Barbell Clean And Jerk vs Barbell Power Clean Strength Standards
Compare your barbell clean and jerk and barbell power clean against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Add a recent 1–12-rep result for each lift to compare estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: total barbell weight and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, split jerk and power jerk count only when locked out and recovered under control. For the second exercise, begin every rep motionless on the floor, reach full extension, turn the bar over into a secure front rack above parallel, and stand tall. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Barbell Clean And Jerk vs Barbell Power Clean Strength Standards
These bodyweight tables place the barbell clean and jerk and power clean targets side by side from Novice through Elite. Use them to compare standards, not to force a particular ratio between the lifts.
Find the closest row in the men’s or women’s table. Every target lists Barbell Clean And Jerk / Power Clean, pounds first and kilograms second. Enter your own sets above for exact ratings without testing a true one-rep max.
Men’s Barbell Clean And Jerk vs Power Clean 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 | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 92 lb41.7 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 157 lb71.2 kg | 199 lb90.3 kg |
| Power Clean | 84 lb38.1 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 154 lb69.9 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 97 lb44 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg |
| Power Clean | 89 lb40.4 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 162 lb73.5 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 102 lb46.3 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | 220 lb99.8 kg |
| Power Clean | 93 lb42.2 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 107 lb48.5 kg | 139 lb63 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 231 lb104.8 kg |
| Power Clean | 97 lb44 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg | 220 lb99.8 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 111 lb50.3 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | 241 lb109.3 kg |
| Power Clean | 102 lb46.3 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | 229 lb103.9 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 116 lb52.6 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 198 lb89.8 kg | 251 lb113.9 kg |
| Power Clean | 106 lb48.1 kg | 150 lb68 kg | 194 lb88 kg | 239 lb108.4 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 121 lb54.9 kg | 157 lb71.2 kg | 205 lb93 kg | 260 lb117.9 kg |
| Power Clean | 110 lb49.9 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 202 lb91.6 kg | 248 lb112.5 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 125 lb56.7 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | 213 lb96.6 kg | 270 lb122.5 kg |
| Power Clean | 114 lb51.7 kg | 162 lb73.5 kg | 209 lb94.8 kg | 257 lb116.6 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 129 lb58.5 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | 220 lb99.8 kg | 279 lb126.6 kg |
| Power Clean | 118 lb53.5 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 216 lb98 kg | 266 lb120.7 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 134 lb60.8 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | 228 lb103.4 kg | 289 lb131.1 kg |
| Power Clean | 122 lb55.3 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | 223 lb101.2 kg | 275 lb124.7 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 138 lb62.6 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | 235 lb106.6 kg | 298 lb135.2 kg |
| Power Clean | 126 lb57.2 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg | 230 lb104.3 kg | 283 lb128.4 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 142 lb64.4 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg | 242 lb109.8 kg | 307 lb139.3 kg |
| Power Clean | 129 lb58.5 kg | 184 lb83.5 kg | 237 lb107.5 kg | 292 lb132.4 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 146 lb66.2 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | 249 lb112.9 kg | 316 lb143.3 kg |
| Power Clean | 133 lb60.3 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg | 244 lb110.7 kg | 300 lb136.1 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 150 lb68 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | 256 lb116.1 kg | 324 lb147 kg |
| Power Clean | 137 lb62.1 kg | 195 lb88.5 kg | 251 lb113.9 kg | 309 lb140.2 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 154 lb69.9 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg | 263 lb119.3 kg | 333 lb151 kg |
| Power Clean | 141 lb64 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | 258 lb117 kg | 317 lb143.8 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 158 lb71.7 kg | 206 lb93.4 kg | 269 lb122 kg | 341 lb154.7 kg |
| Power Clean | 144 lb65.3 kg | 205 lb93 kg | 264 lb119.7 kg | 325 lb147.4 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 162 lb73.5 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg | 276 lb125.2 kg | 350 lb158.8 kg |
| Power Clean | 148 lb67.1 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg | 271 lb122.9 kg | 333 lb151 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 166 lb75.3 kg | 216 lb98 kg | 282 lb127.9 kg | 358 lb162.4 kg |
| Power Clean | 151 lb68.5 kg | 215 lb97.5 kg | 277 lb125.6 kg | 341 lb154.7 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 169 lb76.7 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg | 289 lb131.1 kg | 366 lb166 kg |
| Power Clean | 155 lb70.3 kg | 220 lb99.8 kg | 283 lb128.4 kg | 348 lb157.9 kg |
Women’s Barbell Clean And Jerk vs Power Clean 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 | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 46 lb20.9 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg |
| Power Clean | 52 lb23.6 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 49 lb22.2 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 100 lb45.4 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg |
