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. 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.
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use Use the following execution standard: and The pull must preserve close bar path and explosive extension.. 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 Snatch Pull Strength Standards by Bodyweight
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. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your barbell high pull and barbell snatch pull.
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 / Barbell Snatch Pull, 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 Barbell Snatch Pull Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell High Pull; the second is Barbell Snatch Pull. 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 / 105 lb 34.5 / 47.6 kg | 118 / 147 lb 53.5 / 66.7 kg | 160 / 189 lb 72.6 / 85.7 kg | 202 / 231 lb 91.6 / 104.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 80 / 111 lb 36.3 / 50.3 kg | 124 / 155 lb 56.2 / 70.3 kg | 168 / 200 lb 76.2 / 90.7 kg | 213 / 244 lb 96.6 / 110.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 84 / 117 lb 38.1 / 53.1 kg | 131 / 163 lb 59.4 / 73.9 kg | 177 / 210 lb 80.3 / 95.3 kg | 224 / 256 lb 101.6 / 116.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 88 / 122 lb 39.9 / 55.3 kg | 137 / 171 lb 62.1 / 77.6 kg | 185 / 220 lb 83.9 / 99.8 kg | 234 / 268 lb 106.1 / 121.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 92 / 128 lb 41.7 / 58.1 kg | 143 / 178 lb 64.9 / 80.7 kg | 194 / 229 lb 88 / 103.9 kg | 244 / 280 lb 110.7 / 127 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 96 / 133 lb 43.5 / 60.3 kg | 149 / 186 lb 67.6 / 84.4 kg | 201 / 239 lb 91.2 / 108.4 kg | 254 / 292 lb 115.2 / 132.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 99 / 138 lb 44.9 / 62.6 kg | 154 / 193 lb 69.9 / 87.5 kg | 209 / 248 lb 94.8 / 112.5 kg | 264 / 303 lb 119.7 / 137.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 103 / 143 lb 46.7 / 64.9 kg | 160 / 200 lb 72.6 / 90.7 kg | 217 / 257 lb 98.4 / 116.6 kg | 274 / 314 lb 124.3 / 142.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 107 / 148 lb 48.5 / 67.1 kg | 166 / 207 lb 75.3 / 93.9 kg | 225 / 266 lb 102.1 / 120.7 kg | 284 / 325 lb 128.8 / 147.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 110 / 153 lb 49.9 / 69.4 kg | 171 / 214 lb 77.6 / 97.1 kg | 232 / 275 lb 105.2 / 124.7 kg | 293 / 336 lb 132.9 / 152.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 114 / 158 lb 51.7 / 71.7 kg | 176 / 221 lb 79.8 / 100.2 kg | 239 / 283 lb 108.4 / 128.4 kg | 302 / 346 lb 137 / 156.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 117 / 162 lb 53.1 / 73.5 kg | 182 / 227 lb 82.6 / 103 kg | 246 / 292 lb 111.6 / 132.4 kg | 311 / 357 lb 141.1 / 161.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 120 / 167 lb 54.4 / 75.7 kg | 187 / 234 lb 84.8 / 106.1 kg | 254 / 300 lb 115.2 / 136.1 kg | 320 / 367 lb 145.1 / 166.5 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 124 / 172 lb 56.2 / 78 kg | 192 / 240 lb 87.1 / 108.9 kg | 261 / 309 lb 118.4 / 140.2 kg | 329 / 377 lb 149.2 / 171 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 127 / 176 lb 57.6 / 79.8 kg | 197 / 247 lb 89.4 / 112 kg | 267 / 317 lb 121.1 / 143.8 kg | 338 / 387 lb 153.3 / 175.5 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 130 / 181 lb 59 / 82.1 kg | 202 / 253 lb 91.6 / 114.8 kg | 274 / 325 lb 124.3 / 147.4 kg | 346 / 397 lb 156.9 / 180.1 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 133 / 185 lb 60.3 / 83.9 kg | 207 / 259 lb 93.9 / 117.5 kg | 281 / 333 lb 127.5 / 151 kg | 355 / 407 lb 161 / 184.6 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 137 / 190 lb 62.1 / 86.2 kg | 212 / 265 lb 96.2 / 120.2 kg | 288 / 341 lb 130.6 / 154.7 kg | 363 / 416 lb 164.7 / 188.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 140 / 194 lb 63.5 / 88 kg | 217 / 271 lb 98.4 / 122.9 kg | 294 / 348 lb 133.4 / 157.9 kg | 372 / 426 lb 168.7 / 193.2 kg |
Women’s Barbell High Pull vs Barbell Snatch Pull Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell High Pull; the second is Barbell Snatch Pull. 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 / 57 lb 20.9 / 25.9 kg | 72 / 86 lb 32.7 / 39 kg | 102 / 114 lb 46.3 / 51.7 kg | 128 / 143 lb 58.1 / 64.9 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 49 / 61 lb 22.2 / 27.7 kg | 77 / 92 lb 34.9 / 41.7 kg | 109 / 122 lb 49.4 / 55.3 kg | 137 / 153 lb 62.1 / 69.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 52 / 65 lb 23.6 / 29.5 kg | 82 / 97 lb 37.2 / 44 kg | 115 / 129 lb 52.2 / 58.5 kg | 145 / 162 lb 65.8 / 73.