Squat Jerk | 48 lb21.8 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 119 lb54 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 63 lb28.6 kg | 91 lb41.3 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Squat Jerk | 50 lb22.7 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 65 lb29.5 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 176 lb79.8 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Squat Jerk | 52 lb23.6 kg | 73 lb33.1 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 68 lb30.8 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 139 lb63 kg | 183 lb83 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Squat Jerk | 54 lb24.5 kg | 76 lb34.5 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 70 lb31.8 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Squat Jerk | 56 lb25.4 kg | 79 lb35.8 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 73 lb33.1 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Squat Jerk | 58 lb26.3 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 113 lb51.3 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 75 lb34 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 154 lb69.9 kg | 203 lb92.1 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Squat Jerk | 59 lb26.8 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 77 lb34.9 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | 209 lb94.8 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Squat Jerk | 61 lb27.7 kg | 86 lb39 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 80 lb36.3 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg | 164 lb74.4 kg | 215 lb97.5 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Squat Jerk | 63 lb28.6 kg | 89 lb40.4 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg |
| Barbell Clean And Jerk | 82 lb37.2 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 222 lb100.7 kg |
How Your Squat Jerk vs Barbell Clean And Jerk Result Is Calculated
Both lifts are scored independently first: estimated max, bodyweight-adjusted strength level, and progress toward the next level. Those ratings drive the comparison.
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)
For the most useful Squat Jerk vs Barbell Clean And Jerk comparison, enter clean, difficult sets performed with the same technique and range of motion you use in training. Lower-rep sets usually require less extrapolation.
2. Find the squat jerk strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Squat Jerk 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.
This adjustment expects larger lifters to move more weight, but it does not increase the target pound for pound with bodyweight.
3. Find the barbell clean and jerk strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Barbell Clean And Jerk 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.
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 squat jerk | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the barbell clean and 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. |
How Men’s Squat Jerk and Barbell Clean And Jerk Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with Barbell Clean And Jerk for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
27.7 → 50.8 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Barbell Clean And Jerk standard minus the Squat Jerk standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Barbell Clean And Jerk standard is higher, and below zero means the Squat Jerk 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 Squat Jerk and Barbell Clean And Jerk Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
The higher target remains with Barbell Clean And Jerk for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
Across 100–240 lb bodyweight, the Elite gap changes from 16.7 to 29.9 kg.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Barbell Clean And Jerk standard minus the Squat Jerk standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Barbell Clean And Jerk standard is higher, and below zero means the Squat Jerk 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.
Squat Jerk and Barbell Clean And Jerk Exercises Used by This Calculator
For a useful comparison, perform a strict squat jerk and a strict barbell clean and jerk using the setup and load rules below. Use strict, repeatable Squat Jerk and Barbell Clean And Jerk tests that follow each exercise’s setup, range of motion, equipment, and weight-entry rules. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different weight conventions.
Use the Squat Jerk setup and load convention
The entered weight for strict Squat Jerk. Valid Squat Jerk reps. The movement must follow the defined Squat Jerk path: barbell starts in a front rack or shoulder-start position, is dipped and driven overhead, then received in a full overhead squat before recovery to standing and finish with A valid finish requires the defined end position for Squat Jerk, visible control of the weight, and no assistance or substituted exercise style. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Use the Barbell Clean And Jerk setup and load convention
Barbell starts on the floor from a dead stop. Clean each rep to a stable front rack. Complete a valid jerk from the front rack to overhead. Split jerk and power jerk count only when locked out and recovered under control. Lock out overhead with elbows, hips, and knees extended. Recover the feet to balance before the rep counts. Lower or reset under control before the next rep. No press-outs, push presses, clean and press reps, or power-clean-only reps. No hang starts, block starts, rack jerks, hitching, continental cleans, or assisted variations. No dumbbells, kettlebells, machines, Smith machines, logs, axle bars, straps, or supportive suits.
Enter one recent Squat Jerk result and one recent Barbell Clean And Jerk result
Enter the working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
Related Tools
- Squat Jerk — View the individual Squat Jerk standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Clean And Jerk — View the individual Barbell Clean And Jerk standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Power Jerk — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Barbell Push Jerk — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Barbell Split Jerk — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Overhead Squat — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.