Trap Bar Deadlift vs Barbell Power Clean Strength Standards
Compare your trap bar deadlift and barbell power clean 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 a strict, repeatable trap bar deadlift set that follows the canonical setup, range, and lockout rules and a dead-stop floor-start power clean caught above parallel and stood to full control. 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.
Trap Bar Deadlift vs Barbell Power Clean Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the trap bar deadlift and power clean to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your trap bar deadlift and power clean.
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 Trap Bar Deadlift / Power Clean, 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 Trap Bar Deadlift vs Power Clean Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Trap Bar Deadlift; the second is Power Clean. 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 | 140 / 84 lb 63.5 / 38.1 kg | 196 / 119 lb 88.9 / 54 kg | 252 / 154 lb 114.3 / 69.9 kg | 308 / 189 lb 139.7 / 85.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 148 / 89 lb 67.1 / 40.4 kg | 207 / 126 lb 93.9 / 57.2 kg | 266 / 162 lb 120.7 / 73.5 kg | 325 / 200 lb 147.4 / 90.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 155 / 93 lb 70.3 / 42.2 kg | 217 / 132 lb 98.4 / 59.9 kg | 279 / 171 lb 126.6 / 77.6 kg | 341 / 210 lb 154.7 / 95.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 162 / 97 lb 73.5 / 44 kg | 227 / 138 lb 103 / 62.6 kg | 292 / 179 lb 132.4 / 81.2 kg | 357 / 220 lb 161.9 / 99.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 169 / 102 lb 76.7 / 46.3 kg | 237 / 144 lb 107.5 / 65.3 kg | 305 / 186 lb 138.3 / 84.4 kg | 373 / 229 lb 169.2 / 103.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 176 / 106 lb 79.8 / 48.1 kg | 247 / 150 lb 112 / 68 kg | 318 / 194 lb 144.2 / 88 kg | 388 / 239 lb 176 / 108.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 183 / 110 lb 83 / 49.9 kg | 257 / 156 lb 116.6 / 70.8 kg | 330 / 202 lb 149.7 / 91.6 kg | 403 / 248 lb 182.8 / 112.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 190 / 114 lb 86.2 / 51.7 kg | 266 / 162 lb 120.7 / 73.5 kg | 342 / 209 lb 155.1 / 94.8 kg | 418 / 257 lb 189.6 / 116.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 197 / 118 lb 89.4 / 53.5 kg | 275 / 168 lb 124.7 / 76.2 kg | 354 / 216 lb 160.6 / 98 kg | 433 / 266 lb 196.4 / 120.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 203 / 122 lb 92.1 / 55.3 kg | 284 / 173 lb 128.8 / 78.5 kg | 366 / 223 lb 166 / 101.2 kg | 447 / 275 lb 202.8 / 124.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 210 / 126 lb 95.3 / 57.2 kg | 293 / 179 lb 132.9 / 81.2 kg | 377 / 230 lb 171 / 104.3 kg | 461 / 283 lb 209.1 / 128.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 216 / 129 lb 98 / 58.5 kg | 302 / 184 lb 137 / 83.5 kg | 388 / 237 lb 176 / 107.5 kg | 475 / 292 lb 215.5 / 132.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 222 / 133 lb 100.7 / 60.3 kg | 311 / 189 lb 141.1 / 85.7 kg | 400 / 244 lb 181.4 / 110.7 kg | 488 / 300 lb 221.4 / 136.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 228 / 137 lb 103.4 / 62.1 kg | 319 / 195 lb 144.7 / 88.5 kg | 411 / 251 lb 186.4 / 113.9 kg | 502 / 309 lb 227.7 / 140.2 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 234 / 141 lb 106.1 / 64 kg | 328 / 200 lb 148.8 / 90.7 kg | 422 / 258 lb 191.4 / 117 kg | 515 / 317 lb 233.6 / 143.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 240 / 144 lb 108.9 / 65.3 kg | 336 / 205 lb 152.4 / 93 kg | 432 / 264 lb 196 / 119.7 kg | 528 / 325 lb 239.5 / 147.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 246 / 148 lb 111.6 / 67.1 kg | 344 / 210 lb 156 / 95.3 kg | 443 / 271 lb 200.9 / 122.9 kg | 541 / 333 lb 245.4 / 151 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 252 / 151 lb 114.3 / 68.5 kg | 353 / 215 lb 160.1 / 97.5 kg | 453 / 277 lb 205.5 / 125.6 kg | 554 / 341 lb 251.3 / 154.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 258 / 155 lb 117 / 70.3 kg | 361 / 220 lb 163.7 / 99.8 kg | 464 / 283 lb 210.5 / 128.4 kg | 567 / 348 lb 257.2 / 157.9 kg |
