Independent strength reference
Push Press Strength Standards
A six-level, lift-specific bodyweight-ratio reference for Push Press from Beginner to Elite. This table is separate from the overall Strength Score ladder.
- Push Press 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
Push Press standards by bodyweight (male, 1 rep max)
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114-130 lbs | 31 lbs | 73 lbs | 98 lbs | 122 lbs | 146 lbs | 183 lbs |
| 130-150 lbs | 35 lbs | 84 lbs | 112 lbs | 140 lbs | 168 lbs | 210 lbs |
| 150-165 lbs | 39 lbs | 95 lbs | 126 lbs | 158 lbs | 189 lbs | 236 lbs |
| 165-180 lbs | 43 lbs | 104 lbs | 138 lbs | 173 lbs | 207 lbs | 259 lbs |
| 180-200 lbs | 48 lbs | 114 lbs | 152 lbs | 190 lbs | 228 lbs | 285 lbs |
| 200-220 lbs | 53 lbs | 126 lbs | 168 lbs | 210 lbs | 252 lbs | 315 lbs |
| 220-250 lbs | 59 lbs | 141 lbs | 188 lbs | 235 lbs | 282 lbs | 353 lbs |
| 250-300 lbs | 69 lbs | 165 lbs | 220 lbs | 275 lbs | 330 lbs | 413 lbs |
| 300+ lbs | 75 lbs | 180 lbs | 240 lbs | 300 lbs | 360 lbs | 450 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.
Push Press standards by bodyweight (female, 1 rep max)
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114-130 lbs | 17 lbs | 40 lbs | 54 lbs | 67 lbs | 81 lbs | 101 lbs |
| 130-150 lbs | 19 lbs | 46 lbs | 62 lbs | 77 lbs | 92 lbs | 116 lbs |
| 150-165 lbs | 22 lbs | 52 lbs | 69 lbs | 87 lbs | 104 lbs | 130 lbs |
| 165-180 lbs | 24 lbs | 57 lbs | 76 lbs | 95 lbs | 114 lbs | 142 lbs |
| 180-200 lbs | 26 lbs | 63 lbs | 84 lbs | 105 lbs | 125 lbs | 157 lbs |
| 200-220 lbs | 29 lbs | 69 lbs | 92 lbs | 116 lbs | 139 lbs | 173 lbs |
| 220-250 lbs | 32 lbs | 78 lbs | 103 lbs | 129 lbs | 155 lbs | 194 lbs |
| 250-300 lbs | 38 lbs | 91 lbs | 121 lbs | 151 lbs | 182 lbs | 227 lbs |
| 300+ lbs | 41 lbs | 99 lbs | 132 lbs | 165 lbs | 198 lbs | 248 lbs |
Values are pounds at the midpoint of each bodyweight range. "--" means the model does not publish a positive target at that bodyweight.
Push Press standards in kilograms (male, 1 rep max)
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52-59 kg | 14 kg | 33 kg | 44 kg | 55 kg | 66 kg | 83 kg |
| 59-68 kg | 16 kg | 38 kg | 51 kg | 64 kg | 76 kg | 95 kg |
| 68-75 kg | 18 kg | 43 kg | 57 kg | 72 kg | 86 kg | 107 kg |
| 75-82 kg | 20 kg | 47 kg | 63 kg | 78 kg | 94 kg | 117 kg |
| 82-91 kg | 22 kg | 52 kg | 69 kg | 86 kg | 103 kg | 129 kg |
| 91-100 kg | 24 kg | 57 kg | 76 kg | 95 kg | 114 kg | 143 kg |
| 100-113 kg | 27 kg | 64 kg | 85 kg | 107 kg | 128 kg | 160 kg |
| 113-136 kg | 31 kg | 75 kg | 100 kg | 125 kg | 150 kg | 187 kg |
| 136+ kg | 34 kg | 82 kg | 109 kg | 136 kg | 163 kg | 204 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.
