Barbell High Pull vs Barbell Snatch Pull Strength Standards
Compare your barbell high pull and barbell snatch pull against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Add a recent 1–12-rep result for each lift to compare estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, lifters hinge at the hips with torso inclined forward at the start. For the second exercise, the pull must preserve close bar path and explosive extension. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Barbell High Pull vs Barbell Snatch Pull Strength Standards
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the barbell high pull and barbell snatch pull 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 High Pull / Barbell Snatch Pull, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Barbell High Pull vs Barbell Snatch Pull 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 High Pull | 76 lb34.5 kg | 118 lb53.5 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 202 lb91.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 105 lb47.6 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg | 231 lb104.8 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Barbell High Pull | 80 lb36.3 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 213 lb96.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 111 lb50.3 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | 244 lb110.7 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Barbell High Pull | 84 lb38.1 kg | 131 lb59.4 kg | 177 lb80.3 kg | 224 lb101.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 117 lb53.1 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg | 256 lb116.1 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Barbell High Pull | 88 lb39.9 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg | 234 lb106.1 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 122 lb55.3 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | 220 lb99.8 kg | 268 lb121.6 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Barbell High Pull | 92 lb41.7 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg | 194 lb88 kg | 244 lb110.7 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 128 lb58.1 kg | 178 lb80.7 kg | 229 lb103.9 kg | 280 lb127 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Barbell High Pull | 96 lb43.5 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 133 lb60.3 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | 239 lb108.4 kg | 292 lb132.4 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Barbell High Pull | 99 lb44.9 kg | 154 lb69.9 kg | 209 lb94.8 kg | 264 lb119.7 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 138 lb62.6 kg | 193 lb87.5 kg | 248 lb112.5 kg | 303 lb137.4 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Barbell High Pull | 103 lb46.7 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg | 274 lb124.3 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 143 lb64.9 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | 257 lb116.6 kg | 314 lb142.4 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Barbell High Pull | 107 lb48.5 kg | 166 lb75.3 kg | 225 lb102.1 kg | 284 lb128.8 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 148 lb67.1 kg | 207 lb93.9 kg | 266 lb120.7 kg | 325 lb147.4 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Barbell High Pull | 110 lb49.9 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg | 293 lb132.9 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 153 lb69.4 kg | 214 lb97.1 kg | 275 lb124.7 kg | 336 lb152.4 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Barbell High Pull | 114 lb51.7 kg | 176 lb79.8 kg | 239 lb108.4 kg | 302 lb137 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 158 lb71.7 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg | 283 lb128.4 kg | 346 lb156.9 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Barbell High Pull | 117 lb53.1 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 246 lb111.6 kg | 311 lb141.1 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 162 lb73.5 kg | 227 lb103 kg | 292 lb132.4 kg | 357 lb161.9 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Barbell High Pull | 120 lb54.4 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg | 320 lb145.1 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 167 lb75.7 kg | 234 lb106.1 kg | 300 lb136.1 kg | 367 lb166.5 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Barbell High Pull | 124 lb56.2 kg | 192 lb87.1 kg | 261 lb118.4 kg | 329 lb149.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 172 lb78 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | 309 lb140.2 kg | 377 lb171 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Barbell High Pull | 127 lb57.6 kg | 197 lb89.4 kg | 267 lb121.1 kg | 338 lb153.3 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 176 lb79.8 kg | 247 lb112 kg | 317 lb143.8 kg | 387 lb175.5 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Barbell High Pull | 130 lb59 kg | 202 lb91.6 kg | 274 lb124.3 kg | 346 lb156.9 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 181 lb82.1 kg | 253 lb114.8 kg | 325 lb147.4 kg | 397 lb180.1 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Barbell High Pull | 133 lb60.3 kg | 207 lb93.9 kg | 281 lb127.5 kg | 355 lb161 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 185 lb83.9 kg | 259 lb117.5 kg | 333 lb151 kg | 407 lb184.6 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Barbell High Pull | 137 lb62.1 kg | 212 lb96.2 kg | 288 lb130.6 kg | 363 lb164.7 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 190 lb86.2 kg | 265 lb120.2 kg | 341 lb154.7 kg | 416 lb188.7 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Barbell High Pull | 140 lb63.5 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg | 294 lb133.4 kg | 372 lb168.7 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 194 lb88 kg | 271 lb122.9 kg | 348 lb157.9 kg | 426 lb193.2 kg |
