Barbell Clean And Press vs Barbell Hang Power Snatch
Compare your clean and press (barbell) and barbell hang power snatch against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter one recent set of 1–12 reps for each lift to see estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, stand fully before starting the overhead press. For the second exercise, start from a consistent hang, extend explosively, turn the bar over, catch overhead in a power position, and stabilize under control. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Clean And Press (Barbell) vs Barbell Hang Power Snatch Strength Standards
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the clean and press (barbell) and barbell hang power snatch 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 Clean And Press (Barbell) / Barbell Hang Power Snatch, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Clean And Press (Barbell) vs Barbell Hang Power Snatch 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 | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 70 lb31.8 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 104 lb47.2 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 49 lb22.2 kg | 70 lb31.8 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 74 lb33.6 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 52 lb23.6 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 100 lb45.4 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 78 lb35.4 kg | 96 lb43.5 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 55 lb24.9 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 81 lb36.7 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 57 lb25.9 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 139 lb63 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 85 lb38.6 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 60 lb27.2 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 88 lb39.9 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 131 lb59.4 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 62 lb28.1 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 92 lb41.7 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 136 lb61.7 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 65 lb29.5 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | 157 lb71.2 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 95 lb43.1 kg | 118 lb53.5 kg | 141 lb64 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 67 lb30.4 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 98 lb44.5 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | 177 lb80.3 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 69 lb31.3 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 102 lb46.3 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 183 lb83 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 72 lb32.7 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 105 lb47.6 kg | 130 lb59 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 74 lb33.6 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 108 lb49 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 194 lb88 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 76 lb34.5 kg | 108 lb49 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 111 lb50.3 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 78 lb35.4 kg | 111 lb50.3 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 114 lb51.7 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | 205 lb93 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 80 lb36.3 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 117 lb53.1 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 83 lb37.6 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 120 lb54.4 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 178 lb80.7 kg | 216 lb98 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 85 lb38.6 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | 206 lb93.4 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 123 lb55.8 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg | 183 lb83 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 87 lb39.5 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 167 lb75.7 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 126 lb57.2 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | 227 lb103 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 89 lb40.4 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | 216 lb98 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 129 lb58.5 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 191 lb86.6 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 91 lb41.3 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg | 175 lb79.4 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg |
Women’s Clean And Press (Barbell) vs Barbell Hang Power Snatch 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 | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 34 lb15.4 kg | 43 lb19.5 kg | 53 lb24 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 25 lb11.3 kg | 39 lb17.7 kg | 55 lb24.9 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 37 lb16.8 kg | 46 lb20.9 kg | 56 lb25.4 kg | 73 lb33.1 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 27 lb12.2 kg | 41 lb18.6 kg | 59 lb26.8 kg | 76 lb34.5 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 39 lb17.7 kg | 48 lb21.8 kg | 59 lb26.8 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 28 lb12.7 kg | 44 lb20 kg | 62 lb28.1 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 41 lb18.6 kg | 51 lb23.1 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 82 lb37.2 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 30 lb13.6 kg | 46 lb20.9 kg | 65 lb29.5 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 43 lb19.5 kg | 53 lb24 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 86 lb39 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 32 lb14.5 kg | 49 lb22.2 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg | 89 lb40.4 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 45 lb20.4 kg | 56 lb25.4 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 33 lb15 kg | 51 lb23.1 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 93 lb42.2 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 47 lb21.3 kg | 58 lb26.3 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 34 lb15.4 kg | 53 lb24 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 97 lb44 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 49 lb22.2 kg | 61 lb27.7 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 36 lb16.3 kg | 55 lb24.9 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 51 lb23.1 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 37 lb16.8 kg | 58 lb26.3 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 53 lb24 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 39 lb17.7 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 55 lb24.9 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 40 lb18.1 kg | 62 lb28.1 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 113 lb51.3 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 56 lb25.4 kg | 70 lb31.8 kg | 86 lb39 kg | 113 lb51.3 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 41 lb18.6 kg | 64 lb29 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 58 lb26.3 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 89 lb40.4 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 43 lb19.5 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 93 lb42.2 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 60 lb27.2 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 44 lb20 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 96 lb43.5 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Clean And Press (Barbell) | 62 lb28.1 kg | 77 lb34.9 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg |
| Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 45 lb20.4 kg | 70 lb31.8 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg |
How Your Clean And Press (Barbell) vs Barbell Hang Power Snatch Result Is Calculated
The calculator estimates both one-rep maxes, rates each one against its exercise and bodyweight standards, and then compares the two ratings.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
A one-rep set uses the entered weight. For 2–12 reps, both formulas are calculated and the lower estimate is retained.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
For the most useful Clean And Press (Barbell) vs Barbell Hang Power Snatch 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 clean and press (barbell) strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Clean And Press (Barbell) 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.
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 hang power snatch strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Barbell Hang Power Snatch 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.
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 clean and press (barbell) | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the barbell hang power snatch | 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. |
Use the calculator above to view both estimated maxes, strength levels, next targets, and the resulting priority or Balanced verdict.
How Men’s Clean And Press (Barbell) and Barbell Hang Power Snatch Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with Clean And Press (Barbell) for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
2.8 → 5 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 Hang Power Snatch standard minus the Clean And Press (Barbell) standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Barbell Hang Power Snatch standard is higher, and below zero means the Clean And Press (Barbell) 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 Clean And Press (Barbell) and Barbell Hang Power Snatch Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Across all listed bodyweights, Advanced and Elite keep the same higher-target direction.
At Elite, the difference is 0.9 kg at 100 lb and 1.8 kg at 240 lb.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Barbell Hang Power Snatch standard minus the Clean And Press (Barbell) standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Barbell Hang Power Snatch standard is higher, and below zero means the Clean And Press (Barbell) 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.
Clean And Press (Barbell) and Barbell Hang Power Snatch Exercises Used by This Calculator
Valid results depend on using the specified clean and press (barbell) and barbell hang power snatch technique and load convention. Use strict, repeatable Clean And Press (Barbell) and Barbell Hang Power Snatch tests that follow each exercise’s setup, range of motion, equipment, and load rules. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the Clean And Press (Barbell) setup and load convention
Barbell starts on the floor from a dead stop. Clean each rep to a stable front rack. Stand fully before starting the overhead press. Press strictly; no dip, drive, jerk, or rebend. Lock out overhead with hips, knees, and elbows extended. Lower or reset under control before the next rep. No bouncing from the floor between reps. No hang cleans, thrusters, continental cleans, or axle variations. No dumbbells, kettlebells, machines, Smith machines, or straps.
Use the Barbell Hang Power Snatch setup and load convention
The total straight-bar load lifted from the hang and caught overhead. Valid hang power snatch reps. Start from a consistent hang, extend explosively, turn the bar over, catch overhead in a power position, and stabilize under control. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Clean And Press (Barbell) result and one recent Barbell Hang Power Snatch result
First lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.
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