Axle Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
Compare your axle deadlift 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: Total external load for Axle Deadlift and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift. Use Use the total axle load, including the thick bar and plates. 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.
Axle Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the axle deadlift 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 axle deadlift 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 Axle Deadlift / 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 Axle Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Axle Deadlift; 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 | 160 / 252 lb 72.6 / 114.3 kg | 217 / 322 lb 98.4 / 146.1 kg | 286 / 371 lb 129.7 / 168.3 kg | 356 / 420 lb 161.5 / 190.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 169 / 266 lb 76.7 / 120.7 kg | 229 / 339 lb 103.9 / 153.8 kg | 302 / 391 lb 137 / 177.4 kg | 376 / 443 lb 170.6 / 200.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 178 / 279 lb 80.7 / 126.6 kg | 241 / 357 lb 109.3 / 161.9 kg | 317 / 411 lb 143.8 / 186.4 kg | 395 / 465 lb 179.2 / 210.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 186 / 292 lb 84.4 / 132.4 kg | 252 / 373 lb 114.3 / 169.2 kg | 332 / 431 lb 150.6 / 195.5 kg | 413 / 487 lb 187.3 / 220.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 194 / 305 lb 88 / 138.3 kg | 263 / 390 lb 119.3 / 176.9 kg | 347 / 449 lb 157.4 / 203.7 kg | 432 / 508 lb 196 / 230.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 202 / 318 lb 91.6 / 144.2 kg | 274 / 406 lb 124.3 / 184.2 kg | 361 / 468 lb 163.7 / 212.3 kg | 449 / 529 lb 203.7 / 240 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 210 / 330 lb 95.3 / 149.7 kg | 285 / 422 lb 129.3 / 191.4 kg | 375 / 486 lb 170.1 / 220.4 kg | 467 / 550 lb 211.8 / 249.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 218 / 342 lb 98.9 / 155.1 kg | 295 / 437 lb 133.8 / 198.2 kg | 389 / 504 lb 176.4 / 228.6 kg | 484 / 570 lb 219.5 / 258.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 226 / 354 lb 102.5 / 160.6 kg | 305 / 452 lb 138.3 / 205 kg | 403 / 522 lb 182.8 / 236.8 kg | 501 / 590 lb 227.2 / 267.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 233 / 366 lb 105.7 / 166 kg | 315 / 467 lb 142.9 / 211.8 kg | 416 / 539 lb 188.7 / 244.5 kg | 517 / 609 lb 234.5 / 276.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 240 / 377 lb 108.9 / 171 kg | 325 / 482 lb 147.4 / 218.6 kg | 429 / 556 lb 194.6 / 252.2 kg | 534 / 629 lb 242.2 / 285.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 248 / 388 lb 112.5 / 176 kg | 335 / 496 lb 152 / 225 kg | 442 / 572 lb 200.5 / 259.5 kg | 550 / 647 lb 249.5 / 293.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 255 / 400 lb 115.7 / 181.4 kg | 345 / 511 lb 156.5 / 231.8 kg | 455 / 589 lb 206.4 / 267.2 kg | 566 / 666 lb 256.7 / 302.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 262 / 411 lb 118.8 / 186.4 kg | 354 / 525 lb 160.6 / 238.1 kg | 467 / 605 lb 211.8 / 274.4 kg | 581 / 684 lb 263.5 / 310.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 269 / 422 lb 122 / 191.4 kg | 364 / 539 lb 165.1 / 244.5 kg | 479 / 621 lb 217.3 / 281.7 kg | 597 / 703 lb 270.8 / 318.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 276 / 432 lb 125.2 / 196 kg | 373 / 552 lb 169.2 / 250.4 kg | 492 / 637 lb 223.2 / 288.9 kg | 612 / 720 lb 277.6 / 326.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 282 / 443 lb 127.9 / 200.9 kg | 382 / 566 lb 173.3 / 256.7 kg | 504 / 653 lb 228.6 / 296.2 kg | 627 / 738 lb 284.4 / 334.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 289 / 453 lb 131.1 / 205.5 kg | 391 / 579 lb 177.4 / 262.6 kg | 516 / 668 lb 234.1 / 303 kg | 642 / 756 lb 291.2 / 342.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 296 / 464 lb 134.3 / 210.5 kg | 400 / 593 lb 181.4 / 269 kg | 527 / 683 lb 239 / 309.8 kg | 656 / 773 lb 297.6 / 350.6 kg |
Women’s Axle Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Axle Deadlift; 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 | 92 / 149 lb 41.7 / 67.6 kg | 126 / 201 lb 57.2 / 91.2 kg | 169 / 240 lb 76.7 / 108.9 kg | 215 / 275 lb 97.5 / 124.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 98 / 159 lb 44.5 / 72.1 kg | 134 / 214 lb 60.8 / 97.1 kg | 181 / 256 lb 82.1 / 116.1 kg | 229 / 293 lb 103.9 / 132.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 103 / 168 lb 46.7 / 76.2 kg | 142 / 227 lb 64.4 / 103 kg | 191 / 271 lb 86.6 / 122.9 kg | 243 / 310 lb 110.2 / 140.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 109 / 177 lb 49.4 / 80.3 kg | 150 / 239 lb 68 / 108.4 kg | 202 / 286 lb 91.6 / 129.7 kg | 256 / 327 lb 116.1 / 148.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 115 / 186 lb 52.2 / 84.4 kg | 158 / 251 lb 71.7 / 113.9 kg | 212 / 301 lb 96.2 / 136.5 kg | 269 / 344 lb 122 / 156 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 120 / 195 lb 54.4 / 88.5 kg | 165 / 263 lb 74.8 / 119.3 kg | 222 / 315 lb 100.7 / 142.9 kg | 282 / 360 lb 127.9 / 163.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 125 / 204 lb 56.7 / 92.5 kg | 172 / 275 lb 78 / 124.7 kg | 232 / 329 lb 105.2 / 149.2 kg | 294 / 376 lb 133.4 / 170.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 130 / 212 lb 59 / 96.2 kg | 179 / 286 lb 81.2 / 129.7 kg | 241 / 342 lb 109.3 / 155.1 kg | 307 / 391 lb 139.3 / 177.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 136 / 220 lb 61.7 / 99.8 kg | 186 / 297 lb 84.4 / 134.7 kg | 251 / 356 lb 113.9 / 161.5 kg | 318 / 407 lb 144.2 / 184.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 140 / 228 lb 63.5 / 103.4 kg | 193 / 308 lb 87.5 / 139.7 kg | 260 / 369 lb 117.9 / 167.4 kg | 330 / 421 lb 149.7 / 191 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 145 / 236 lb 65.8 / 107 kg | 200 / 319 lb 90.7 / 144.7 kg | 269 / 382 lb 122 / 173.3 kg | 342 / 436 lb 155.1 / 197.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 150 / 244 lb 68 / 110.7 kg | 206 / 329 lb 93.4 / 149.2 kg | 278 / 394 lb 126.1 / 178.7 kg | 353 / 451 lb 160.1 / 204.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 155 / 252 lb 70.3 / 114.3 kg | 213 / 340 lb 96.6 / 154.2 kg | 287 / 407 lb 130.2 / 184.6 kg | 364 / 465 lb 165.1 / 210.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 160 / 259 lb 72.6 / 117.5 kg | 219 / 350 lb 99.3 / 158.8 kg | 295 / 419 lb 133.8 / 190.1 kg | 375 / 479 lb 170.1 / 217.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 164 / 267 lb 74.4 / 121.1 kg | 226 / 360 lb 102.5 / 163.3 kg | 304 / 431 lb 137.9 / 195.5 kg | 386 / 492 lb 175.1 / 223.2 kg |