Push Press standards in kilograms (female, 1 rep max)
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52-59 kg | 8 kg | 18 kg | 24 kg | 30 kg | 37 kg | 46 kg |
| 59-68 kg | 9 kg | 21 kg | 28 kg | 35 kg | 42 kg | 53 kg |
| 68-75 kg | 10 kg | 24 kg | 31 kg | 39 kg | 47 kg | 59 kg |
| 75-82 kg | 11 kg | 26 kg | 34 kg | 43 kg | 52 kg | 64 kg |
| 82-91 kg | 12 kg | 29 kg | 38 kg | 48 kg | 57 kg | 71 kg |
| 91-100 kg | 13 kg | 31 kg | 42 kg | 53 kg | 63 kg | 78 kg |
| 100-113 kg | 15 kg | 35 kg | 47 kg | 59 kg | 70 kg | 88 kg |
| 113-136 kg | 17 kg | 41 kg | 55 kg | 68 kg | 83 kg | 103 kg |
| 136+ kg | 19 kg | 45 kg | 60 kg | 75 kg | 90 kg | 112 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.
Push Press standards by age (male, multiple of bodyweight)
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-18 | 0.25x | 0.6x | 0.8x | 1x | 1.2x | 1.5x |
| 19-23 | 0.25x | 0.6x | 0.8x | 1x | 1.2x | 1.5x |
| 24-29 | 0.25x | 0.6x | 0.8x | 1x | 1.2x | 1.5x |
| 30-39 | 0.25x | 0.6x | 0.8x | 1x | 1.2x | 1.5x |
| 40-49 | 0.24x | 0.57x | 0.76x | 0.95x | 1.14x | 1.43x |
| 50-59 | 0.23x | 0.54x | 0.72x | 0.9x | 1.08x | 1.35x |
| 60+ | 0.21x | 0.51x | 0.68x | 0.85x | 1.02x | 1.28x |
Each value is a one-rep max as a multiple of bodyweight: 1x means lifting your own bodyweight.
Push Press standards by age (female, multiple of bodyweight)
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Proficient | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-18 | 0.14x | 0.33x | 0.44x | 0.55x | 0.66x | 0.83x |
| 19-23 | 0.14x | 0.33x | 0.44x | 0.55x | 0.66x | 0.83x |
| 24-29 | 0.14x | 0.33x | 0.44x | 0.55x | 0.66x | 0.83x |
| 30-39 | 0.14x | 0.33x | 0.44x | 0.55x | 0.66x | 0.83x |
| 40-49 | 0.13x | 0.31x | 0.42x | 0.52x | 0.63x | 0.78x |
| 50-59 | 0.12x | 0.3x | 0.4x | 0.5x | 0.59x | 0.74x |
| 60+ | 0.12x | 0.28x | 0.37x | 0.47x | 0.56x | 0.7x |
Each value is a one-rep max as a multiple of bodyweight: 1x means lifting your own bodyweight.
Push Press: what our members lift
Median estimated one-rep max: 168 lb (76 kg) for men (3,395 lifters) and 99 lb (45 kg) for women (557 lifters), as of October 11, 2026.
The table above sets level thresholds from bodyweight ratios. These numbers come from the sets members logged.
Push Press by bodyweight, men
| Bodyweight | Lifters | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 66 kg (under 146 lb) | 273 | 99 lb (45 kg) | 121 lb (55 kg) | 143 lb (65 kg) | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| 66-74 kg (146-163 lb) | 575 | 119 lb (54 kg) | 144 lb (66 kg) | 172 lb (78 kg) | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| 74-83 kg (163-183 lb) | 1,081 | 135 lb (61 kg) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| 83-93 kg (183-205 lb) | 1,052 | 149 lb (67 kg) | 176 lb (80 kg) | 209 lb (95 kg) | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| 93-105 kg (205-231 lb) | 644 | 155 lb (70 kg) | 191 lb (87 kg) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 246 lb (112 kg) |
| 105-120 kg (231-265 lb) | 293 | 169 lb (77 kg) | 209 lb (95 kg) | 240 lb (109 kg) | 263 lb (119 kg) |
| 120+ kg (265+ lb) | 136 | -- | 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 154 lb (70 kg) from 486 lifters. Young lifters should learn technique with a qualified coach before testing heavy singles.
Push Press by bodyweight, women
| Bodyweight | Lifters | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 52 kg (under 115 lb) | 40 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
| 52-57 kg (115-126 lb) | 82 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
| 57-63 kg (126-139 lb) | 139 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
| 63-72 kg (139-159 lb) | 206 | 77 lb (35 kg) | 104 lb (47 kg) | 121 lb (55 kg) | 144 lb (65 kg) |
| 72-84 kg (159-185 lb) | 102 | -- | Not enough data yet | -- | -- |
| 84+ kg (185+ lb) | 59 | -- | 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 Push Press 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.