Barbell High Pull vs Barbell Power Clean Strength Standards
Compare your barbell high pull and barbell power clean 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 for Barbell High Pull and Total barbell weight for Barbell Power Clean. Use Use the following execution standard: and a dead-stop floor-start power clean caught above parallel and stood to full control. 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 High Pull vs Barbell Power Clean Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the barbell high pull and power clean 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 high pull and power clean.
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 High Pull / Power Clean, 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 High Pull vs Power Clean Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell High Pull; the second is Power Clean. 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 | 76 / 84 lb 34.5 / 38.1 kg | 118 / 119 lb 53.5 / 54 kg | 160 / 154 lb 72.6 / 69.9 kg | 202 / 189 lb 91.6 / 85.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 80 / 89 lb 36.3 / 40.4 kg | 124 / 126 lb 56.2 / 57.2 kg | 168 / 162 lb 76.2 / 73.5 kg | 213 / 200 lb 96.6 / 90.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 84 / 93 lb 38.1 / 42.2 kg | 131 / 132 lb 59.4 / 59.9 kg | 177 / 171 lb 80.3 / 77.6 kg | 224 / 210 lb 101.6 / 95.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 88 / 97 lb 39.9 / 44 kg | 137 / 138 lb 62.1 / 62.6 kg | 185 / 179 lb 83.9 / 81.2 kg | 234 / 220 lb 106.1 / 99.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 92 / 102 lb 41.7 / 46.3 kg | 143 / 144 lb 64.9 / 65.3 kg | 194 / 186 lb 88 / 84.4 kg | 244 / 229 lb 110.7 / 103.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 96 / 106 lb 43.5 / 48.1 kg | 149 / 150 lb 67.6 / 68 kg | 201 / 194 lb 91.2 / 88 kg | 254 / 239 lb 115.2 / 108.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 99 / 110 lb 44.9 / 49.9 kg | 154 / 156 lb 69.9 / 70.8 kg | 209 / 202 lb 94.8 / 91.6 kg | 264 / 248 lb 119.7 / 112.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 103 / 114 lb 46.7 / 51.7 kg | 160 / 162 lb 72.6 / 73.5 kg | 217 / 209 lb 98.4 / 94.8 kg | 274 / 257 lb 124.3 / 116.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 107 / 118 lb 48.5 / 53.5 kg | 166 / 168 lb 75.3 / 76.2 kg | 225 / 216 lb 102.1 / 98 kg | 284 / 266 lb 128.8 / 120.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 110 / 122 lb 49.9 / 55.3 kg | 171 / 173 lb 77.6 / 78.5 kg | 232 / 223 lb 105.2 / 101.2 kg | 293 / 275 lb 132.9 / 124.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 114 / 126 lb 51.7 / 57.2 kg | 176 / 179 lb 79.8 / 81.2 kg | 239 / 230 lb 108.4 / 104.3 kg | 302 / 283 lb 137 / 128.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 117 / 129 lb 53.1 / 58.5 kg | 182 / 184 lb 82.6 / 83.5 kg | 246 / 237 lb 111.6 / 107.5 kg | 311 / 292 lb 141.1 / 132.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 120 / 133 lb 54.4 / 60.3 kg | 187 / 189 lb 84.8 / 85.7 kg | 254 / 244 lb 115.2 / 110.7 kg | 320 / 300 lb 145.1 / 136.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 124 / 137 lb 56.2 / 62.1 kg | 192 / 195 lb 87.1 / 88.5 kg | 261 / 251 lb 118.4 / 113.9 kg | 329 / 309 lb 149.2 / 140.2 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 127 / 141 lb 57.6 / 64 kg | 197 / 200 lb 89.4 / 90.7 kg | 267 / 258 lb 121.1 / 117 kg | 338 / 317 lb 153.3 / 143.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 130 / 144 lb 59 / 65.3 kg | 202 / 205 lb 91.6 / 93 kg | 274 / 264 lb 124.3 / 119.7 kg | 346 / 325 lb 156.9 / 147.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 133 / 148 lb 60.3 / 67.1 kg | 207 / 210 lb 93.9 / 95.3 kg | 281 / 271 lb 127.5 / 122.9 kg | 355 / 333 lb 161 / 151 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 137 / 151 lb 62.1 / 68.5 kg | 212 / 215 lb 96.2 / 97.5 kg | 288 / 277 lb 130.6 / 125.6 kg | 363 / 341 lb 164.7 / 154.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 140 / 155 lb 63.5 / 70.3 kg | 217 / 220 lb 98.4 / 99.8 kg | 294 / 283 lb 133.4 / 128.4 kg | 372 / 348 lb 168.7 / 157.9 kg |
Women’s Barbell High Pull vs Power Clean Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell High Pull; the second is Power Clean. 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 | 46 / 52 lb 20.9 / 23.6 kg | 72 / 80 lb 32.7 / 36.3 kg | 102 / 109 lb 46.3 / 49.4 kg | 128 / 137 lb 58.1 / 62.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 49 / 55 lb 22.2 / 24.9 kg | 77 / 85 lb 34.9 / 38.6 kg | 109 / 116 lb 49.4 / 52.6 kg | 137 / 146 lb 62.1 / 66.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 52 / 59 lb 23.6 / 26.8 kg | 82 / 90 lb 37.2 / 40.8 kg | 115 / 123 lb 52.2 / 55.8 kg | 145 / 155 lb 65.8 / 70.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 55 / 62 lb 24.9 / 28.1 kg | 86 / 95 lb 39 / 43.1 kg | 122 / 130 lb 55.3 / 59 kg | 153 / 164 lb 69.4 / 74.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 57 / 65 lb 25.9 / 29.5 kg | 91 / 100 lb 41.3 / 45.4 kg | 128 / 137 lb 58.1 / 62.1 kg | 160 / 172 lb 72.6 / 78 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 60 / 68 lb 27.2 / 30.8 kg | 95 / 105 lb 43.1 / 47.6 kg | 134 / 143 lb 60.8 / 64.9 kg | 168 / 180 lb 76.2 / 81.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 63 / 71 lb 28.6 / 32.2 kg | 99 / 110 lb 44.9 / 49.9 kg | 140 / 149 lb 63.5 / 67.6 kg | 175 / 188 lb 79.4 / 85.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 65 / 74 lb 29.5 / 33.6 kg | 103 / 114 lb 46.7 / 51.7 kg | 146 / 155 lb 66.2 / 70.3 kg | 183 / 196 lb 83 / 88.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 68 / 77 lb 30.8 / 34.9 kg | 107 / 119 lb 48.5 / 54 kg | 151 / 161 lb 68.5 / 73 kg | 190 / 203 lb 86.2 / 92.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 70 / 80 lb 31.8 / 36.3 kg | 111 / 123 lb 50.3 / 55.8 kg | 157 / 167 lb 71.2 / 75.7 kg | 197 / 211 lb 89.4 / 95.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 73 / 82 lb 33.1 / 37.2 kg | 115 / 127 lb 52.2 / 57.6 kg | 162 / 173 lb 73.5 / 78.5 kg | 204 / 218 lb 92.5 / 98.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 75 / 85 lb 34 / 38.6 kg | 119 / 131 lb 54 / 59.4 kg | 168 / 179 lb 76.2 / 81.2 kg | 210 / 225 lb 95.3 / 102.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 77 / 88 lb 34.9 / 39.9 kg | 123 / 136 lb 55.8 / 61.7 kg | 173 / 185 lb 78.5 / 83.9 kg | 217 / 232 lb 98.4 / 105.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 80 / 90 lb 36.3 / 40.8 kg | 126 / 140 lb 57.2 / 63.5 kg | 178 / 190 lb 80.7 / 86.2 kg | 223 / 239 lb 101.2 / 108.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 82 / 93 lb 37.2 / 42.2 kg | 130 / 144 lb 59 / 65.3 kg | 183 / 196 lb 83 / 88.9 kg | 230 / 246 lb 104.3 / 111.6 kg |
