Barbell Clean Pull vs Clean Deadlift Strength Standards
Compare your barbell clean pull and clean 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 barbell load and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Barbell Clean Pull and Total barbell weight and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Clean Deadlift. Use Total barbell weight, bodyweight, and reps and a strict barbell clean deadlift from the floor to full standing using a clean-style setup, grip, posture, and close bar path. 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.
Barbell Clean Pull vs Clean Deadlift Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the barbell clean pull and clean 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 barbell clean pull and clean 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 Barbell Clean Pull / Clean 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 Barbell Clean Pull vs Clean Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Clean Pull; the second is Clean 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 | 112 / 177 lb 50.8 / 80.3 kg | 147 / 227 lb 66.7 / 103 kg | 189 / 272 lb 85.7 / 123.4 kg | 231 / 314 lb 104.8 / 142.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 118 / 187 lb 53.5 / 84.8 kg | 155 / 240 lb 70.3 / 108.9 kg | 200 / 287 lb 90.7 / 130.2 kg | 244 / 332 lb 110.7 / 150.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 124 / 197 lb 56.2 / 89.4 kg | 163 / 252 lb 73.9 / 114.3 kg | 210 / 302 lb 95.3 / 137 kg | 256 / 348 lb 116.1 / 157.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 130 / 206 lb 59 / 93.4 kg | 171 / 264 lb 77.6 / 119.7 kg | 220 / 316 lb 99.8 / 143.3 kg | 268 / 365 lb 121.6 / 165.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 136 / 215 lb 61.7 / 97.5 kg | 178 / 276 lb 80.7 / 125.2 kg | 229 / 330 lb 103.9 / 149.7 kg | 280 / 381 lb 127 / 172.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 141 / 224 lb 64 / 101.6 kg | 186 / 287 lb 84.4 / 130.2 kg | 239 / 344 lb 108.4 / 156 kg | 292 / 396 lb 132.4 / 179.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 147 / 232 lb 66.7 / 105.2 kg | 193 / 298 lb 87.5 / 135.2 kg | 248 / 357 lb 112.5 / 161.9 kg | 303 / 412 lb 137.4 / 186.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 152 / 241 lb 68.9 / 109.3 kg | 200 / 309 lb 90.7 / 140.2 kg | 257 / 370 lb 116.6 / 167.8 kg | 314 / 427 lb 142.4 / 193.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 157 / 249 lb 71.2 / 112.9 kg | 207 / 320 lb 93.9 / 145.1 kg | 266 / 383 lb 120.7 / 173.7 kg | 325 / 442 lb 147.4 / 200.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 162 / 258 lb 73.5 / 117 kg | 214 / 330 lb 97.1 / 149.7 kg | 275 / 396 lb 124.7 / 179.6 kg | 336 / 456 lb 152.4 / 206.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 168 / 266 lb 76.2 / 120.7 kg | 221 / 341 lb 100.2 / 154.7 kg | 283 / 408 lb 128.4 / 185.1 kg | 346 / 471 lb 156.9 / 213.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 173 / 274 lb 78.5 / 124.3 kg | 227 / 351 lb 103 / 159.2 kg | 292 / 420 lb 132.4 / 190.5 kg | 357 / 485 lb 161.9 / 220 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 178 / 282 lb 80.7 / 127.9 kg | 234 / 361 lb 106.1 / 163.7 kg | 300 / 432 lb 136.1 / 196 kg | 367 / 499 lb 166.5 / 226.3 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 183 / 289 lb 83 / 131.1 kg | 240 / 371 lb 108.9 / 168.3 kg | 309 / 444 lb 140.2 / 201.4 kg | 377 / 513 lb 171 / 232.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 187 / 297 lb 84.8 / 134.7 kg | 247 / 381 lb 112 / 172.8 kg | 317 / 456 lb 143.8 / 206.8 kg | 387 / 526 lb 175.5 / 238.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 192 / 305 lb 87.1 / 138.3 kg | 253 / 391 lb 114.8 / 177.4 kg | 325 / 468 lb 147.4 / 212.3 kg | 397 / 540 lb 180.1 / 244.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 197 / 312 lb 89.4 / 141.5 kg | 259 / 400 lb 117.5 / 181.4 kg | 333 / 479 lb 151 / 217.3 kg | 407 / 553 lb 184.6 / 250.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 201 / 319 lb 91.2 / 144.7 kg | 265 / 410 lb 120.2 / 186 kg | 341 / 490 lb 154.7 / 222.3 kg | 416 / 566 lb 188.7 / 256.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 206 / 327 lb 93.4 / 148.3 kg | 271 / 419 lb 122.9 / 190.1 kg | 348 / 502 lb 157.9 / 227.7 kg | 426 / 579 lb 193.2 / 262.6 kg |
