Jefferson Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
Compare your jefferson deadlift and barbell deadlift 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 Jefferson Deadlift and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift. Use Total straight-bar barbell load, bodyweight, and reps and a conventional deadlift from the floor to full lockout. 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.
Jefferson Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the jefferson deadlift and barbell deadlift to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your jefferson deadlift and barbell deadlift.
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 Jefferson Deadlift / Barbell Deadlift, 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 Jefferson Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Jefferson Deadlift; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 203 / 252 lb 92.1 / 114.3 kg | 259 / 322 lb 117.5 / 146.1 kg | 301 / 371 lb 136.5 / 168.3 kg | 343 / 420 lb 155.6 / 190.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 214 / 266 lb 97.1 / 120.7 kg | 273 / 339 lb 123.8 / 153.8 kg | 318 / 391 lb 144.2 / 177.4 kg | 362 / 443 lb 164.2 / 200.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 225 / 279 lb 102.1 / 126.6 kg | 287 / 357 lb 130.2 / 161.9 kg | 334 / 411 lb 151.5 / 186.4 kg | 380 / 465 lb 172.4 / 210.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 236 / 292 lb 107 / 132.4 kg | 301 / 373 lb 136.5 / 169.2 kg | 349 / 431 lb 158.3 / 195.5 kg | 398 / 487 lb 180.5 / 220.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 246 / 305 lb 111.6 / 138.3 kg | 314 / 390 lb 142.4 / 176.9 kg | 365 / 449 lb 165.6 / 203.7 kg | 416 / 508 lb 188.7 / 230.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 256 / 318 lb 116.1 / 144.2 kg | 327 / 406 lb 148.3 / 184.2 kg | 380 / 468 lb 172.4 / 212.3 kg | 433 / 529 lb 196.4 / 240 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 266 / 330 lb 120.7 / 149.7 kg | 340 / 422 lb 154.2 / 191.4 kg | 395 / 486 lb 179.2 / 220.4 kg | 450 / 550 lb 204.1 / 249.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 276 / 342 lb 125.2 / 155.1 kg | 352 / 437 lb 159.7 / 198.2 kg | 409 / 504 lb 185.5 / 228.6 kg | 466 / 570 lb 211.4 / 258.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 286 / 354 lb 129.7 / 160.6 kg | 364 / 452 lb 165.1 / 205 kg | 423 / 522 lb 191.9 / 236.8 kg | 482 / 590 lb 218.6 / 267.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 295 / 366 lb 133.8 / 166 kg | 376 / 467 lb 170.6 / 211.8 kg | 437 / 539 lb 198.2 / 244.5 kg | 498 / 609 lb 225.9 / 276.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 304 / 377 lb 137.9 / 171 kg | 388 / 482 lb 176 / 218.6 kg | 451 / 556 lb 204.6 / 252.2 kg | 514 / 629 lb 233.1 / 285.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 313 / 388 lb 142 / 176 kg | 400 / 496 lb 181.4 / 225 kg | 465 / 572 lb 210.9 / 259.5 kg | 529 / 647 lb 240 / 293.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 323 / 400 lb 146.5 / 181.4 kg | 411 / 511 lb 186.4 / 231.8 kg | 478 / 589 lb 216.8 / 267.2 kg | 545 / 666 lb 247.2 / 302.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 331 / 411 lb 150.1 / 186.4 kg | 423 / 525 lb 191.9 / 238.1 kg | 491 / 605 lb 222.7 / 274.4 kg | 560 / 684 lb 254 / 310.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 340 / 422 lb 154.2 / 191.4 kg | 434 / 539 lb 196.9 / 244.5 kg | 504 / 621 lb 228.6 / 281.7 kg | 574 / 703 lb 260.4 / 318.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 349 / 432 lb 158.3 / 196 kg | 445 / 552 lb 201.8 / 250.4 kg | 517 / 637 lb 234.5 / 288.9 kg | 589 / 720 lb 267.2 / 326.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 357 / 443 lb 161.9 / 200.9 kg | 456 / 566 lb 206.8 / 256.7 kg | 530 / 653 lb 240.4 / 296.2 kg | 603 / 738 lb 273.5 / 334.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 366 / 453 lb 166 / 205.5 kg | 467 / 579 lb 211.8 / 262.6 kg | 542 / 668 lb 245.8 / 303 kg | 618 / 756 lb 280.3 / 342.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 374 / 464 lb 169.6 / 210.5 kg | 477 / 593 lb 216.4 / 269 kg | 555 / 683 lb 251.7 / 309.8 kg | 632 / 773 lb 286.7 / 350.6 kg |
Women’s Jefferson Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Jefferson Deadlift; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 117 / 149 lb 53.1 / 67.6 kg | 158 / 201 lb 71.7 / 91.2 kg | 189 / 240 lb 85.7 / 108.9 kg | 217 / 275 lb 98.4 / 124.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 124 / 159 lb 56.2 / 72.1 kg | 168 / 214 lb 76.2 / 97.1 kg | 202 / 256 lb 91.6 / 116.1 kg | 232 / 293 lb 105.2 / 132.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 132 / 168 lb 59.9 / 76.2 kg | 178 / 227 lb 80.7 / 103 kg | 214 / 271 lb 97.1 / 122.9 kg | 246 / 310 lb 111.6 / 140.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 139 / 177 lb 63 / 80.3 kg | 188 / 239 lb 85.3 / 108.4 kg | 225 / 286 lb 102.1 / 129.7 kg | 259 / 327 lb 117.5 / 148.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 146 / 186 lb 66.2 / 84.4 kg | 198 / 251 lb 89.8 / 113.9 kg | 237 / 301 lb 107.5 / 136.5 kg | 272 / 344 lb 123.4 / 156 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 153 / 195 lb 69.4 / 88.5 kg | 207 / 263 lb 93.9 / 119.3 kg | 248 / 315 lb 112.5 / 142.9 kg | 285 / 360 lb 129.3 / 163.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 160 / 204 lb 72.6 / 92.5 kg | 216 / 275 lb 98 / 124.7 kg | 259 / 329 lb 117.5 / 149.2 kg | 298 / 376 lb 135.2 / 170.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 166 / 212 lb 75.3 / 96.2 kg | 225 / 286 lb 102.1 / 129.7 kg | 270 / 342 lb 122.5 / 155.1 kg | 310 / 391 lb 140.6 / 177.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 173 / 220 lb 78.5 / 99.8 kg | 234 / 297 lb 106.1 / 134.7 kg | 280 / 356 lb 127 / 161.5 kg | 322 / 407 lb 146.1 / 184.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 179 / 228 lb 81.2 / 103.4 kg | 242 / 308 lb 109.8 / 139.7 kg | 290 / 369 lb 131.5 / 167.4 kg | 334 / 421 lb 151.5 / 191 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 185 / 236 lb 83.9 / 107 kg | 251 / 319 lb 113.9 / 144.7 kg | 300 / 382 lb 136.1 / 173.3 kg | 345 / 436 lb 156.5 / 197.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 191 / 244 lb 86.6 / 110.7 kg | 259 / 329 lb 117.5 / 149.2 kg | 310 / 394 lb 140.6 / 178.7 kg | 357 / 451 lb 161.9 / 204.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 198 / 252 lb 89.8 / 114.3 kg | 267 / 340 lb 121.1 / 154.2 kg | 320 / 407 lb 145.1 / 184.6 kg | 368 / 465 lb 166.9 / 210.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 203 / 259 lb 92.1 / 117.5 kg | 275 / 350 lb 124.7 / 158.8 kg | 330 / 419 lb 149.7 / 190.1 kg | 379 / 479 lb 171.9 / 217.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 209 / 267 lb 94.8 / 121.1 kg | 283 / 360 lb 128.4 / 163.3 kg | 339 / 431 lb 153.8 / 195.5 kg | 390 / 492 lb 176.9 / 223.2 kg |