How Your Barbell High Pull vs Barbell Power Clean 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 high pull strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Barbell High 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 power clean strength level
The standards use the sex-specific levels from the individual Barbell Power Clean 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 more 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 high pull | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds 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. |
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 High Pull and Barbell Power Clean 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 power clean standard is higher; below zero means the barbell high 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 and Intermediate at every displayed bodyweight.
5.9 → 10.8 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the power clean standard minus the barbell high pull standard. A plus sign means the power clean standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell high pull standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +1 lb +0.5 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +2 lb +1 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +1 lb +0.5 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +1 lb +0.5 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +1 lb +0.4 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +1 lb +0.4 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +2 lb +0.9 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +2 lb +0.9 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +2 lb +0.9 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +2 lb +0.9 kg | −9 lb −4 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +3 lb +1.4 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +2 lb +0.9 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −19 lb −8.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +2 lb +0.9 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −20 lb −9 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +3 lb +1.4 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −20 lb −9 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +3 lb +1.3 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +3 lb +1.4 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +3 lb +1.4 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −22 lb −10 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +3 lb +1.3 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −22 lb −10 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +3 lb +1.4 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −24 lb −10.8 kg |
How Women’s Barbell High Pull 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.
4 → 7.3 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the power clean standard minus the barbell high pull standard. A plus sign means the power clean standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell high pull standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +6 lb +2.7 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +7 lb +3.1 kg | +9 lb +4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +6 lb +2.7 kg | +8 lb +3.7 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +8 lb +3.7 kg | +11 lb +5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +9 lb +4 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg |
Barbell High Pull and Barbell Power Clean Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict barbell high pull test and a barbell power clean. Use strict canonical Barbell High Pull and Barbell Power Clean tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Barbell High Pull setup and load convention
Use the following execution standard: – Barbell starts on the floor for every rep (dead stop) – Clean grip (shoulder-width) is required for all tests – Lifters hinge at the hips with torso inclined forward at the start – Explosive hip extension drives the bar upward – Bar travels vertically close to the body – Elbows rise up and out, finishing above the wrists – Bar must reach at least lower chest height – No turnover into a catch (this is not a clean) – Bar returns fully to the floor between reps with no bounce – Rep counts only if the bar reaches consistent height and returns under control – Raw lifting only Disallowed variations: – Hang high pulls (no floor start) – Power cleans or clean pulls – Snatch-grip high pulls (separate tool) – Partial pulls that do not reach chest height – Barbell shrugs – Smith machine or machine-based variations – Mixed grip or inconsistent grip between tests
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 High Pull result and one recent Barbell Power Clean result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total barbell load for Barbell High Pull and Total barbell weight for Barbell Power Clean.
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