Women’s Barbell Clean Pull vs Clean Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Clean Pull; the second is Clean 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 | 63 / 103 lb 28.6 / 46.7 kg | 86 / 139 lb 39 / 63 kg | 114 / 171 lb 51.7 / 77.6 kg | 143 / 200 lb 64.9 / 90.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 67 / 110 lb 30.4 / 49.9 kg | 92 / 148 lb 41.7 / 67.1 kg | 122 / 182 lb 55.3 / 82.6 kg | 153 / 213 lb 69.4 / 96.6 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 72 / 116 lb 32.7 / 52.6 kg | 97 / 157 lb 44 / 71.2 kg | 129 / 193 lb 58.5 / 87.5 kg | 162 / 226 lb 73.5 / 102.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 75 / 123 lb 34 / 55.8 kg | 103 / 165 lb 46.7 / 74.8 kg | 136 / 204 lb 61.7 / 92.5 kg | 171 / 238 lb 77.6 / 108 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 79 / 129 lb 35.8 / 58.5 kg | 108 / 174 lb 49 / 78.9 kg | 143 / 214 lb 64.9 / 97.1 kg | 180 / 250 lb 81.6 / 113.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 83 / 135 lb 37.6 / 61.2 kg | 113 / 182 lb 51.3 / 82.6 kg | 150 / 224 lb 68 / 101.6 kg | 188 / 262 lb 85.3 / 118.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 87 / 141 lb 39.5 / 64 kg | 118 / 190 lb 53.5 / 86.2 kg | 157 / 234 lb 71.2 / 106.1 kg | 196 / 274 lb 88.9 / 124.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 90 / 147 lb 40.8 / 66.7 kg | 123 / 198 lb 55.8 / 89.8 kg | 163 / 243 lb 73.9 / 110.2 kg | 204 / 285 lb 92.5 / 129.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 94 / 152 lb 42.6 / 68.9 kg | 128 / 206 lb 58.1 / 93.4 kg | 169 / 253 lb 76.7 / 114.8 kg | 212 / 296 lb 96.2 / 134.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 97 / 158 lb 44 / 71.7 kg | 132 / 213 lb 59.9 / 96.6 kg | 176 / 262 lb 79.8 / 118.8 kg | 220 / 307 lb 99.8 / 139.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 101 / 164 lb 45.8 / 74.4 kg | 137 / 220 lb 62.1 / 99.8 kg | 182 / 271 lb 82.6 / 122.9 kg | 228 / 317 lb 103.4 / 143.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 104 / 169 lb 47.2 / 76.7 kg | 141 / 228 lb 64 / 103.4 kg | 188 / 280 lb 85.3 / 127 kg | 235 / 328 lb 106.6 / 148.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 107 / 174 lb 48.5 / 78.9 kg | 146 / 235 lb 66.2 / 106.6 kg | 194 / 289 lb 88 / 131.1 kg | 243 / 338 lb 110.2 / 153.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 110 / 180 lb 49.9 / 81.6 kg | 150 / 242 lb 68 / 109.8 kg | 199 / 298 lb 90.3 / 135.2 kg | 250 / 348 lb 113.4 / 157.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 114 / 185 lb 51.7 / 83.9 kg | 155 / 249 lb 70.3 / 112.9 kg | 205 / 306 lb 93 / 138.8 kg | 257 / 358 lb 116.6 / 162.4 kg |
How Your Barbell Clean Pull vs Clean 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 barbell clean pull strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Barbell Clean 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 clean deadlift strength level
The standards use the sex-specific strength levels from the individual Clean 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 heavier lifters are expected to clean deadlift more total barbell 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 barbell clean pull | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the clean deadlift | Adjust clean 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 Barbell Clean Pull and Clean 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 clean deadlift standard is higher; below zero means the barbell clean 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.
