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Bench Press Percentile Table - 74 kg Male
Lift required (in ) to reach each percentile - - based on competition results
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Enter your best bench press to find your percentile ranking among 74 kg male competitive lifters.
Bench Press Tier Thresholds - 74 kg Male
Minimum lift to reach each tier (, )
Bench Press Standards for 74 kg Male Powerlifters
This page shows bench press strength standards for the 74 kg male IPF weight class (66.01-74 kg (145-163 lb)). Every number is derived from the OpenPowerlifting database, which contains over 2.5 million verified competition results from sanctioned powerlifting meets around the world. These are real meet lifts judged by qualified referees - not gym PRs or self-reported data.
The percentile table shows the minimum bench press needed to rank at or above each percentile among competitive 74 kg male lifters. The 50th percentile means exactly half of all competitors in this class lifted that weight or less. The 95th percentile (Elite tier) means only 1 in 20 competitors reached that mark.
How to Interpret Your Tier
- Beginner (below 25th percentile) - You are building your foundation. Focus on technique and consistency before chasing numbers.
- Novice (25th-50th percentile) - You are competitive at a local level. Most recreational lifters fall into this category.
- Intermediate (50th-75th percentile) - You are above the majority of competitive lifters. You could place respectably at regional events.
- Advanced (75th-90th percentile) - Strong by any competitive standard. You are among the top quarter of sanctioned competitors.
- Elite (90th-99th percentile) - Top 10% of all competitive lifters in this class. National-level performance.
- World Class (99th percentile) - Top 1%. International-level performance.
Raw vs. Equipped
The default view shows raw powerlifting standards (belt and knee sleeves allowed). Switch to "Wraps" using the toggle at the top to see standards for the knee-wrap division, which allows knee wraps in addition to the belt. Multi-ply equipped standards are not shown here because the population is much smaller and reflects a different discipline.
Setting a Target for Your Next Training Cycle
Use the "You Are Stronger Than X%" calculator above to find your current percentile, then identify the next tier threshold as your medium-term goal. For most lifters, moving up one tier takes 1-3 training cycles (12-24 weeks) depending on training age and how close you are to the boundary. The Benchmarks Calculator shows your percentile for all three lifts simultaneously, and the E1RM Calculator helps you project your true maximum from training sets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good bench press for a 74 kg male powerlifter?
Based on 2.5M+ competition results, an intermediate 74 kg male lifter (40th-60th percentile) scores above roughly half of all competitors in this class. Use the percentile table above to see exact weight thresholds from Beginner (5th percentile) up to Elite (95th percentile).
How are these bench press standards calculated?
Standards are derived from the OpenPowerlifting database containing over 2.5 million verified competition results from sanctioned powerlifting meets worldwide. Percentile tiers are calculated from actual judged competition lifts - not self-reported numbers. Only raw (or wraps) results are shown by default.
What bodyweight range is the 74 kg male class?
The 74 kg male weight class covers 66.01-74 kg (145-163 lb). This class is defined by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and used in sanctioned competitions worldwide.
What do the Beginner, Intermediate, and Elite tiers mean?
Tiers correspond to percentile ranges in the competition population. Beginner is below the 25th percentile, Novice is 25th-50th, Intermediate is 50th-75th, Advanced is 75th-90th, and Elite is the top 10% (90th percentile and above). World Class represents the top 1% of all competitive bench press performances at this weight.
Are the bench press standards for raw or equipped lifting?
The default percentile table shows raw lifting standards (belt and knee sleeves only). Select "Wraps" to see knee-wrap standards. Equipped numbers using full gear are significantly higher and are not shown on this page.
How does the "You are stronger than X%" calculator work?
Enter your best bench press in the interactive field and the tool looks up your weight in the percentile distribution for the 74 kg male class. The result reflects how you compare to all competition-result lifters in this weight class from the OpenPowerlifting database.