Split Squat vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
Compare your split squat and barbell deadlift against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Use each exercise's canonical input: No external load for Split Squat and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift. Use a bodyweight static split squat using the last strict repetition count both sides can match; use a conventional deadlift from the floor to full lockout. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Split Squat vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum result each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. Weight-based standards are shown in pounds and kilograms. Direct-performance standards remain strict repetitions or seconds and show every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Results measured in weight, repetitions, or seconds are not meant to match and are never converted into one another. Use the calculator for your exact inputs and a direct comparison of the strength levels.
Men’s Split Squat vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Deadlift:252 lb114.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:322 lb146.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Barbell Deadlift:371 lb168.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Barbell Deadlift:420 lb190.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Deadlift:266 lb120.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:339 lb153.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Barbell Deadlift:391 lb177.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Barbell Deadlift:443 lb200.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Deadlift:279 lb126.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:357 lb161.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Barbell Deadlift:411 lb186.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Barbell Deadlift:465 lb210.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:292 lb132.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Deadlift:373 lb169.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Deadlift:431 lb195.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Deadlift:487 lb220.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:305 lb138.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Deadlift:390 lb176.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Deadlift:449 lb203.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Deadlift:508 lb230.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:318 lb144.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Deadlift:406 lb184.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Deadlift:468 lb212.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Deadlift:529 lb240 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:330 lb149.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Deadlift:422 lb191.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Deadlift:486 lb220.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Deadlift:550 lb249.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:342 lb155.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Deadlift:437 lb198.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Deadlift:504 lb228.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Deadlift:570 lb258.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:354 lb160.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:452 lb205 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:522 lb236.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:590 lb267.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:366 lb166 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:467 lb211.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:539 lb244.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:609 lb276.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:377 lb171 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:482 lb218.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:556 lb252.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:629 lb285.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:388 lb176 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:496 lb225 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:572 lb259.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:647 lb293.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:400 lb181.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:511 lb231.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:589 lb267.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:666 lb302.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:411 lb186.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:525 lb238.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:605 lb274.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:684 lb310.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:422 lb191.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:539 lb244.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:621 lb281.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:703 lb318.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:432 lb196 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:552 lb250.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:637 lb288.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:720 lb326.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:443 lb200.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:566 lb256.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:653 lb296.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:738 lb334.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:453 lb205.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:579 lb262.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:668 lb303 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:756 lb342.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:464 lb210.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:593 lb269 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Deadlift:683 lb309.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Deadlift:773 lb350.6 kg |
Women’s Split Squat vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:149 lb67.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Deadlift:201 lb91.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Deadlift:240 lb108.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 44 reps30–39: 40 reps40–49: 35 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Barbell Deadlift:275 lb124.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:159 lb72.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Deadlift:214 lb97.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Deadlift:256 lb116.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 44 reps30–39: 40 reps40–49: 35 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Barbell Deadlift:293 lb132.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:168 lb76.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:227 lb103 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Deadlift:271 lb122.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Deadlift:310 lb140.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:177 lb80.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:239 lb108.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Deadlift:286 lb129.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Deadlift:327 lb148.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:186 lb84.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:251 lb113.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Deadlift:301 lb136.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Deadlift:344 lb156 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Deadlift:195 lb88.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Deadlift:263 lb119.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Deadlift:315 lb142.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Deadlift:360 lb163.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Deadlift:204 lb92.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Deadlift:275 lb124.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:329 lb149.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Deadlift:376 lb170.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Deadlift:212 lb96.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Deadlift:286 lb129.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:342 lb155.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Deadlift:391 lb177.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Deadlift:220 lb99.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Deadlift:297 lb134.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:356 lb161.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Deadlift:407 lb184.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Deadlift:228 lb103.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Deadlift:308 lb139.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:369 lb167.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Deadlift:421 lb191 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Deadlift:236 lb107 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Deadlift:319 lb144.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:382 lb173.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Deadlift:436 lb197.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Deadlift:244 lb110.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Deadlift:329 lb149.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:394 lb178.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Deadlift:451 lb204.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Deadlift:252 lb114.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Deadlift:340 lb154.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:407 lb184.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Deadlift:465 lb210.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Deadlift:259 lb117.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Deadlift:350 lb158.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:419 lb190.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Deadlift:479 lb217.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Deadlift:267 lb121.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Deadlift:360 lb163.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Deadlift:431 lb195.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Deadlift:492 lb223.2 kg |
How Your Split Squat vs Barbell Deadlift Result Is Calculated
The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
1. Estimate the weight-based result
For Barbell Deadlift, one rep uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, the calculator runs both estimates and keeps the lower result.
- 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.
2. Rate the Split Squat result
The canonical thresholds vary by sex, bodyweight band, and age range; the repetition result remains separate from estimated one-rep-max weight. The calculator uses strict bodyweight repetitions per side, capped at the last count both sides can match and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Barbell Deadlift result
The deadlift data uses lifters ages 18–39. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
4. Compare strength level and progress
The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Rate the split squat | Rate strict matched repetitions per side without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict reps per side. |
| Rate the barbell deadlift | Adjust barbell deadlift targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Split Squat and Barbell Deadlift Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect direct or unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because repetitions, seconds, and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Split Squat and Barbell Deadlift Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Split Squat and Barbell Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a bodyweight static split squat and a conventional barbell deadlift. Use strict canonical Split Squat and Barbell Deadlift tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Count only strict matched repetitions per side
Use a static split stance and the same depth on both sides. Enter the last strict rep count both sides can match. Do not enter external load or count Bulgarian split squats, lunges, assisted reps, partial reps, weighted reps, or multiple sets combined.
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 Split Squat result and one recent Barbell Deadlift result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: No external load for Split Squat and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift.
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