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 55 / 68 lb 24.9 / 30.8 kg | 86 / 103 lb 39 / 46.7 kg | 122 / 136 lb 55.3 / 61.7 kg | 153 / 171 lb 69.4 / 77.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 57 / 72 lb 25.9 / 32.7 kg | 91 / 108 lb 41.3 / 49 kg | 128 / 143 lb 58.1 / 64.9 kg | 160 / 180 lb 72.6 / 81.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 60 / 75 lb 27.2 / 34 kg | 95 / 113 lb 43.1 / 51.3 kg | 134 / 150 lb 60.8 / 68 kg | 168 / 188 lb 76.2 / 85.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 63 / 78 lb 28.6 / 35.4 kg | 99 / 118 lb 44.9 / 53.5 kg | 140 / 157 lb 63.5 / 71.2 kg | 175 / 196 lb 79.4 / 88.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 65 / 82 lb 29.5 / 37.2 kg | 103 / 123 lb 46.7 / 55.8 kg | 146 / 163 lb 66.2 / 73.9 kg | 183 / 204 lb 83 / 92.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 68 / 85 lb 30.8 / 38.6 kg | 107 / 128 lb 48.5 / 58.1 kg | 151 / 169 lb 68.5 / 76.7 kg | 190 / 212 lb 86.2 / 96.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 70 / 88 lb 31.8 / 39.9 kg | 111 / 132 lb 50.3 / 59.9 kg | 157 / 176 lb 71.2 / 79.8 kg | 197 / 220 lb 89.4 / 99.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 73 / 91 lb 33.1 / 41.3 kg | 115 / 137 lb 52.2 / 62.1 kg | 162 / 182 lb 73.5 / 82.6 kg | 204 / 228 lb 92.5 / 103.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 75 / 94 lb 34 / 42.6 kg | 119 / 141 lb 54 / 64 kg | 168 / 188 lb 76.2 / 85.3 kg | 210 / 235 lb 95.3 / 106.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 77 / 97 lb 34.9 / 44 kg | 123 / 146 lb 55.8 / 66.2 kg | 173 / 194 lb 78.5 / 88 kg | 217 / 243 lb 98.4 / 110.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 80 / 100 lb 36.3 / 45.4 kg | 126 / 150 lb 57.2 / 68 kg | 178 / 199 lb 80.7 / 90.3 kg | 223 / 250 lb 101.2 / 113.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 82 / 103 lb 37.2 / 46.7 kg | 130 / 155 lb 59 / 70.3 kg | 183 / 205 lb 83 / 93 kg | 230 / 257 lb 104.3 / 116.6 kg |
How Your Barbell High Pull vs Barbell Snatch Pull 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 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 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.
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 barbell snatch pull | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved 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 Snatch Pull 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 barbell snatch pull 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, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
13.2 → 24.5 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell snatch pull standard minus the barbell high pull standard. A plus sign means the barbell snatch pull standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell high pull standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +31 lb +14 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +34 lb +15.5 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +34 lb +15.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +36 lb +16.4 kg | +35 lb +15.8 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +39 lb +17.6 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +46 lb +20.8 kg | +46 lb +20.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +47 lb +21.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +50 lb +22.6 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +52 lb +23.5 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +53 lb +24 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +53 lb +24 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
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.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
6.8 → 12.3 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell snatch pull standard minus the barbell high pull standard. A plus sign means the barbell snatch pull standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell high pull standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +20 lb +9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +17 lb +7.8 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +22 lb +10 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +22 lb +9.9 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +24 lb +10.8 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg |
Barbell High Pull and Barbell Snatch Pull Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict barbell high pull test and a strict barbell snatch pull test. Use strict canonical Barbell High Pull and Barbell Snatch Pull 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
Use the canonical 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 canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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