Barbell Push Press vs Barbell Push Jerk Strength Standards
Compare your push press and barbell push jerk 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 Barbell starts in the front rack position at the shoulders. and Total barbell load, bodyweight, and reps. 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.
Push Press vs Barbell Push Jerk Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the push press and barbell push jerk to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your push press and barbell push jerk.
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 Push Press / Barbell Push Jerk, 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 Push Press vs Barbell Push Jerk Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Push Press; the second is Barbell Push Jerk. 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 | 91 / 101 lb 41.3 / 45.8 kg | 107 / 126 lb 48.5 / 57.2 kg | 126 / 160 lb 57.2 / 72.6 kg | 158 / 190 lb 71.7 / 86.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 96 / 106 lb 43.5 / 48.1 kg | 113 / 133 lb 51.3 / 60.3 kg | 133 / 168 lb 60.3 / 76.2 kg | 167 / 200 lb 75.7 / 90.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 101 / 112 lb 45.8 / 50.8 kg | 119 / 140 lb 54 / 63.5 kg | 140 / 177 lb 63.5 / 80.3 kg | 175 / 210 lb 79.4 / 95.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 106 / 117 lb 48.1 / 53.1 kg | 125 / 146 lb 56.7 / 66.2 kg | 146 / 185 lb 66.2 / 83.9 kg | 184 / 220 lb 83.5 / 99.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 111 / 122 lb 50.3 / 55.3 kg | 130 / 152 lb 59 / 68.9 kg | 152 / 194 lb 68.9 / 88 kg | 192 / 230 lb 87.1 / 104.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 115 / 127 lb 52.2 / 57.6 kg | 136 / 159 lb 61.7 / 72.1 kg | 159 / 201 lb 72.1 / 91.2 kg | 200 / 240 lb 90.7 / 108.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 120 / 132 lb 54.4 / 59.9 kg | 141 / 165 lb 64 / 74.8 kg | 165 / 209 lb 74.8 / 94.8 kg | 207 / 249 lb 93.9 / 112.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 124 / 137 lb 56.2 / 62.1 kg | 146 / 171 lb 66.2 / 77.6 kg | 171 / 217 lb 77.6 / 98.4 kg | 215 / 258 lb 97.5 / 117 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 128 / 142 lb 58.1 / 64.4 kg | 151 / 177 lb 68.5 / 80.3 kg | 177 / 225 lb 80.3 / 102.1 kg | 222 / 267 lb 100.7 / 121.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 133 / 146 lb 60.3 / 66.2 kg | 156 / 183 lb 70.8 / 83 kg | 183 / 232 lb 83 / 105.2 kg | 230 / 276 lb 104.3 / 125.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 137 / 151 lb 62.1 / 68.5 kg | 161 / 189 lb 73 / 85.7 kg | 189 / 239 lb 85.7 / 108.4 kg | 237 / 284 lb 107.5 / 128.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 141 / 156 lb 64 / 70.8 kg | 166 / 194 lb 75.3 / 88 kg | 194 / 246 lb 88 / 111.6 kg | 244 / 293 lb 110.7 / 132.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 145 / 160 lb 65.8 / 72.6 kg | 171 / 200 lb 77.6 / 90.7 kg | 200 / 254 lb 90.7 / 115.2 kg | 251 / 301 lb 113.9 / 136.5 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 149 / 165 lb 67.6 / 74.8 kg | 175 / 205 lb 79.4 / 93 kg | 205 / 261 lb 93 / 118.4 kg | 258 / 310 lb 117 / 140.6 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 153 / 169 lb 69.4 / 76.7 kg | 180 / 211 lb 81.6 / 95.7 kg | 211 / 267 lb 95.7 / 121.1 kg | 265 / 318 lb 120.2 / 144.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 157 / 173 lb 71.2 / 78.5 kg | 185 / 216 lb 83.9 / 98 kg | 216 / 274 lb 98 / 124.3 kg | 272 / 326 lb 123.4 / 147.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 161 / 177 lb 73 / 80.3 kg | 189 / 221 lb 85.7 / 100.2 kg | 221 / 281 lb 100.2 / 127.5 kg | 278 / 334 lb 126.1 / 151.5 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 164 / 182 lb 74.4 / 82.6 kg | 194 / 227 lb 88 / 103 kg | 227 / 288 lb 103 / 130.6 kg | 285 / 342 lb 129.3 / 155.1 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 168 / 186 lb 76.2 / 84.4 kg | 198 / 232 lb 89.8 / 105.2 kg | 232 / 294 lb 105.2 / 133.4 kg | 292 / 350 lb 132.4 / 158.8 kg |
Women’s Push Press vs Barbell Push Jerk Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Push Press; the second is Barbell Push Jerk. 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 | 43 / 50 lb 19.5 / 22.7 kg | 54 / 69 lb 24.5 / 31.3 kg | 66 / 92 lb 29.9 / 41.7 kg | 87 / 117 lb 39.5 / 53.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 46 / 53 lb 20.9 / 24 kg | 58 / 73 lb 26.3 / 33.1 kg | 71 / 98 lb 32.2 / 44.5 kg | 93 / 124 lb 42.2 / 56.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 49 / 56 lb 22.2 / 25.4 kg | 61 / 78 lb 27.7 / 35.4 kg | 75 / 103 lb 34 / 46.7 kg | 98 / 132 lb 44.5 / 59.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 52 / 59 lb 23.6 / 26.8 kg | 65 / 82 lb 29.5 / 37.2 kg | 79 / 109 lb 35.8 / 49.4 kg | 104 / 139 lb 47.2 / 63 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 54 / 62 lb 24.5 / 28.1 kg | 68 / 86 lb 30.8 / 39 kg | 83 / 115 lb 37.6 / 52.2 kg | 109 / 146 lb 49.4 / 66.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 57 / 65 lb 25.9 / 29.5 kg | 71 / 90 lb 32.2 / 40.8 kg | 87 / 120 lb 39.5 / 54.4 kg | 114 / 153 lb 51.7 / 69.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 60 / 68 lb 27.2 / 30.8 kg | 74 / 94 lb 33.6 / 42.6 kg | 91 / 125 lb 41.3 / 56.7 kg | 119 / 160 lb 54 / 72.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 62 / 71 lb 28.1 / 32.2 kg | 77 / 98 lb 34.9 / 44.5 kg | 95 / 130 lb 43.1 / 59 kg | 124 / 166 lb 56.2 / 75.