Independent strength reference
Power Clean Strength Standards
A six-level, lift-specific bodyweight-ratio reference for Power Clean from Beginner to Elite. This table is separate from the overall Strength Score ladder.
- Power Clean reference points for every level from Beginner to Elite
- Male and female tables, with bodyweight and age views in the interactive table
- Lift-specific levels, separate from the overall Strength Score ladder
Power Clean standards by bodyweight (male, 1 rep max)
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114-130 lbs | 37 lbs | 85 lbs | 122 lbs | 146 lbs | 171 lbs | 214 lbs |
| 130-150 lbs | 42 lbs | 98 lbs | 140 lbs | 168 lbs | 196 lbs | 245 lbs |
| 150-165 lbs | 47 lbs | 110 lbs | 158 lbs | 189 lbs | 221 lbs | 276 lbs |
| 165-180 lbs | 52 lbs | 121 lbs | 173 lbs | 207 lbs | 242 lbs | 302 lbs |
| 180-200 lbs | 57 lbs | 133 lbs | 190 lbs | 228 lbs | 266 lbs | 333 lbs |
| 200-220 lbs | 63 lbs | 147 lbs | 210 lbs | 252 lbs | 294 lbs | 368 lbs |
| 220-250 lbs | 71 lbs | 165 lbs | 235 lbs | 282 lbs | 329 lbs | 411 lbs |
| 250-300 lbs | 83 lbs | 193 lbs | 275 lbs | 330 lbs | 385 lbs | 481 lbs |
| 300+ lbs | 90 lbs | 210 lbs | 300 lbs | 360 lbs | 420 lbs | 525 lbs |
Values are pounds for a one-rep max at the midpoint of each bodyweight range. "--" means the model does not publish a positive target at that bodyweight. Switch units, sex, and bodyweight or age view in the interactive table.
Power Clean standards by bodyweight (female, 1 rep max)
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114-130 lbs | 24 lbs | 56 lbs | 79 lbs | 95 lbs | 111 lbs | 139 lbs |
| 130-150 lbs | 27 lbs | 64 lbs | 91 lbs | 109 lbs | 127 lbs | 159 lbs |
| 150-165 lbs | 31 lbs | 72 lbs | 102 lbs | 123 lbs | 143 lbs | 179 lbs |
| 165-180 lbs | 34 lbs | 78 lbs | 112 lbs | 135 lbs | 157 lbs | 196 lbs |
| 180-200 lbs | 37 lbs | 86 lbs | 124 lbs | 148 lbs | 173 lbs | 216 lbs |
| 200-220 lbs | 41 lbs | 96 lbs | 137 lbs | 164 lbs | 191 lbs | 239 lbs |
| 220-250 lbs | 46 lbs | 107 lbs | 153 lbs | 183 lbs | 214 lbs | 267 lbs |
| 250-300 lbs | 54 lbs | 125 lbs | 179 lbs | 215 lbs | 250 lbs | 313 lbs |
| 300+ lbs | 59 lbs | 137 lbs | 195 lbs | 234 lbs | 273 lbs | 341 lbs |
Values are pounds at the midpoint of each bodyweight range. "--" means the model does not publish a positive target at that bodyweight.
Power Clean standards in kilograms (male, 1 rep max)
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52-59 kg | 17 kg | 39 kg | 55 kg | 66 kg | 78 kg | 97 kg |
| 59-68 kg | 19 kg | 44 kg | 64 kg | 76 kg | 89 kg | 111 kg |
| 68-75 kg | 21 kg | 50 kg | 72 kg | 86 kg | 100 kg | 125 kg |
| 75-82 kg | 24 kg | 55 kg | 78 kg | 94 kg | 110 kg | 137 kg |
| 82-91 kg | 26 kg | 60 kg | 86 kg | 103 kg | 121 kg | 151 kg |
| 91-100 kg | 29 kg | 67 kg | 95 kg | 114 kg | 133 kg | 167 kg |
| 100-113 kg | 32 kg | 75 kg | 107 kg | 128 kg | 149 kg | 186 kg |
| 113-136 kg | 38 kg | 88 kg | 125 kg | 150 kg | 175 kg | 218 kg |
| 136+ kg | 41 kg | 95 kg | 136 kg | 163 kg | 191 kg | 238 kg |
The same male standards converted to kilograms and rounded to the nearest kilogram. "--" means the model does not publish a positive target at that bodyweight.
Power Clean standards in kilograms (female, 1 rep max)
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52-59 kg | 11 kg | 25 kg | 36 kg | 43 kg | 50 kg | 63 kg |
| 59-68 kg | 12 kg | 29 kg | 41 kg | 49 kg | 58 kg | 72 kg |
| 68-75 kg | 14 kg | 33 kg | 46 kg | 56 kg | 65 kg | 81 kg |
| 75-82 kg | 15 kg | 35 kg | 51 kg | 61 kg | 71 kg | 89 kg |
| 82-91 kg | 17 kg | 39 kg | 56 kg | 67 kg | 78 kg | 98 kg |
| 91-100 kg | 19 kg | 44 kg | 62 kg | 74 kg | 87 kg | 108 kg |
| 100-113 kg | 21 kg | 49 kg | 69 kg | 83 kg | 97 kg | 121 kg |
| 113-136 kg | 24 kg | 57 kg | 81 kg | 98 kg | 113 kg | 142 kg |
| 136+ kg | 27 kg | 62 kg | 88 kg | 106 kg | 124 kg | 155 kg |
The same female standards converted to kilograms and rounded to the nearest kilogram. "--" means the model does not publish a positive target at that bodyweight.
