Barbell Hang Power Snatch vs Barbell Snatch Strength Standards
Compare your barbell hang power snatch and barbell 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: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, start from a consistent hang, extend explosively, turn the bar over, catch overhead in a power position, and stabilize under control. For the second exercise, pull the bar from the floor, transition through the second pull, receive it overhead in a stable squat or power position, then stand to completion. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Barbell Hang Power Snatch vs Barbell Snatch Strength Standards
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the barbell hang power snatch and barbell 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 Barbell Hang Power Snatch / Barbell Snatch, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Barbell Hang Power Snatch vs Barbell 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 | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 49 lb22.2 kg | 70 lb31.8 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 75 lb34 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 167 lb75.7 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 52 lb23.6 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 100 lb45.4 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 79 lb35.8 kg | 106 lb48.1 kg | 141 lb64 kg | 176 lb79.8 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 |
| Barbell Snatch | 83 lb37.6 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 148 lb67.1 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 57 lb25.9 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 139 lb63 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 87 lb39.5 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 194 lb88 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 60 lb27.2 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 91 lb41.3 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | 161 lb73 kg | 202 lb91.6 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 62 lb28.1 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 95 lb43.1 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 65 lb29.5 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | 157 lb71.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 98 lb44.5 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg | 175 lb79.4 kg | 219 lb99.3 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 67 lb30.4 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 102 lb46.3 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 181 lb82.1 kg | 227 lb103 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 69 lb31.3 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 106 lb48.1 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | 235 lb106.6 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 72 lb32.7 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 109 lb49.4 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | 193 lb87.5 kg | 243 lb110.2 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 74 lb33.6 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 112 lb50.8 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | 250 lb113.4 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 76 lb34.5 kg | 108 lb49 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 116 lb52.6 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 206 lb93.4 kg | 258 lb117 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 78 lb35.4 kg | 111 lb50.3 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 119 lb54 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 212 lb96.2 kg | 265 lb120.2 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 80 lb36.3 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 122 lb55.3 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg | 273 lb123.8 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 83 lb37.6 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 126 lb57.2 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | 223 lb101.2 kg | 280 lb127 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 85 lb38.6 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | 206 lb93.4 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 129 lb58.5 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | 229 lb103.9 kg | 287 lb130.2 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 87 lb39.5 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 167 lb75.7 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 132 lb59.9 kg | 177 lb80.3 kg | 234 lb106.1 kg | 294 lb133.4 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 89 lb40.4 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | 216 lb98 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 135 lb61.2 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | 301 lb136.5 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 91 lb41.3 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg | 175 lb79.4 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 138 lb62.6 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | 245 lb111.1 kg | 308 lb139.7 kg |
Women’s Barbell Hang Power Snatch vs Barbell 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 | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 25 lb11.3 kg | 39 lb17.7 kg | 55 lb24.9 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 41 lb18.6 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 107 lb48.5 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 27 lb12.2 kg | 41 lb18.6 kg | 59 lb26.8 kg | 76 lb34.5 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 44 lb20 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 89 lb40.4 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 28 lb12.7 kg | 44 lb20 kg | 62 lb28.1 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 47 lb21.3 kg | 67 lb30.4 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 121 lb54.9 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 30 lb13.6 kg | 46 lb20.9 kg | 65 lb29.5 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 49 lb22.2 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 100 lb45.4 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 32 lb14.5 kg | 49 lb22.2 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg | 89 lb40.4 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 52 lb23.6 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 33 lb15 kg | 51 lb23.1 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 93 lb42.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 54 lb24.5 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 34 lb15.4 kg | 53 lb24 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 97 lb44 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 56 lb25.4 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 36 lb16.3 kg | 55 lb24.9 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 59 lb26.8 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 37 lb16.8 kg | 58 lb26.3 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 61 lb27.7 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | 158 lb71.7 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 39 lb17.7 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 63 lb28.6 kg | 91 lb41.3 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg | 164 lb74.4 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 40 lb18.1 kg | 62 lb28.1 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 113 lb51.3 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 65 lb29.5 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 170 lb77.1 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 41 lb18.6 kg | 64 lb29 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 68 lb30.8 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 175 lb79.4 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 43 lb19.5 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 93 lb42.2 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 70 lb31.8 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 181 lb82.1 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 44 lb20 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 96 lb43.5 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 72 lb32.7 kg | 104 lb47.2 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Barbell Hang Power Snatch | 45 lb20.4 kg | 70 lb31.8 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch | 74 lb33.6 kg | 107 lb48.5 kg | 150 lb68 kg | 192 lb87.1 kg |
How Your Barbell Hang Power Snatch vs Barbell Snatch Result Is Calculated
Each set is converted to an estimated max before the calculator assigns exercise-specific strength levels and compares them.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
The entered weight is used directly for one rep. With 2–12 reps, both estimates are compared and the lower value is used.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
Use recent Barbell Hang Power Snatch and Barbell Snatch sets with consistent technique and full intended range of motion. Difficult lower-rep sets generally make the estimated max less dependent on extrapolation.
2. Find the barbell hang power snatch strength level
For barbell hang power snatch, 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 barbell snatch strength level
For barbell snatch, 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.
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 hang power snatch | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the barbell 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. |
How Men’s Barbell Hang Power Snatch and Barbell Snatch Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with Barbell Snatch for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
Across 120–300 lb bodyweight, the Elite gap changes from 21.3 to 39.5 kg.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Barbell Snatch standard minus the Barbell Hang Power Snatch standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Barbell Snatch standard is higher, and below zero means the Barbell Hang Power Snatch 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 Hang Power Snatch and Barbell Snatch 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 16.3 to 29.5 kg.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Barbell Snatch standard minus the Barbell Hang Power Snatch standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Barbell Snatch standard is higher, and below zero means the Barbell Hang Power Snatch 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 Hang Power Snatch and Barbell Snatch Exercises Used by This Calculator
Valid results depend on using the specified barbell hang power snatch and barbell snatch technique and load convention. Use strict, repeatable Barbell Hang Power Snatch and Barbell Snatch 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 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.
Use the Barbell Snatch setup and load convention
The entered weight for strict Barbell Snatch. Valid Barbell Snatch reps. Pull the bar from the floor, transition through the second pull, receive it overhead in a stable squat or power position, then stand to completion. A valid finish requires elbows locked, bar controlled overhead, hips and knees extended, and the lifter stable before lowering. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Barbell Hang Power Snatch result and one recent Barbell Snatch result
Enter the working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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