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 64 / 73 lb 29 / 33.1 kg | 80 / 102 lb 36.3 / 46.3 kg | 98 / 136 lb 44.5 / 61.7 kg | 129 / 173 lb 58.5 / 78.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 67 / 76 lb 30.4 / 34.5 kg | 83 / 105 lb 37.6 / 47.6 kg | 102 / 140 lb 46.3 / 63.5 kg | 133 / 179 lb 60.3 / 81.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 69 / 79 lb 31.3 / 35.8 kg | 86 / 109 lb 39 / 49.4 kg | 105 / 145 lb 47.6 / 65.8 kg | 138 / 185 lb 62.6 / 83.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 71 / 81 lb 32.2 / 36.7 kg | 89 / 113 lb 40.4 / 51.3 kg | 109 / 150 lb 49.4 / 68 kg | 143 / 191 lb 64.9 / 86.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 74 / 84 lb 33.6 / 38.1 kg | 92 / 116 lb 41.7 / 52.6 kg | 112 / 155 lb 50.8 / 70.3 kg | 147 / 198 lb 66.7 / 89.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 76 / 86 lb 34.5 / 39 kg | 94 / 120 lb 42.6 / 54.4 kg | 116 / 160 lb 52.6 / 72.6 kg | 152 / 203 lb 68.9 / 92.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 78 / 89 lb 35.4 / 40.4 kg | 97 / 123 lb 44 / 55.8 kg | 119 / 164 lb 54 / 74.4 kg | 156 / 209 lb 70.8 / 94.8 kg |
How Your Push Press vs Barbell Push Jerk 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 push press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Push Press 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 push jerk strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Barbell Push Jerk 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 push press | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the barbell push jerk | 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 Push Press and Barbell Push Jerk 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 push jerk standard is higher; below zero means the push press 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.
14.5 → 26.4 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell push jerk standard minus the push press standard. A plus sign means the barbell push jerk standard is higher. A minus sign means the push press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +19 lb +8.7 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +20 lb +9 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +33 lb +15 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +22 lb +9.9 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +24 lb +10.8 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +42 lb +19 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +46 lb +20.8 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +50 lb +22.6 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +53 lb +24 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +60 lb +27.3 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +61 lb +27.6 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +62 lb +28.2 kg | +58 lb +26.4 kg |
How Women’s Push Press and Barbell Push Jerk Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
13.6 → 24 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell push jerk standard minus the push press standard. A plus sign means the barbell push jerk standard is higher. A minus sign means the push press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +7 lb +3.1 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | +31 lb +14 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +35 lb +15.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +32 lb +14.6 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +20 lb +9 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +44 lb +20 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +48 lb +21.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +53 lb +24 kg |
Push Press and Barbell Push Jerk Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict push press test and a strict barbell push jerk test. Use strict canonical Push Press and Barbell Push Jerk tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Push Press setup and load convention
Barbell starts in the front rack position at the shoulders. A controlled dip is performed using the legs and hips before driving the bar upward. Leg drive initiates the bar path and the arms finish the lockout overhead. Each rep counts only when the bar is fully locked out overhead with elbows fully extended. The bar must remain under control throughout the full range of motion. Dip depth and technique must stay consistent across tests. Raw lifting only. Allowed equipment: barbell, rack, belt (optional), wrist wraps (optional), lifting shoes (optional). Excluded variations: strict overhead press (no leg drive), push jerk, split jerk, partial lockout reps, Smith machine pressing, and machine shoulder press variations. Estimated 1RM is calculated from the entered load and reps.
Use the canonical Barbell Push Jerk setup and load convention
Total barbell load, bodyweight, and reps Stable front-rack or shoulder-start position Controlled dip with mostly vertical torso Vertical leg drive Clear rebend under the bar No-split overhead catch Full elbow, hip, and knee lockout Controlled standing recovery before the rep counts No push press, press-out, split jerk, squat jerk, thruster, or clean-and-jerk substitution Consistent grip, stance, dip depth, receiving style, and recovery standard
Enter one recent Push Press result and one recent Barbell Push Jerk 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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