37.6 → 69.4 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the clean deadlift standard minus the barbell clean pull standard. A plus sign means the clean deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell clean pull standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +83 lb +37.7 kg | +83 lb +37.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +85 lb +38.6 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg | +88 lb +39.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +73 lb +33.2 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +92 lb +41.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +76 lb +34.4 kg | +93 lb +42.1 kg | +96 lb +43.5 kg | +97 lb +44 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +79 lb +35.8 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +83 lb +37.6 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +105 lb +47.6 kg | +104 lb +47.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg | +105 lb +47.7 kg | +109 lb +49.4 kg | +109 lb +49.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +109 lb +49.5 kg | +113 lb +51.2 kg | +113 lb +51.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +113 lb +51.2 kg | +117 lb +53 kg | +117 lb +53.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +96 lb +43.5 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg | +121 lb +54.9 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg | +120 lb +54.5 kg | +125 lb +56.7 kg | +125 lb +56.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +124 lb +56.2 kg | +128 lb +58.1 kg | +128 lb +58.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +104 lb +47.2 kg | +127 lb +57.6 kg | +132 lb +59.9 kg | +132 lb +59.8 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +131 lb +59.4 kg | +135 lb +61.2 kg | +136 lb +61.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +110 lb +49.9 kg | +134 lb +60.8 kg | +139 lb +63 kg | +139 lb +63.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +113 lb +51.2 kg | +138 lb +62.6 kg | +143 lb +64.9 kg | +143 lb +64.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +115 lb +52.1 kg | +141 lb +63.9 kg | +146 lb +66.3 kg | +146 lb +66.2 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +118 lb +53.5 kg | +145 lb +65.8 kg | +149 lb +67.6 kg | +150 lb +68 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +121 lb +54.9 kg | +148 lb +67.2 kg | +154 lb +69.8 kg | +153 lb +69.4 kg |
How Women’s Barbell Clean Pull and Clean 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.
25.8 → 45.8 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the clean deadlift standard minus the barbell clean pull standard. A plus sign means the clean deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell clean pull standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +53 lb +24 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +60 lb +27.3 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +64 lb +29 kg | +64 lb +29 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +68 lb +30.8 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +70 lb +31.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +74 lb +33.6 kg | +74 lb +33.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +81 lb +36.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +78 lb +35.3 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg | +86 lb +39 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +83 lb +37.7 kg | +89 lb +40.3 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +87 lb +39.4 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +93 lb +42.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg | +92 lb +41.8 kg | +99 lb +44.9 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +94 lb +42.6 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg |
Barbell Clean Pull and Clean Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict barbell clean pull test and a strict barbell clean deadlift. Use strict canonical Barbell Clean Pull and Clean Deadlift tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Barbell Clean Pull setup and load convention
Total barbell weight, bodyweight, and reps floor start, clean-width grip, close bar path, explosive finish, straight arms until extension, and no turnover or rack catch No full cleans, power cleans, clean deadlifts, conventional deadlifts, snatch pulls, upright rows, high-pull arm yanks, bounced reps, catches, and shrug-only finishes Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set
Use total barbell weight and a clean-style floor pull
Pull a straight barbell from a motionless floor start to full standing with a consistent clean-style stance, grip, posture, and close bar path. Enter total barbell weight. Do not add a clean-pull shrug or count conventional, sumo, power-clean, clean-and-jerk, partial, bounced, touch-and-go, hitched, or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Barbell Clean Pull result and one recent Clean Deadlift result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total barbell load and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Barbell Clean Pull and Total barbell weight and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Clean Deadlift.
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