Enter your lift details to compare with bodyweight-based training benchmarks. Use the reference tables below to understand each level.
Enter your lift details and click Calculate to see your results.
Compare your bench press using the same bodyweight multipliers as the calculator. These are broad training benchmarks, not population percentiles or competition qualifying totals.
Example estimated 1RM loads in kg, calculated from bodyweight × benchmark multiplier. These fixed multipliers do not adjust for age or individual proportions.
| Bodyweight (kg) | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 25 | 37.5 | 62.5 | 87.5 | 100 |
| 60 | 30 | 45 | 75 | 105 | 120 |
| 70 | 35 | 52.5 | 87.5 | 122.5 | 140 |
| 80 | 40 | 60 | 100 | 140 | 160 |
| 90 | 45 | 67.5 | 112.5 | 157.5 | 180 |
| 100 | 50 | 75 | 125 | 175 | 200 |
Example estimated 1RM loads in kg, calculated from bodyweight × benchmark multiplier. These fixed multipliers do not adjust for age or individual proportions.
| Bodyweight (kg) | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 12.5 | 25 | 37.5 | 50 | 75 |
| 60 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 |
| 70 | 17.5 | 35 | 52.5 | 70 | 105 |
| 80 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 120 |
| 90 | 22.5 | 45 | 67.5 | 90 | 135 |
| 100 | 25 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 150 |
Enter bodyweight and lifted load in the same unit. Use a completed single or a controlled repetition set. The calculator estimates a 1RM with Brzycki, divides it by bodyweight and compares the ratio with its benchmark bands.
Use total barbell load and a repeatable touch point. A paused bench and a touch-and-go bench are different tests. Keep assistance from the spotter out of the recorded lift.
The tables publish the fixed reference values used in this tool. A level is a descriptive band, not a verified ranking among all lifters. Bodyweight scaling is a simplification, especially at the extremes. Training history, age and body proportions are not accounted for. Track progress within your own circumstances.
Use the next band as a reference rather than an immediate target. Improve repeatability and form, then progress load gradually. If your estimate changes after changing technique or equipment, establish a new baseline rather than interpreting every change as gained or lost strength.
There is no required number for everyone. The tables show the tool’s reference bands for bodyweight, while a suitable training load depends on experience, technique and your program.
No. They are fixed bodyweight-based benchmarks. The calculator does not query a competition-results database or calculate a population percentile.
The ratios are unit-independent. A 1.5× benchmark means 120 kg at 80 kg bodyweight or 270 lb at 180 lb bodyweight. The static example tables use kg; the calculator accepts either unit.
Reference tables use the same calculations and benchmark values as the interactive tool.