Deadlift

Deadlift shows average weight and strength standards as a reference for back. Primary muscles: Erector spinae, Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings.

Deadlift

Average weight: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 152 kg
Women 87 kg

Deadlift: Average weight [1RM]

Level Men Women
Beginner 78 kg 38 kg
Novice 112 kg 60 kg
Intermediate 152 kg 87 kg
Advanced 200 kg 120 kg
Elite 250 kg 157 kg

Note: These standards are 1RM estimates based on average lifters. Bodyweight, age, and other personal factors can affect the values. See the detailed tables below.

Deadlift: Strength standards (kg)

Men by bodyweight (kg) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
50446593125160
555174103137174
605883114149187
656692124160200
7073100133171212
7579108142182224
8086116151192235
8593123160201245
9099131168211256
95105138176220266
100111145184228275
105117151192237284
110123158199245293
115129164206253302
120134171213261311
125140177220268319
130145183227276327
135150188233283335
140155194240290342

Men by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
156795130170213
2076109148194244
2578112152200250
3078112152200250
3578112152200250
4078112152200250
4574106145189238
507099136178223
556592125164206
605984115150188
655376103135170
70486893122153
75436183109136
8038547497122
8534496787109
903144607999

Women by bodyweight (kg) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
4024406289118
4527456895126
50314973102133
55345378107140
60375783113146
65406187118152
70436491123157
75456795127163
80487199132168
855174102136172
905377106140177
955579109144181
1005882112147185
1056085116151189
1106287119154193
1156490121158197
1206692124161200

Women by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15325174102133
20375885117153
25386087120157
30386087120157
35386087120157
40386087120157
45365783114149
50345378107139
5531497299129
6029456690118
6526415982106
702336537395
752133486685
801929435976
851726385368
901523344762

Note: A standard gym barbell usually weighs 20 kg.

Muscles worked

Group Muscles
Primary muscles Erector spinae, Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings
Secondary muscles Quadriceps, Adductors
Stabilizers External obliques, Trapezius, Latissimus dorsi
Grip Forearm flexors

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World records

Last Updated: July 2, 2026

Powerlifting and strongman deadlifts use different equipment and rulesets, so records are separated by category.

Official Record

Men's Powerlifting Raw Sumo Deadlift

Official Record

Men's Strongman Standard Bar Deadlift

Official Record

Women's Powerlifting Raw Deadlift

Official Record

Women's Strongwoman Standard Bar Deadlift

Official Record

Heaviest Deadlift in One Hour (Male)

Eamonn Keane

115,360 kg

Eamonn Keane Ireland

Official Record

Most Weight Lifted by Deadlift in One Minute (Individual)

How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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