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Squat Standards: What the Numbers Mean
These Squat strength standards are derived from the OpenPowerlifting database, which contains over 2.5 million verified competition results from sanctioned powerlifting meets worldwide. Every number in the table above represents real competition performance - not self-reported gym lifts.
Each cell shows the minimum lift (in your selected unit) needed to fall at or above a given percentile within the squat population for that weight class. "Beginner" corresponds to the 25th percentile, meaning 75% of competitive lifters exceeded that mark. "Elite" is the 95th percentile - only 1 in 20 competitors reach this level.
How to Use This Table
- Find your IPF weight class in the table (male or female).
- Click your weight class to see the full percentile breakdown and interactive ranking tool.
- Compare your best competition squat to the thresholds to identify your current tier.
- Use the tier gap to set a concrete next target - for example, moving from Novice to Intermediate on your next training cycle.
Raw vs. Equipped Standards
The default view shows raw powerlifting standards (competition rules: belt and knee sleeves only). Select "Wraps" to see standards for the knee-wrap division. Equipped totals using a squat suit, bench shirt, or deadlift suit are significantly higher and are not shown on this page.
Why Weight Class Matters
Absolute squat numbers scale with body weight. A 120 kg male will naturally squat more than a 59 kg male in absolute terms. These tables let you compare yourself within your own weight class - a far more meaningful benchmark than raw numbers across different body sizes. If you want to compare across weight classes, use the DOTS/Wilks scoring calculator.