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Powerlifting Strength Levels
Compare a squat, bench press, deadlift or total with recorded competition entries in a selected age and bodyweight category.
These standards describe raw, tested, full-power competition entries. The same person may contribute several entries. Choose the comparison group before interpreting a level.
This comparison stays on the page. It does not save a 1RM or create a goal.
Reference thresholds
OpenIPF · Male · All ages · 93 kg · Squat
| Level | Percentile | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Developing | 10 | 150 kg |
| Novice | 25 | 175 kg |
| Intermediate | 50 | 200 kg |
| Advanced | 75 | 225 kg |
| Elite | 90 | 250 kg |
A level marks a threshold in the selected competition data. Percentiles refer to entries in that group.
Source and comparison method
OpenIPF Raw Tested SBD Standards
Benchmarks are derived from raw tested full-power OpenIPF competition entries and mapped into declared IPF bodyweight categories. They describe competition entries, not unique lifters or general fitness norms.
Source snapshot: 2026-07-03. Minimum group: 75 entries.
Uses data from the OpenPowerlifting project. Source data and downloads.