How Your Axle Deadlift 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 axle deadlift strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Axle Deadlift 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 axle deadlift | 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 Axle Deadlift 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 axle deadlift 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.
29 → 53 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the axle deadlift standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the axle deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +105 lb +47.7 kg | +85 lb +38.6 kg | +64 lb +29 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +97 lb +44 kg | +110 lb +49.9 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +67 lb +30.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +101 lb +45.9 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg | +94 lb +42.6 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +106 lb +48 kg | +121 lb +54.9 kg | +99 lb +44.9 kg | +74 lb +33.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +111 lb +50.3 kg | +127 lb +57.6 kg | +102 lb +46.3 kg | +76 lb +34.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg | +132 lb +59.9 kg | +107 lb +48.6 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg | +137 lb +62.1 kg | +111 lb +50.3 kg | +83 lb +37.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +124 lb +56.2 kg | +142 lb +64.4 kg | +115 lb +52.2 kg | +86 lb +39 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +128 lb +58.1 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg | +119 lb +54 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +133 lb +60.3 kg | +152 lb +68.9 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +137 lb +62.1 kg | +157 lb +71.2 kg | +127 lb +57.6 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +140 lb +63.5 kg | +161 lb +73 kg | +130 lb +59 kg | +97 lb +44 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +145 lb +65.7 kg | +166 lb +75.3 kg | +134 lb +60.8 kg | +100 lb +45.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +149 lb +67.6 kg | +171 lb +77.5 kg | +138 lb +62.6 kg | +103 lb +46.8 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +153 lb +69.4 kg | +175 lb +79.4 kg | +142 lb +64.4 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +156 lb +70.8 kg | +179 lb +81.2 kg | +145 lb +65.7 kg | +108 lb +49 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +161 lb +73 kg | +184 lb +83.4 kg | +149 lb +67.6 kg | +111 lb +50.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +164 lb +74.4 kg | +188 lb +85.2 kg | +152 lb +68.9 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +168 lb +76.2 kg | +193 lb +87.6 kg | +156 lb +70.8 kg | +117 lb +53 kg |
How Women’s Axle Deadlift 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.
27.2 → 48.1 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the axle deadlift standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the axle deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +61 lb +27.6 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +64 lb +29 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +85 lb +38.6 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +68 lb +30.9 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +93 lb +42.2 kg | +89 lb +40.3 kg | +75 lb +34 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +75 lb +34.1 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg | +93 lb +42.2 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +79 lb +35.8 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg | +97 lb +44 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +107 lb +48.5 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +111 lb +50.3 kg | +105 lb +47.6 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +88 lb +39.9 kg | +115 lb +52.2 kg | +109 lb +49.5 kg | +91 lb +41.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +91 lb +41.2 kg | +119 lb +54 kg | +113 lb +51.3 kg | +94 lb +42.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +94 lb +42.7 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +97 lb +44 kg | +127 lb +57.6 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +99 lb +44.9 kg | +131 lb +59.5 kg | +124 lb +56.3 kg | +104 lb +47.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg | +134 lb +60.8 kg | +127 lb +57.6 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg |
Axle Deadlift and Barbell Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict axle deadlift test and a conventional barbell deadlift. Use strict canonical Axle Deadlift and Barbell Deadlift tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Axle Deadlift setup and load convention
Use the total axle load, including the thick bar and plates. Enter only raw axle deadlift reps from the floor. Count reps that pull a thick axle from a motionless floor start to full standing lockout with raw hands, with no hitch, bounce, rack start, strap assistance, or hold-only substitution. Keep setup, range, and finish quality consistent across the entered set. Do not count substituted exercises 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 Axle Deadlift result and one recent Barbell Deadlift result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total external load for Axle Deadlift and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift.
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