Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards Calculator
Compare your Barbell Deadlift strength with Endura's strength standards for men and women at your bodyweight. A useful benchmark for a good one-rep max is our Intermediate standard: approximately 438 lb at 190 lb for a man and 263 lb at 150 lb for a woman.
How does your best lift compare? Enter your bodyweight, the exact exercise weight accepted by this calculator, and the reps you completed below. The calculator estimates your one-rep max and shows your strength level for your bodyweight. Use the exercise-specific approved repetition convention.
The calculator compares that estimated one-rep max with the Barbell Deadlift standards for your sex at your bodyweight. It preserves the calculator's existing equations, thresholds, and input meanings; the benchmark is a comparison target, not a working-set prescription.
What Is a Good Weight for Barbell Deadlift?
A useful Endura benchmark for Barbell Deadlift is the Intermediate level. At the reference bodyweights used by this model, Intermediate begins around 438 lb for a 190 lb man and 263 lb for a 150 lb woman. These are estimated one-rep-max comparison targets, not universal starting weights or measured population averages.
Enter the exact exercise weight accepted by this calculator. Keep the same convention when comparing sets. Use the exercise-specific approved repetition convention. Enter your bodyweight, exact exercise weight, and valid reps to see how your set compares with the bodyweight-adjusted standards and the next target.
Your Barbell Deadlift result compares your estimated one-rep max with strength targets adjusted for your sex and exact bodyweight. The result is still specific to Barbell Deadlift; it should not be treated as a rating for a nearby exercise.
A heavier lifter receives higher target loads, but those targets do not rise pound-for-pound with bodyweight. This is why the calculator uses your exact bodyweight instead of assigning every lifter’s tier from one fixed bodyweight ratio.
Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
Use the men’s or women’s table and find the row closest to your bodyweight for a quick reference. For an exact result, enter your bodyweight, weight lifted, and reps into the calculator. It will estimate your one-rep max, identify your strength level, and show the next target to pursue.
Enter the total barbell weight, including the bar, and completed barbell deadlift repetitions from the floor to full lockout.
Endura built these standards from reviewed Barbell Deadlift targets and adjusts them for different bodyweights. They are practical benchmarks for this exact test—not population averages or standards for Trap Bar Deadlift.
Men's Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | Under 252 lb | 252–321 lb | 322–370 lb | 371–419 lb | 420–454 lb | 455 lb+ |
| 130 lb | Under 266 lb | 266–339 lb | 340–390 lb | 391–442 lb | 443–479 lb | 480 lb+ |
| 140 lb | Under 279 lb | 279–356 lb | 357–410 lb | 411–464 lb | 465–503 lb | 504 lb+ |
| 150 lb | Under 292 lb | 292–373 lb | 374–430 lb | 431–486 lb | 487–527 lb | 528 lb+ |
| 160 lb | Under 305 lb | 305–390 lb | 391–448 lb | 449–507 lb | 508–550 lb | 551 lb+ |
| 170 lb | Under 318 lb | 318–406 lb | 407–467 lb | 468–528 lb | 529–573 lb | 574 lb+ |
| 180 lb | Under 330 lb | 330–421 lb | 422–485 lb | 486–549 lb | 550–595 lb | 596 lb+ |
| 190 lb | Under 342 lb | 342–437 lb | 438–503 lb | 504–569 lb | 570–617 lb | 618 lb+ |
| 200 lb | Under 354 lb | 354–452 lb | 453–521 lb | 522–589 lb | 590–638 lb | 639 lb+ |
| 210 lb | Under 366 lb | 366–467 lb | 468–538 lb | 539–608 lb | 609–660 lb | 661 lb+ |
| 220 lb | Under 377 lb | 377–482 lb | 483–555 lb | 556–628 lb | 629–680 lb | 681 lb+ |
| 230 lb | Under 388 lb | 388–496 lb | 497–571 lb | 572–646 lb | 647–701 lb | 702 lb+ |
| 240 lb | Under 400 lb | 400–511 lb | 512–588 lb | 589–665 lb | 666–721 lb | 722 lb+ |
| 250 lb | Under 411 lb | 411–525 lb | 526–604 lb | 605–683 lb | 684–741 lb | 742 lb+ |
| 260 lb | Under 422 lb | 422–539 lb | 540–620 lb | 621–702 lb | 703–761 lb | 762 lb+ |
Women's Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb | Under 149 lb | 149–200 lb | 201–240 lb | 241–274 lb | 275–313 lb | 314 lb+ |
| 110 lb | Under 159 lb | 159–213 lb | 214–256 lb | 257–293 lb | 294–334 lb | 335 lb+ |
| 120 lb | Under 168 lb | 168–226 lb | 227–271 lb | 272–310 lb | 311–354 lb | 355 lb+ |
| 130 lb | Under 177 lb | 177–238 lb | 239–286 lb | 287–327 lb | 328–374 lb | 375 lb+ |
| 140 lb | Under 186 lb | 186–250 lb | 251–301 lb | 302–344 lb | 345–392 lb | 393 lb+ |
| 150 lb | Under 195 lb | 195–262 lb | 263–315 lb | 316–360 lb | 361–411 lb | 412 lb+ |
| 160 lb | Under 204 lb | 204–274 lb | 275–329 lb | 330–376 lb | 377–429 lb | 430 lb+ |
| 170 lb | Under 212 lb | 212–285 lb | 286–342 lb | 343–391 lb | 392–447 lb | 448 lb+ |
| 180 lb | Under 220 lb | 220–296 lb | 297–356 lb | 357–407 lb | 408–464 lb | 465 lb+ |
| 190 lb | Under 228 lb | 228–307 lb | 308–369 lb | 370–422 lb | 423–481 lb | 482 lb+ |
| 200 lb | Under 236 lb | 236–318 lb | 319–382 lb | 383–436 lb | 437–498 lb | 499 lb+ |
| 210 lb | Under 244 lb | 244–328 lb | 329–394 lb | 395–451 lb | 452–515 lb | 516 lb+ |
| 220 lb | Under 252 lb | 252–339 lb | 340–407 lb | 408–465 lb | 466–531 lb | 532 lb+ |
How the Barbell Deadlift Calculator Works
Enter your sex, bodyweight, weight lifted, and reps. The calculator estimates your one-rep max from the set, then compares that estimate with the Barbell Deadlift targets for your exact bodyweight. A one-rep entry uses the entered weight directly.
