Kettlebell High Pull vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
Compare your kettlebell high pull and barbell deadlift 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: Weight used for Kettlebell High Pull and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift. Use one kettlebell high-pulled by one arm at a time and a conventional deadlift from the floor to full lockout. 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.
Kettlebell High Pull vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the kettlebell high pull and barbell deadlift to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your kettlebell high pull and barbell deadlift.
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 Kettlebell High Pull / Barbell Deadlift, 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 Kettlebell High Pull vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Kettlebell High Pull; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 45 / 252 lb 20.4 / 114.3 kg | 70 / 322 lb 31.8 / 146.1 kg | 101 / 371 lb 45.8 / 168.3 kg | 134 / 420 lb 60.8 / 190.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 47 / 266 lb 21.3 / 120.7 kg | 74 / 339 lb 33.6 / 153.8 kg | 106 / 391 lb 48.1 / 177.4 kg | 141 / 443 lb 64 / 200.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 50 / 279 lb 22.7 / 126.6 kg | 78 / 357 lb 35.4 / 161.9 kg | 112 / 411 lb 50.8 / 186.4 kg | 148 / 465 lb 67.1 / 210.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 52 / 292 lb 23.6 / 132.4 kg | 81 / 373 lb 36.7 / 169.2 kg | 117 / 431 lb 53.1 / 195.5 kg | 155 / 487 lb 70.3 / 220.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 54 / 305 lb 24.5 / 138.3 kg | 85 / 390 lb 38.6 / 176.9 kg | 122 / 449 lb 55.3 / 203.7 kg | 162 / 508 lb 73.5 / 230.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 57 / 318 lb 25.9 / 144.2 kg | 88 / 406 lb 39.9 / 184.2 kg | 127 / 468 lb 57.6 / 212.3 kg | 169 / 529 lb 76.7 / 240 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 59 / 330 lb 26.8 / 149.7 kg | 92 / 422 lb 41.7 / 191.4 kg | 132 / 486 lb 59.9 / 220.4 kg | 176 / 550 lb 79.8 / 249.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 61 / 342 lb 27.7 / 155.1 kg | 95 / 437 lb 43.1 / 198.2 kg | 137 / 504 lb 62.1 / 228.6 kg | 182 / 570 lb 82.6 / 258.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 63 / 354 lb 28.6 / 160.6 kg | 98 / 452 lb 44.5 / 205 kg | 142 / 522 lb 64.4 / 236.8 kg | 188 / 590 lb 85.3 / 267.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 65 / 366 lb 29.5 / 166 kg | 102 / 467 lb 46.3 / 211.8 kg | 146 / 539 lb 66.2 / 244.5 kg | 195 / 609 lb 88.5 / 276.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 67 / 377 lb 30.4 / 171 kg | 105 / 482 lb 47.6 / 218.6 kg | 151 / 556 lb 68.5 / 252.2 kg | 201 / 629 lb 91.2 / 285.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 69 / 388 lb 31.3 / 176 kg | 108 / 496 lb 49 / 225 kg | 156 / 572 lb 70.8 / 259.5 kg | 207 / 647 lb 93.9 / 293.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 71 / 400 lb 32.2 / 181.4 kg | 111 / 511 lb 50.3 / 231.8 kg | 160 / 589 lb 72.6 / 267.2 kg | 213 / 666 lb 96.6 / 302.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 73 / 411 lb 33.1 / 186.4 kg | 114 / 525 lb 51.7 / 238.1 kg | 165 / 605 lb 74.8 / 274.4 kg | 219 / 684 lb 99.3 / 310.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 75 / 422 lb 34 / 191.4 kg | 117 / 539 lb 53.1 / 244.5 kg | 169 / 621 lb 76.7 / 281.7 kg | 224 / 703 lb 101.6 / 318.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 77 / 432 lb 34.9 / 196 kg | 120 / 552 lb 54.4 / 250.4 kg | 173 / 637 lb 78.5 / 288.9 kg | 230 / 720 lb 104.3 / 326.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 79 / 443 lb 35.8 / 200.9 kg | 123 / 566 lb 55.8 / 256.7 kg | 177 / 653 lb 80.3 / 296.2 kg | 236 / 738 lb 107 / 334.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 81 / 453 lb 36.7 / 205.5 kg | 126 / 579 lb 57.2 / 262.6 kg | 182 / 668 lb 82.6 / 303 kg | 241 / 756 lb 109.3 / 342.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 83 / 464 lb 37.6 / 210.5 kg | 129 / 593 lb 58.5 / 269 kg | 186 / 683 lb 84.4 / 309.8 kg | 247 / 773 lb 112 / 350.6 kg |