How Your Jefferson Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift 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 jefferson deadlift strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Jefferson Deadlift 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 deadlift strength level
The deadlift data uses lifters ages 18–39. 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 lift more total weight 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 jefferson deadlift | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the barbell deadlift | Adjust barbell deadlift 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 Jefferson Deadlift and Barbell Deadlift 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 deadlift standard is higher; below zero means the jefferson deadlift 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.
34.9 → 63.9 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the jefferson deadlift standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the jefferson deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +70 lb +31.8 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +66 lb +30 kg | +73 lb +33.2 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +59 lb +26.7 kg | +76 lb +34.5 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +79 lb +35.9 kg | +88 lb +39.9 kg | +96 lb +43.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +64 lb +29 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +91 lb +41.2 kg | +100 lb +45.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg | +104 lb +47.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +68 lb +30.9 kg | +88 lb +39.9 kg | +99 lb +44.9 kg | +108 lb +49 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +91 lb +41.2 kg | +102 lb +46.3 kg | +111 lb +50.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +94 lb +42.6 kg | +105 lb +47.6 kg | +115 lb +52.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +96 lb +43.6 kg | +107 lb +48.6 kg | +118 lb +53.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +100 lb +45.4 kg | +111 lb +50.4 kg | +121 lb +54.9 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +102 lb +46.2 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg | +124 lb +56.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +105 lb +47.6 kg | +117 lb +53.1 kg | +129 lb +58.5 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +83 lb +37.7 kg | +107 lb +48.6 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg | +131 lb +59.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +86 lb +39 kg | +110 lb +49.9 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +135 lb +61.3 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg | +126 lb +57.2 kg | +138 lb +62.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +90 lb +40.9 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg | +128 lb +58.1 kg | +141 lb +63.9 kg |
How Women’s Jefferson Deadlift and Barbell Deadlift Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
26.3 → 46.3 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the jefferson deadlift standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the jefferson deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +49 lb +22.3 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +64 lb +29 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +61 lb +27.6 kg | +68 lb +30.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +64 lb +29 kg | +72 lb +32.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +75 lb +34 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg | +59 lb +26.7 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +61 lb +27.6 kg | +72 lb +32.6 kg | +81 lb +36.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +76 lb +34.5 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +79 lb +35.9 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +68 lb +30.8 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +91 lb +41.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +94 lb +42.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg | +97 lb +44 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +75 lb +34.1 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +100 lb +45.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +102 lb +46.3 kg |
Jefferson Deadlift and Barbell Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict jefferson deadlift test and a conventional barbell deadlift. Use strict canonical Jefferson Deadlift and Barbell Deadlift tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Jefferson Deadlift setup and load convention
Total straight-bar barbell load, bodyweight, and reps Straddle stance with one foot on each side of the bar One hand in front and one hand behind the body Dead stop from the floor Bar stays controlled between the legs Resist twist, side bend, and bar tilt Full hip and knee lockout No touch-and-go, bounce, hitch, or thigh ramp No straps, suits, trap bars, suitcase pulls, rack pulls, or block pulls Consistent stance, hand orientation, grip spacing, and setup
Use a conventional barbell deadlift from the floor
Start every rep with the bar motionless on the floor and finish standing with the hips and knees straight. Do not bounce the bar, use touch-and-go reps, hitch it up the thighs, or enter a rack pull, block pull, trap-bar deadlift, Romanian deadlift, machine variation, or equipped result.
Enter one recent Jefferson Deadlift result and one recent Barbell Deadlift result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total barbell load for Jefferson Deadlift and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift.
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