The bodyweight adjustment starts with reviewed targets for a 190 lb man and a 150 lb woman. For example, the men’s Advanced target is 431 lb at 150 lb bodyweight, 504 lb at 190 lb, and 572 lb at 230 lb. That is why the calculator needs your exact bodyweight instead of using one fixed bodyweight ratio for everyone.
Elite Barbell Deadlift Strength Levels
Elite Barbell Deadlift strength means reaching the Elite target for your sex and exact bodyweight while following the calculator’s accepted testing rules. The target increases as bodyweight increases, but not pound-for-pound, so use the calculator for your exact Elite and Stretch targets.
| Sex | Bodyweight | Elite begins | Stretch begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 150 lb | 487 lb | 528 lb |
| Men | 190 lb | 570 lb | 618 lb |
| Men | 230 lb | 647 lb | 702 lb |
| Women | 120 lb | 311 lb | 355 lb |
| Women | 150 lb | 361 lb | 412 lb |
| Women | 180 lb | 408 lb | 465 lb |
Barbell Deadlift Comparisons
Use these comparisons to see how your Barbell Deadlift strength carries over when the implement, starting position, or finish changes. Test each movement under its own rules so every result reflects the exercise you actually performed.
Compare the strength levels each calculator gives you instead of assuming the same weight means the same thing in different exercises. A meaningful gap can point you toward the part of the movement worth working on next.
| Compare with | What the comparison can show | How the test differs |
|---|---|---|
| Trap Bar Deadlift | Assess the deadlift performed inside a trap bar. | The bar and starting position differ from a conventional barbell deadlift. |
| Farmer’s Walk | Assess a weighted carry under its own distance and weight rules. | Carrying a weight is a different test from lifting it once from the floor. |
| Barbell Romanian Deadlift | Assess a controlled Romanian deadlift from standing. | The repetition starts from standing and uses a controlled hinge rather than a floor start. |
| Barbell Back Squat (High-Bar, Full Depth) | Assess a high-bar squat to the stated full depth. | The squat uses a different movement and its own bodyweight-specific targets. |
| Weighted Pull-Up | Assess a weighted pull-up using its stated weight convention. | A vertical pull has its own repetition rules and cannot predict a deadlift tier. |
Barbell Deadlift Milestones and Next Targets
Your next Barbell Deadlift milestone is the next strength level above your current result. Enter your sex, bodyweight, total barbell weight including the bar, and completed floor-to-lockout deadlift repetitions to see exactly how much estimated one-rep-max strength separates you from that level.
Use that gap as a concrete training target. Because your score is based on estimated one-rep-max strength, you can close it by lifting more weight from the floor to full lockout with the same legal stance, completing another floor-to-lockout repetition under the same conditions, or improving both. Recalculate after a strong set to see whether you reached the next level and, if not, exactly how much remains.
| Group | Reference bodyweight | Novice to Intermediate | Intermediate to Advanced | Advanced to Elite | Elite to Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 190 lb | +96 lb | +66 lb | +66 lb | +48 lb |
| Women | 150 lb | +68 lb | +53 lb | +45 lb | +51 lb |
Related Tools
Use these related calculators for context, not as substitutes for the Barbell Deadlift result. Each movement has its own execution rules and strength standards.
- Trap Bar Deadlift — Assess the deadlift performed inside a trap bar.
- Farmer’s Walk — Assess a weighted carry under its own distance and weight rules.
- Barbell Romanian Deadlift — Assess a controlled Romanian deadlift from standing.
- Barbell Back Squat (High-Bar, Full Depth) — Assess a high-bar squat to the stated full depth.
- Weighted Pull-Up — Assess a weighted pull-up using its stated weight convention.
| Compare with | What the comparison can show | How the test differs |
|---|---|---|
| Trap Bar Deadlift | Assess the deadlift performed inside a trap bar. | The bar and starting position differ from a conventional barbell deadlift. |
| Farmer’s Walk | Assess a weighted carry under its own distance and weight rules. | Carrying a weight is a different test from lifting it once from the floor. |
| Barbell Romanian Deadlift | Assess a controlled Romanian deadlift from standing. | The repetition starts from standing and uses a controlled hinge rather than a floor start. |
| Barbell Back Squat (High-Bar, Full Depth) | Assess a high-bar squat to the stated full depth. | The squat uses a different movement and its own bodyweight-specific targets. |
| Weighted Pull-Up | Assess a weighted pull-up using its stated weight convention. | A vertical pull has its own repetition rules and cannot predict a deadlift tier. |