Women’s Kettlebell High Pull vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Kettlebell High Pull; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 25 / 149 lb 11.3 / 67.6 kg | 40 / 201 lb 18.1 / 91.2 kg | 60 / 240 lb 27.2 / 108.9 kg | 80 / 275 lb 36.3 / 124.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 27 / 159 lb 12.2 / 72.1 kg | 43 / 214 lb 19.5 / 97.1 kg | 63 / 256 lb 28.6 / 116.1 kg | 85 / 293 lb 38.6 / 132.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 28 / 168 lb 12.7 / 76.2 kg | 46 / 227 lb 20.9 / 103 kg | 67 / 271 lb 30.4 / 122.9 kg | 90 / 310 lb 40.8 / 140.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 30 / 177 lb 13.6 / 80.3 kg | 48 / 239 lb 21.8 / 108.4 kg | 71 / 286 lb 32.2 / 129.7 kg | 95 / 327 lb 43.1 / 148.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 32 / 186 lb 14.5 / 84.4 kg | 51 / 251 lb 23.1 / 113.9 kg | 74 / 301 lb 33.6 / 136.5 kg | 100 / 344 lb 45.4 / 156 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 33 / 195 lb 15 / 88.5 kg | 53 / 263 lb 24 / 119.3 kg | 78 / 315 lb 35.4 / 142.9 kg | 105 / 360 lb 47.6 / 163.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 34 / 204 lb 15.4 / 92.5 kg | 55 / 275 lb 24.9 / 124.7 kg | 81 / 329 lb 36.7 / 149.2 kg | 110 / 376 lb 49.9 / 170.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 36 / 212 lb 16.3 / 96.2 kg | 58 / 286 lb 26.3 / 129.7 kg | 85 / 342 lb 38.6 / 155.1 kg | 114 / 391 lb 51.7 / 177.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 37 / 220 lb 16.8 / 99.8 kg | 60 / 297 lb 27.2 / 134.7 kg | 88 / 356 lb 39.9 / 161.5 kg | 119 / 407 lb 54 / 184.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 39 / 228 lb 17.7 / 103.4 kg | 62 / 308 lb 28.1 / 139.7 kg | 91 / 369 lb 41.3 / 167.4 kg | 123 / 421 lb 55.8 / 191 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 40 / 236 lb 18.1 / 107 kg | 64 / 319 lb 29 / 144.7 kg | 94 / 382 lb 42.6 / 173.3 kg | 127 / 436 lb 57.6 / 197.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 41 / 244 lb 18.6 / 110.7 kg | 66 / 329 lb 29.9 / 149.2 kg | 98 / 394 lb 44.5 / 178.7 kg | 131 / 451 lb 59.4 / 204.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 43 / 252 lb 19.5 / 114.3 kg | 68 / 340 lb 30.8 / 154.2 kg | 101 / 407 lb 45.8 / 184.6 kg | 136 / 465 lb 61.7 / 210.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 44 / 259 lb 20 / 117.5 kg | 70 / 350 lb 31.8 / 158.8 kg | 104 / 419 lb 47.2 / 190.1 kg | 140 / 479 lb 63.5 / 217.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 45 / 267 lb 20.4 / 121.1 kg | 73 / 360 lb 33.1 / 163.3 kg | 107 / 431 lb 48.5 / 195.5 kg | 144 / 492 lb 65.3 / 223.2 kg |
How Your Kettlebell High Pull vs Barbell Deadlift 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 kettlebell high pull strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Kettlebell High Pull 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.
3. Find the barbell deadlift strength level
The deadlift data uses lifters ages 18–39. 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 total weight 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 kettlebell high pull | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the barbell deadlift | Adjust barbell deadlift 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 Kettlebell High Pull and Barbell Deadlift 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 barbell deadlift standard is higher; below zero means the kettlebell high pull 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.
