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Exercise Database

Browse RPE data for every major barbell exercise

19 exercises across 5 categories

Squat Legs & Glutes · Competition data Bench Press Chest & Triceps · Competition data Deadlift Back & Posterior Chain · Competition data Front Squat Legs & Glutes · Derived from Squat Pause Squat Legs & Glutes · Derived from Squat Leg Press Legs & Glutes · Derived from Squat Bulgarian Split Squat Legs & Glutes · Derived from Squat Hip Thrust Legs & Glutes · Derived from Squat Close-Grip Bench Press Chest & Triceps · Derived from Bench Press Incline Bench Press Chest & Triceps · Derived from Bench Press Dumbbell Bench Press Chest & Triceps · Derived from Bench Press Weighted Dip Chest & Triceps · Derived from Bench Press Sumo Deadlift Back & Posterior Chain · Derived from Deadlift Romanian Deadlift Back & Posterior Chain · Derived from Deadlift Barbell Row Back & Posterior Chain · Derived from Deadlift Rack Pull Back & Posterior Chain · Derived from Deadlift Overhead Press Shoulders · Derived from Bench Press Push Press Shoulders · Derived from Bench Press Barbell Curl Arms · Derived from Bench Press

About Our Strength Standards

Our strength standards are derived from the OpenPowerlifting database, containing over 2.5 million verified competition results from sanctioned powerlifting meets worldwide. Unlike self-reported data, every number comes from a judged competition lift.

The three competition lifts (squat, bench press, deadlift) use direct competition data. All other exercises use ratio-based derivation from competition lifts using well-established strength ratios from peer-reviewed research and coaching literature. Each derived exercise page shows the exact ratio and base lift used.

Each exercise page shows percentile-based tiers (Beginner through Elite) broken down by IPF weight class and sex. You can also use the interactive calculator to find your exact percentile ranking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

All standards are derived from the OpenPowerlifting database, which contains over 2.5 million verified competition results from sanctioned powerlifting meets worldwide. Every number comes from a judged competition lift, not self-reported data.
The three competition lifts (squat, bench press, deadlift) use direct competition data. All other exercises use ratio-based derivation from competition lifts, applying well-established strength ratios from peer-reviewed research and coaching literature. Each derived exercise page shows the exact ratio and base lift used.
Standards are broken into five percentile-based tiers: Beginner (below 20th percentile), Novice (20th-40th), Intermediate (40th-60th), Advanced (60th-80th), and Elite (80th+ percentile). These are based on the distribution of actual competition results at your weight class.
Yes. Each individual exercise page includes a "Where Do You Stand?" calculator. Enter your bodyweight and lift number to see your exact percentile ranking against competition lifters in your weight class.