Deadlift One Rep Max Calculator
Enter the weight and reps of a recent deadlift set, and this calculator estimates your one rep max with validated formulas (Epley, Brzycki and others). It saves you from testing a true max, which is the riskiest single to grind out.
Use the estimate to set training loads and to place yourself on the deadlift strength standards below.
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Deadlift strength standards
Deadlift standards are expressed as a ratio of bodyweight. The deadlift is typically the strongest of the three powerlifts, so the ratios are the highest.
| Level | 1RM (x bodyweight) |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 1.00 x bodyweight |
| Novice | 1.50 x bodyweight |
| Intermediate | 2.00 x bodyweight |
| Advanced | 2.50 x bodyweight |
| Elite | 3.00 x bodyweight |
Figures are a guide for adult men. Women's standards are roughly 0.7 to 0.8 times these ratios. For example, a 180 lb male pulling about 360 lb is intermediate, while around 540 lb is elite.
FAQ
- What is a good deadlift 1RM?
- Pulling 1.5 times your bodyweight is a solid novice mark, 2 times is intermediate, 2.5 times is advanced, and 3 times is elite for men. Use the standards table to place your estimated max.
- How accurate is a deadlift max calculator?
- Best with a set of 5 reps or fewer. The closer your set is to a true max, the smaller the estimation error, so enter a heavy set of 3 to 6 reps for a reliable result.
- Conventional or sumo deadlift?
- The calculator works for both. Enter a set from the stance you train, because your conventional and sumo maxes can differ noticeably.
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