Power Clean standards by age (male, multiple of bodyweight)
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-18 | 0.3x | 0.7x | 1x | 1.2x | 1.4x | 1.75x |
| 19-23 | 0.3x | 0.7x | 1x | 1.2x | 1.4x | 1.75x |
| 24-29 | 0.3x | 0.7x | 1x | 1.2x | 1.4x | 1.75x |
| 30-39 | 0.3x | 0.7x | 1x | 1.2x | 1.4x | 1.75x |
| 40-49 | 0.29x | 0.67x | 0.95x | 1.14x | 1.33x | 1.66x |
| 50-59 | 0.27x | 0.63x | 0.9x | 1.08x | 1.26x | 1.58x |
| 60+ | 0.26x | 0.6x | 0.85x | 1.02x | 1.19x | 1.49x |
Each value is a one-rep max as a multiple of bodyweight: 1x means lifting your own bodyweight.
Power Clean standards by age (female, multiple of bodyweight)
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-18 | 0.2x | 0.46x | 0.65x | 0.78x | 0.91x | 1.14x |
| 19-23 | 0.2x | 0.46x | 0.65x | 0.78x | 0.91x | 1.14x |
| 24-29 | 0.2x | 0.46x | 0.65x | 0.78x | 0.91x | 1.14x |
| 30-39 | 0.2x | 0.46x | 0.65x | 0.78x | 0.91x | 1.14x |
| 40-49 | 0.19x | 0.43x | 0.62x | 0.74x | 0.86x | 1.08x |
| 50-59 | 0.18x | 0.41x | 0.59x | 0.7x | 0.82x | 1.02x |
| 60+ | 0.17x | 0.39x | 0.55x | 0.66x | 0.77x | 0.97x |
Each value is a one-rep max as a multiple of bodyweight: 1x means lifting your own bodyweight.
Power Clean: what our members lift
Median estimated one-rep max: 180 lb (82 kg) for men (3,860 lifters) and 115 lb (52 kg) for women (488 lifters), as of October 11, 2026.
The table above sets level thresholds from bodyweight ratios. These numbers come from the sets members logged.
Power Clean by bodyweight, men
| Bodyweight | Lifters | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 66 kg (under 146 lb) | 307 | 114 lb (52 kg) | 140 lb (63 kg) | 162 lb (74 kg) | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| 66-74 kg (146-163 lb) | 752 | 132 lb (60 kg) | 157 lb (71 kg) | 187 lb (85 kg) | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| 74-83 kg (163-183 lb) | 1,330 | 144 lb (65 kg) | 176 lb (80 kg) | 202 lb (92 kg) | 228 lb (104 kg) |
| 83-93 kg (183-205 lb) | 1,258 | 156 lb (71 kg) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 223 lb (101 kg) | 254 lb (115 kg) |
| 93-105 kg (205-231 lb) | 672 | 169 lb (77 kg) | 198 lb (90 kg) | 231 lb (105 kg) | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| 105-120 kg (231-265 lb) | 289 | 175 lb (79 kg) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 243 lb (110 kg) | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| 120+ kg (265+ lb) | 117 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
About half the men in a bodyweight class lift more than its median, and about one in ten more than its 90th percentile. Teen members (aged 13 to 19): median 169 lb (77 kg) from 627 lifters. Young lifters should learn technique with a qualified coach before testing heavy singles.
Power Clean by bodyweight, women
| Bodyweight | Lifters | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 52 kg (under 115 lb) | 39 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
| 52-57 kg (115-126 lb) | 77 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
| 57-63 kg (126-139 lb) | 130 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
| 63-72 kg (139-159 lb) | 173 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
| 72-84 kg (159-185 lb) | 92 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
| 84+ kg (185+ lb) | 48 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
About half the women in a bodyweight class lift more than its median, and about one in ten more than its 90th percentile.
These figures describe members who train and log their lifts. Treat them as a gym benchmark, not a population average. In each group we count a member once, using their latest logged set, converted to an estimated one-rep max with the Wathan formula. We leave out members who turned off community statistics, and we publish a group only once it has 200 lifters.
How to read your Power Clean level
Find the row matching your bodyweight, then read across to the highest reference point your estimated one-rep max meets. The interactive table lets you switch sex and compare either bodyweight bands or age bands.
Methodology and limits
This table uses six lift-specific levels, from Beginner to Elite, based on bodyweight ratios. Female values use a separate multiplier for each movement type, and the age view applies fixed age adjustments. Each bodyweight row uses the middle of its range. These levels are reference points, not percentiles: Intermediate does not tell you what share of lifters you outlift. They are not competition standards, technique checks or training prescriptions either. Methodology by the Symmetric Strength Editorial Team. Last reviewed August 22, 2026.