Women’s Trap Bar Deadlift vs Power Clean Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Trap Bar Deadlift; the second is Power Clean. 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 | 86 / 52 lb 39 / 23.6 kg | 126 / 80 lb 57.2 / 36.3 kg | 172 / 109 lb 78 / 49.4 kg | 217 / 137 lb 98.4 / 62.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 92 / 55 lb 41.7 / 24.9 kg | 134 / 85 lb 60.8 / 38.6 kg | 183 / 116 lb 83 / 52.6 kg | 232 / 146 lb 105.2 / 66.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 97 / 59 lb 44 / 26.8 kg | 142 / 90 lb 64.4 / 40.8 kg | 194 / 123 lb 88 / 55.8 kg | 246 / 155 lb 111.6 / 70.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 103 / 62 lb 46.7 / 28.1 kg | 150 / 95 lb 68 / 43.1 kg | 205 / 130 lb 93 / 59 kg | 259 / 164 lb 117.5 / 74.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 108 / 65 lb 49 / 29.5 kg | 158 / 100 lb 71.7 / 45.4 kg | 215 / 137 lb 97.5 / 62.1 kg | 272 / 172 lb 123.4 / 78 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 113 / 68 lb 51.3 / 30.8 kg | 165 / 105 lb 74.8 / 47.6 kg | 225 / 143 lb 102.1 / 64.9 kg | 285 / 180 lb 129.3 / 81.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 118 / 71 lb 53.5 / 32.2 kg | 172 / 110 lb 78 / 49.9 kg | 235 / 149 lb 106.6 / 67.6 kg | 298 / 188 lb 135.2 / 85.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 123 / 74 lb 55.8 / 33.6 kg | 179 / 114 lb 81.2 / 51.7 kg | 245 / 155 lb 111.1 / 70.3 kg | 310 / 196 lb 140.6 / 88.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 128 / 77 lb 58.1 / 34.9 kg | 186 / 119 lb 84.4 / 54 kg | 254 / 161 lb 115.2 / 73 kg | 322 / 203 lb 146.1 / 92.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 132 / 80 lb 59.9 / 36.3 kg | 193 / 123 lb 87.5 / 55.8 kg | 263 / 167 lb 119.3 / 75.7 kg | 334 / 211 lb 151.5 / 95.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 137 / 82 lb 62.1 / 37.2 kg | 200 / 127 lb 90.7 / 57.6 kg | 273 / 173 lb 123.8 / 78.5 kg | 345 / 218 lb 156.5 / 98.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 141 / 85 lb 64 / 38.6 kg | 206 / 131 lb 93.4 / 59.4 kg | 282 / 179 lb 127.9 / 81.2 kg | 357 / 225 lb 161.9 / 102.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 146 / 88 lb 66.2 / 39.9 kg | 213 / 136 lb 96.6 / 61.7 kg | 290 / 185 lb 131.5 / 83.9 kg | 368 / 232 lb 166.9 / 105.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 150 / 90 lb 68 / 40.8 kg | 219 / 140 lb 99.3 / 63.5 kg | 299 / 190 lb 135.6 / 86.2 kg | 379 / 239 lb 171.9 / 108.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 155 / 93 lb 70.3 / 42.2 kg | 226 / 144 lb 102.5 / 65.3 kg | 308 / 196 lb 139.7 / 88.9 kg | 390 / 246 lb 176.9 / 111.6 kg |
How Your Trap Bar Deadlift vs Barbell Power Clean 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 trap bar deadlift strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Trap Bar 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 heavier lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the power clean strength level
The standards use the sex-specific levels from the individual Barbell Power Clean 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 heavier lifters are expected to clean 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 trap bar deadlift | Adjust trap bar deadlift targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the power clean | Adjust power clean 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 Trap Bar Deadlift and Barbell Power Clean 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 power clean standard is higher; below zero means the trap bar 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.
