Plate Loaded Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Strength Standards
Compare your plate loaded shoulder press and standing log overhead press against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter one recent set of 1–12 reps for each lift to see estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, complete strict plate loaded shoulder press repetitions through full range with a stable setup, controlled weight, and no assistance. For the second exercise, complete strict standing log overhead press repetitions through full range with a stable setup, controlled weight, and no assistance. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Plate Loaded Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These bodyweight tables place the plate loaded shoulder press and standing log overhead press targets side by side from Novice through Elite. Use them to compare standards, not to force a particular ratio between the lifts.
Find the closest row in the men’s or women’s table. Every target lists Plate Loaded Shoulder Press / Standing Log Overhead Press, pounds first and kilograms second. Enter your own sets above for exact ratings without testing a true one-rep max.
Men’s Plate Loaded Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Plate Loaded Shoulder Press; the second is Standing Log Overhead Press. 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 | 59 / 77 lb 26.8 / 34.9 kg | 87 / 112 lb 39.5 / 50.8 kg | 118 / 147 lb 53.5 / 66.7 kg | 151 / 182 lb 68.5 / 82.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 62 / 82 lb 28.1 / 37.2 kg | 92 / 118 lb 41.7 / 53.5 kg | 124 / 155 lb 56.2 / 70.3 kg | 159 / 192 lb 72.1 / 87.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 65 / 86 lb 29.5 / 39 kg | 96 / 124 lb 43.5 / 56.2 kg | 131 / 163 lb 59.4 / 73.9 kg | 167 / 202 lb 75.7 / 91.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 68 / 90 lb 30.8 / 40.8 kg | 101 / 130 lb 45.8 / 59 kg | 137 / 171 lb 62.1 / 77.6 kg | 175 / 211 lb 79.4 / 95.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 71 / 94 lb 32.2 / 42.6 kg | 105 / 136 lb 47.6 / 61.7 kg | 143 / 178 lb 64.9 / 80.7 kg | 183 / 220 lb 83 / 99.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 74 / 97 lb 33.6 / 44 kg | 110 / 141 lb 49.9 / 64 kg | 149 / 186 lb 67.6 / 84.4 kg | 190 / 229 lb 86.2 / 103.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 77 / 101 lb 34.9 / 45.8 kg | 114 / 147 lb 51.7 / 66.7 kg | 154 / 193 lb 69.9 / 87.5 kg | 198 / 238 lb 89.8 / 108 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 80 / 105 lb 36.3 / 47.6 kg | 118 / 152 lb 53.5 / 68.9 kg | 160 / 200 lb 72.6 / 90.7 kg | 205 / 247 lb 93 / 112 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 83 / 109 lb 37.6 / 49.4 kg | 122 / 157 lb 55.3 / 71.2 kg | 166 / 207 lb 75.3 / 93.9 kg | 212 / 256 lb 96.2 / 116.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 86 / 112 lb 39 / 50.8 kg | 126 / 162 lb 57.2 / 73.5 kg | 171 / 214 lb 77.6 / 97.1 kg | 219 / 264 lb 99.3 / 119.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 88 / 116 lb 39.9 / 52.6 kg | 130 / 168 lb 59 / 76.2 kg | 176 / 221 lb 79.8 / 100.2 kg | 226 / 272 lb 102.5 / 123.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 91 / 119 lb 41.3 / 54 kg | 134 / 173 lb 60.8 / 78.5 kg | 182 / 227 lb 82.6 / 103 kg | 233 / 281 lb 105.7 / 127.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 93 / 123 lb 42.2 / 55.8 kg | 138 / 178 lb 62.6 / 80.7 kg | 187 / 234 lb 84.8 / 106.1 kg | 240 / 289 lb 108.9 / 131.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 96 / 126 lb 43.5 / 57.2 kg | 142 / 183 lb 64.4 / 83 kg | 192 / 240 lb 87.1 / 108.9 kg | 246 / 297 lb 111.6 / 134.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 99 / 129 lb 44.9 / 58.5 kg | 145 / 187 lb 65.8 / 84.8 kg | 197 / 247 lb 89.4 / 112 kg | 253 / 304 lb 114.8 / 137.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 101 / 133 lb 45.8 / 60.3 kg | 149 / 192 lb 67.6 / 87.1 kg | 202 / 253 lb 91.6 / 114.8 kg | 259 / 312 lb 117.5 / 141.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 104 / 136 lb 47.2 / 61.7 kg | 153 / 197 lb 69.4 / 89.4 kg | 207 / 259 lb 93.9 / 117.5 kg | 265 / 320 lb 120.2 / 145.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 106 / 139 lb 48.1 / 63 kg | 156 / 201 lb 70.8 / 91.2 kg | 212 / 265 lb 96.2 / 120.2 kg | 272 / 327 lb 123.4 / 148.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 108 / 142 lb 49 / 64.4 kg | 160 / 206 lb 72.6 / 93.4 kg | 217 / 271 lb 98.4 / 122.9 kg | 278 / 335 lb 126.1 / 152 kg |
Women’s Plate Loaded Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Plate Loaded Shoulder Press; the second is Standing Log Overhead Press. 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 | 27 / 37 lb 12.2 / 16.8 kg | 43 / 57 lb 19.5 / 25.9 kg | 63 / 80 lb 28.6 / 36.3 kg | 85 / 103 lb 38.6 / 46.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 29 / 39 lb 13.2 / 17.7 kg | 46 / 61 lb 20.9 / 27.7 kg | 67 / 85 lb 30.4 / 38.6 kg | 90 / 110 lb 40.8 / 49.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 31 / 41 lb 14.1 / 18.6 kg | 49 / 65 lb 22.2 / 29.5 kg | 72 / 90 lb 32.7 / 40.8 kg | 96 / 116 lb 43.5 / 52.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 33 / 44 lb 15 / 20 kg | 52 / 68 lb 23.6 / 30.8 kg | 75 / 95 lb 34 / 43.1 kg | 101 / 123 lb 45.8 / 55.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 34 / 46 lb 15.4 / 20.9 kg | 54 / 72 lb 24.5 / 32.7 kg | 79 / 100 lb 35.8 / 45.4 kg | 106 / 129 lb 48.1 / 58.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 36 / 48 lb 16.3 / 21.8 kg | 57 / 75 lb 25.9 / 34 kg | 83 / 105 lb 37.6 / 47.6 kg | 111 / 135 lb 50.3 / 61.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 38 / 50 lb 17.2 / 22.7 kg | 60 / 78 lb 27.2 / 35.4 kg | 87 / 110 lb 39.5 / 49.9 kg | 116 / 141 lb 52.6 / 64 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 39 / 52 lb 17.7 / 23.6 kg | 62 / 82 lb 28.1 / 37.2 kg | 90 / 114 lb 40.8 / 51.7 kg | 121 / 147 lb 54.9 / 66.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 41 / 54 lb 18.6 / 24.5 kg | 64 / 85 lb 29 / 38.6 kg | 94 / 119 lb 42.6 / 54 kg | 125 / 152 lb 56.7 / 68.