129.7 → 238.6 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the kettlebell high pull standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the kettlebell high pull standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +207 lb +93.9 kg | +252 lb +114.3 kg | +270 lb +122.5 kg | +286 lb +129.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +219 lb +99.4 kg | +265 lb +120.2 kg | +285 lb +129.3 kg | +302 lb +136.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +229 lb +103.9 kg | +279 lb +126.5 kg | +299 lb +135.6 kg | +317 lb +143.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +240 lb +108.8 kg | +292 lb +132.5 kg | +314 lb +142.4 kg | +332 lb +150.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +251 lb +113.8 kg | +305 lb +138.3 kg | +327 lb +148.4 kg | +346 lb +156.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +261 lb +118.3 kg | +318 lb +144.3 kg | +341 lb +154.7 kg | +360 lb +163.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +271 lb +122.9 kg | +330 lb +149.7 kg | +354 lb +160.5 kg | +374 lb +169.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +281 lb +127.4 kg | +342 lb +155.1 kg | +367 lb +166.5 kg | +388 lb +175.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +291 lb +132 kg | +354 lb +160.5 kg | +380 lb +172.4 kg | +402 lb +182.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +301 lb +136.5 kg | +365 lb +165.5 kg | +393 lb +178.3 kg | +414 lb +187.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +310 lb +140.6 kg | +377 lb +171 kg | +405 lb +183.7 kg | +428 lb +194.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +319 lb +144.7 kg | +388 lb +176 kg | +416 lb +188.7 kg | +440 lb +199.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +329 lb +149.2 kg | +400 lb +181.5 kg | +429 lb +194.6 kg | +453 lb +205.5 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +338 lb +153.3 kg | +411 lb +186.4 kg | +440 lb +199.6 kg | +465 lb +211 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +347 lb +157.4 kg | +422 lb +191.4 kg | +452 lb +205 kg | +479 lb +217.3 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +355 lb +161.1 kg | +432 lb +196 kg | +464 lb +210.4 kg | +490 lb +222.3 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +364 lb +165.1 kg | +443 lb +200.9 kg | +476 lb +215.9 kg | +502 lb +227.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +372 lb +168.8 kg | +453 lb +205.4 kg | +486 lb +220.4 kg | +515 lb +233.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +381 lb +172.9 kg | +464 lb +210.5 kg | +497 lb +225.4 kg | +526 lb +238.6 kg |
How Women’s Kettlebell High Pull and Barbell Deadlift Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
88.4 → 157.9 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the kettlebell high pull standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the kettlebell high pull standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +124 lb +56.3 kg | +161 lb +73.1 kg | +180 lb +81.7 kg | +195 lb +88.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +132 lb +59.9 kg | +171 lb +77.6 kg | +193 lb +87.5 kg | +208 lb +94.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +140 lb +63.5 kg | +181 lb +82.1 kg | +204 lb +92.5 kg | +220 lb +99.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg | +191 lb +86.6 kg | +215 lb +97.5 kg | +232 lb +105.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +154 lb +69.9 kg | +200 lb +90.8 kg | +227 lb +102.9 kg | +244 lb +110.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +162 lb +73.5 kg | +210 lb +95.3 kg | +237 lb +107.5 kg | +255 lb +115.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +170 lb +77.1 kg | +220 lb +99.8 kg | +248 lb +112.5 kg | +266 lb +120.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +176 lb +79.9 kg | +228 lb +103.4 kg | +257 lb +116.5 kg | +277 lb +125.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +183 lb +83 kg | +237 lb +107.5 kg | +268 lb +121.6 kg | +288 lb +130.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +189 lb +85.7 kg | +246 lb +111.6 kg | +278 lb +126.1 kg | +298 lb +135.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +196 lb +88.9 kg | +255 lb +115.7 kg | +288 lb +130.7 kg | +309 lb +140.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +203 lb +92.1 kg | +263 lb +119.3 kg | +296 lb +134.2 kg | +320 lb +145.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +209 lb +94.8 kg | +272 lb +123.4 kg | +306 lb +138.8 kg | +329 lb +149.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +215 lb +97.5 kg | +280 lb +127 kg | +315 lb +142.9 kg | +339 lb +153.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +222 lb +100.7 kg | +287 lb +130.2 kg | +324 lb +147 kg | +348 lb +157.9 kg |
Kettlebell High Pull and Barbell Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict kettlebell high pull test and a conventional barbell deadlift. Use strict canonical Kettlebell High Pull and Barbell Deadlift tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Kettlebell High Pull setup and load convention
one kettlebell high-pulled by one arm at a time total valid reps across both arms combined high pull one kettlebell with elbow leading to a controlled chest or upper-rib height without rack catch, overhead turnover, upright-row-only grinding, partial pull, or off-hand assistance Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
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.
Enter one recent Kettlebell High Pull result and one recent Barbell Deadlift result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Weight used for Kettlebell High Pull and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift.
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