54 → 99.3 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the power clean standard minus the trap bar deadlift standard. A plus sign means the power clean standard is higher. A minus sign means the trap bar deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg | −77 lb −34.9 kg | −98 lb −44.4 kg | −119 lb −54 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −59 lb −26.7 kg | −81 lb −36.7 kg | −104 lb −47.2 kg | −125 lb −56.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −85 lb −38.5 kg | −108 lb −49 kg | −131 lb −59.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg | −89 lb −40.4 kg | −113 lb −51.2 kg | −137 lb −62.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −93 lb −42.2 kg | −119 lb −53.9 kg | −144 lb −65.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −70 lb −31.7 kg | −97 lb −44 kg | −124 lb −56.2 kg | −149 lb −67.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −73 lb −33.1 kg | −101 lb −45.8 kg | −128 lb −58.1 kg | −155 lb −70.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −76 lb −34.5 kg | −104 lb −47.2 kg | −133 lb −60.3 kg | −161 lb −73 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −79 lb −35.9 kg | −107 lb −48.5 kg | −138 lb −62.6 kg | −167 lb −75.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −81 lb −36.8 kg | −111 lb −50.3 kg | −143 lb −64.8 kg | −172 lb −78.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −84 lb −38.1 kg | −114 lb −51.7 kg | −147 lb −66.7 kg | −178 lb −80.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −87 lb −39.5 kg | −118 lb −53.5 kg | −151 lb −68.5 kg | −183 lb −83.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −89 lb −40.4 kg | −122 lb −55.4 kg | −156 lb −70.7 kg | −188 lb −85.3 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −91 lb −41.3 kg | −124 lb −56.2 kg | −160 lb −72.5 kg | −193 lb −87.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −93 lb −42.1 kg | −128 lb −58.1 kg | −164 lb −74.4 kg | −198 lb −89.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −96 lb −43.6 kg | −131 lb −59.4 kg | −168 lb −76.3 kg | −203 lb −92.1 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −98 lb −44.5 kg | −134 lb −60.7 kg | −172 lb −78 kg | −208 lb −94.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −101 lb −45.8 kg | −138 lb −62.6 kg | −176 lb −79.9 kg | −213 lb −96.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −103 lb −46.7 kg | −141 lb −63.9 kg | −181 lb −82.1 kg | −219 lb −99.3 kg |
How Women’s Trap Bar Deadlift and Barbell Power Clean Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
36.3 → 65.3 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the power clean standard minus the trap bar deadlift standard. A plus sign means the power clean standard is higher. A minus sign means the trap bar deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −34 lb −15.4 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg | −80 lb −36.3 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −86 lb −39 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg | −91 lb −41.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg | −75 lb −34 kg | −95 lb −43.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −78 lb −35.4 kg | −100 lb −45.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −45 lb −20.5 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −82 lb −37.2 kg | −105 lb −47.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −86 lb −39 kg | −110 lb −49.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg | −90 lb −40.8 kg | −114 lb −51.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −51 lb −23.2 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −93 lb −42.2 kg | −119 lb −54 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −70 lb −31.7 kg | −96 lb −43.6 kg | −123 lb −55.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg | −73 lb −33.1 kg | −100 lb −45.3 kg | −127 lb −57.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg | −75 lb −34 kg | −103 lb −46.7 kg | −132 lb −59.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −77 lb −34.9 kg | −105 lb −47.6 kg | −136 lb −61.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −79 lb −35.8 kg | −109 lb −49.4 kg | −140 lb −63.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −82 lb −37.2 kg | −112 lb −50.8 kg | −144 lb −65.3 kg |
Trap Bar Deadlift and Barbell Power Clean Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict trap bar deadlift and a barbell power clean. Use strict canonical Trap Bar Deadlift and Barbell Power Clean tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Trap Bar Deadlift
High-handle trap bar deadlift only. Strapless, neutral grip, from floor to lockout. Load entered is total external load on the trap bar. If reps > 1 are entered, 1RM is estimated using the Epley/Brzycki blend. No age adjustment applied; adult lifter standards (18–50). Percentiles are tier-anchored approximations, not precise population statistics. Enter total external weight. Keep the same equipment and setup when retesting.
Start from the floor and catch above parallel
Enter total barbell weight. Begin every rep motionless on the floor, reach full extension, turn the bar over into a secure front rack above parallel, and stand tall. Do not enter a hang clean, squat clean, muscle clean, high pull without a catch, bounced rep, press-out, strapped lift, or machine variation.
Enter one recent Trap Bar Deadlift result and one recent Barbell Power Clean 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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