Women’s Barbell High Pull vs Barbell Snatch Pull 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 High Pull | 46 lb20.9 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 57 lb25.9 kg | 86 lb39 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Barbell High Pull | 49 lb22.2 kg | 77 lb34.9 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 61 lb27.7 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Barbell High Pull | 52 lb23.6 kg | 82 lb37.2 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 65 lb29.5 kg | 97 lb44 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg | 162 lb73.5 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Barbell High Pull | 55 lb24.9 kg | 86 lb39 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 68 lb30.8 kg | 103 lb46.7 kg | 136 lb61.7 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Barbell High Pull | 57 lb25.9 kg | 91 lb41.3 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 72 lb32.7 kg | 108 lb49 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Barbell High Pull | 60 lb27.2 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 75 lb34 kg | 113 lb51.3 kg | 150 lb68 kg | 188 lb85.3 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Barbell High Pull | 63 lb28.6 kg | 99 lb44.9 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg | 175 lb79.4 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 78 lb35.4 kg | 118 lb53.5 kg | 157 lb71.2 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Barbell High Pull | 65 lb29.5 kg | 103 lb46.7 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | 183 lb83 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 82 lb37.2 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 163 lb73.9 kg | 204 lb92.5 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Barbell High Pull | 68 lb30.8 kg | 107 lb48.5 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 190 lb86.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 85 lb38.6 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | 212 lb96.2 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Barbell High Pull | 70 lb31.8 kg | 111 lb50.3 kg | 157 lb71.2 kg | 197 lb89.4 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 88 lb39.9 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg | 176 lb79.8 kg | 220 lb99.8 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Barbell High Pull | 73 lb33.1 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 162 lb73.5 kg | 204 lb92.5 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 91 lb41.3 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 228 lb103.4 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Barbell High Pull | 75 lb34 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 94 lb42.6 kg | 141 lb64 kg | 188 lb85.3 kg | 235 lb106.6 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Barbell High Pull | 77 lb34.9 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 97 lb44 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | 194 lb88 kg | 243 lb110.2 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Barbell High Pull | 80 lb36.3 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 178 lb80.7 kg | 223 lb101.2 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 100 lb45.4 kg | 150 lb68 kg | 199 lb90.3 kg | 250 lb113.4 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Barbell High Pull | 82 lb37.2 kg | 130 lb59 kg | 183 lb83 kg | 230 lb104.3 kg |
| Barbell Snatch Pull | 103 lb46.7 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 205 lb93 kg | 257 lb116.6 kg |
How Your Barbell High Pull vs Barbell Snatch Pull Result Is Calculated
Both lifts are scored independently first: estimated max, bodyweight-adjusted strength level, and progress toward the next level. Those ratings drive the comparison.
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)
Use recent Barbell High Pull and Barbell Snatch Pull 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 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 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 snatch pull strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Barbell Snatch Pull 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
Each max receives a level from Beginner through Elite. The lower-level lift becomes the priority. At matching levels, a priority appears only when one lift is at least 10 points farther from its next level; otherwise the result is Balanced.
The result identifies the lower standards rating, not its cause. Technique, fatigue, training history, and set quality can all affect the comparison. 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 high pull | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the barbell snatch pull | 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 High Pull and Barbell Snatch Pull Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
Across all listed bodyweights, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite keep the same higher-target direction.
At Elite, the difference is 13.2 kg at 120 lb and 24.5 kg at 300 lb.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Barbell Snatch Pull standard minus the Barbell High Pull standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Barbell Snatch Pull standard is higher, and below zero means the Barbell High Pull 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 High Pull and Barbell Snatch Pull Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
The higher target remains with Barbell Snatch Pull for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
6.8 → 12.3 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Barbell Snatch Pull standard minus the Barbell High Pull standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Barbell Snatch Pull standard is higher, and below zero means the Barbell High Pull 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 High Pull and Barbell Snatch Pull Exercises Used by This Calculator
For a useful comparison, perform a strict barbell high pull and a strict barbell snatch pull using the setup and load rules below. Use strict, repeatable Barbell High Pull and Barbell Snatch Pull 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 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.
Use the exercise-specific Barbell Snatch Pull setup and load convention
Floor-start snatch-grip pull only. The pull must preserve close bar path and explosive extension. No catch, turnover, high-pull arm yank, or deadlift-only rep is counted.
Enter one recent Barbell High Pull result and one recent Barbell Snatch Pull 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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