| Power Clean | 55 lb24.9 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 52 lb23.6 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 106 lb48.1 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg |
| Power Clean | 59 lb26.8 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 55 lb24.9 kg | 79 lb35.8 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg |
| Power Clean | 62 lb28.1 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 130 lb59 kg | 164 lb74.4 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 57 lb25.9 kg | 83 lb37.6 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg |
| Power Clean | 65 lb29.5 kg | 100 lb45.4 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 172 lb78 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 60 lb27.2 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 162 lb73.5 kg |
| Power Clean | 68 lb30.8 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 63 lb28.6 kg | 91 lb41.3 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg |
| Power Clean | 71 lb32.2 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 188 lb85.3 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 65 lb29.5 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 176 lb79.8 kg |
| Power Clean | 74 lb33.6 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 68 lb30.8 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 139 lb63 kg | 183 lb83 kg |
| Power Clean | 77 lb34.9 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 161 lb73 kg | 203 lb92.1 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 70 lb31.8 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg |
| Power Clean | 80 lb36.3 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 167 lb75.7 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 73 lb33.1 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg |
| Power Clean | 82 lb37.2 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | 218 lb98.9 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 75 lb34 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 154 lb69.9 kg | 203 lb92.1 kg |
| Power Clean | 85 lb38.6 kg | 131 lb59.4 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg | 225 lb102.1 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 77 lb34.9 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | 209 lb94.8 kg |
| Power Clean | 88 lb39.9 kg | 136 lb61.7 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 80 lb36.3 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg | 164 lb74.4 kg | 215 lb97.5 kg |
| Power Clean | 90 lb40.8 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | 239 lb108.4 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Barbell Clean And Jerk | 82 lb37.2 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 222 lb100.7 kg |
| Power Clean | 93 lb42.2 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | 246 lb111.6 kg |
How Your Barbell Clean And Jerk vs Barbell Power Clean 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
When the set contains one rep, the entered load is the estimate. For 2–12 reps, the calculator keeps the less aggressive of the two formula results.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
Set quality matters for this Barbell Clean And Jerk vs Barbell Power Clean comparison. Enter technically consistent, challenging sets, and prefer lower-rep results when practical because the estimate extends less far beyond the performed set.
2. Find the barbell clean and jerk strength level
For barbell clean and 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.
3. Find the power clean strength level
For power clean, 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 heavier lifters are expected to clean 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.
Treat the result as a training comparison rather than an explanation of why one lift trails. Set quality, fatigue, skill, and training exposure all matter. 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 barbell clean and jerk | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the power clean | Adjust power clean 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. |
How Men’s Barbell Clean And Jerk and Barbell Power Clean Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
4.6 → 8.1 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 Power Clean standard minus the Barbell Clean And Jerk standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Power Clean standard is higher, and below zero means the Barbell Clean And 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 Barbell Clean And Jerk and Barbell Power Clean Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
Across 100–240 lb bodyweight, the Elite gap changes from 5.9 to 10.9 kg.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Power Clean standard minus the Barbell Clean And Jerk standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Power Clean standard is higher, and below zero means the Barbell Clean And 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.
Barbell Clean And Jerk and Barbell Power Clean Exercises Used by This Calculator
The calculator expects repeatable barbell clean and jerk and power clean results. Follow each exercise definition below so the two ratings are based on valid tests. Use strict, repeatable Barbell Clean And Jerk and Power Clean 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 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.
Start from the floor and catch above parallel
Enter total barbell weight. Begin every rep motionless on the floor, reach full extension, turn the bar over into a secure front rack above parallel, and stand tall. Do not enter a hang clean, squat clean, muscle clean, high pull without a catch, bounced rep, press-out, strapped lift, or machine variation.
Enter one recent Barbell Clean And Jerk result and one recent Barbell Power Clean result
Use the correct input for each exercise: Total barbell load and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Barbell Clean And Jerk and Total barbell weight and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Barbell Power Clean.
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