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 42 / 56 lb 19.1 / 25.4 kg | 67 / 88 lb 30.4 / 39.9 kg | 97 / 123 lb 44 / 55.8 kg | 130 / 158 lb 59 / 71.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 44 / 58 lb 20 / 26.3 kg | 69 / 91 lb 31.3 / 41.3 kg | 101 / 127 lb 45.8 / 57.6 kg | 134 / 164 lb 60.8 / 74.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 45 / 60 lb 20.4 / 27.2 kg | 71 / 94 lb 32.2 / 42.6 kg | 104 / 131 lb 47.2 / 59.4 kg | 139 / 169 lb 63 / 76.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 46 / 62 lb 20.9 / 28.1 kg | 74 / 97 lb 33.6 / 44 kg | 107 / 136 lb 48.5 / 61.7 kg | 143 / 174 lb 64.9 / 78.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 48 / 64 lb 21.8 / 29 kg | 76 / 100 lb 34.5 / 45.4 kg | 110 / 140 lb 49.9 / 63.5 kg | 148 / 180 lb 67.1 / 81.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 49 / 66 lb 22.2 / 29.9 kg | 78 / 103 lb 35.4 / 46.7 kg | 114 / 144 lb 51.7 / 65.3 kg | 152 / 185 lb 68.9 / 83.9 kg |
How Your Plate Loaded Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Result Is Calculated
The comparison starts by estimating each max separately. It then rates both lifts against their own standards before identifying the lower result.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
When the set contains one rep, the entered load is the estimate. For 2–12 reps, the calculator keeps the less aggressive of the two formula results.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
For the most useful Plate Loaded Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press comparison, enter clean, difficult sets performed with the same technique and range of motion you use in training. Lower-rep sets usually require less extrapolation.
2. Find the plate loaded shoulder press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Plate Loaded Shoulder Press 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 standing log overhead press strength level
For standing log overhead press, the individual exercise thresholds start from reference bodyweights of 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women. Exact-bodyweight targets use 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 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.
Treat the result as a training comparison rather than an explanation of why one lift trails. Set quality, fatigue, skill, and training exposure all matter. 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 plate loaded shoulder press | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the standing log overhead press | 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 Plate Loaded Shoulder Press and Standing Log Overhead Press 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 standing log overhead press standard is higher; below zero means the plate loaded shoulder 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.
The higher target remains with Standing Log Overhead Press for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
14.1 → 25.9 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the standing log overhead press standard minus the plate loaded shoulder press standard. A plus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the plate loaded shoulder press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +33 lb +15 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +34 lb +15.5 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +35 lb +15.8 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +39 lb +17.6 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +42 lb +19 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +30 lb +13.7 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +50 lb +22.6 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +53 lb +24 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +53 lb +24 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +46 lb +20.8 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg |
How Women’s Plate Loaded Shoulder Press and Standing Log Overhead Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
8.1 → 15 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the standing log overhead press standard minus the plate loaded shoulder press standard. A plus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the plate loaded shoulder press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +22 lb +10 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +30 lb +13.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +31 lb +14 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +33 lb +15 kg |
Plate Loaded Shoulder Press and Standing Log Overhead Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
The calculator expects repeatable plate loaded shoulder press and standing log overhead press results. Follow each exercise definition below so the two ratings are based on valid tests. Use strict, repeatable Plate Loaded Shoulder Press and Standing Log Overhead Press tests that follow each exercise’s setup, range of motion, equipment, and load rules. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the Plate Loaded Shoulder Press setup and load convention
The total active plate-loaded machine resistance used for the overhead press. Valid bilateral machine shoulder press reps. Press the machine handles overhead without leg drive, partial lockout, per-side entry errors, chest-press substitution, seat drift, or bounced returns. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Use the Standing Log Overhead Press setup and load convention
Standing Log Overhead Press only. Press a strongman log from a stable standing rack position to controlled overhead lockout with balanced feet and no second dip unless the entered variation explicitly allows push press. Do not enter barbell overhead press substitution, axle substitution, push jerk, split jerk, unstable layback, failed lockout, rack bounce, machine pressing, or assistance.
Enter one recent Plate Loaded Shoulder Press result and one recent Standing Log Overhead Press 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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