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120 kg Male Powerlifting Standards

105.01-120 kg (231-264 lb) - Based on 2.5M+ verified competition results

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120 kg Male Standards

Minimum needed for each tier - lifting

Lift Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite

Tiers: Beginner (<20th pctl) | Novice (20th-40th) | Intermediate (40th-60th) | Advanced (60th-80th) | Elite (80th+)

Where Do You Stand?

Enter your squat, bench press, and deadlift to see your overall percentile at this weight class

Lift Comparison

Median squat, bench press, and deadlift for 120 kg male lifters

About the 120 kg Male Weight Class

The 120 kg Male weight class covers lifters weighing 105.01-120 kg (231-264 lb). This is one of the 16 official IPF (International Powerlifting Federation) weight categories used in sanctioned competition worldwide.

How Standards Are Calculated

Our strength standards are derived from over 2.5 million verified competition results in the OpenPowerlifting database. Every number comes from a judged competition lift at a sanctioned meet. The five tiers represent percentile ranges among competitors: Beginner (below 20th), Novice (20th-40th), Intermediate (40th-60th), Advanced (60th-80th), and Elite (80th+).

Choosing Your Weight Class

If your natural bodyweight falls within 105.01-120 kg (231-264 lb), the 120 kg class may be ideal for you. Lifters who need to cut more than 5-8% of bodyweight to make a class generally perform better at the next weight class up. Use our Weight Class Optimizer to analyze your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 2.5M+ competition results, an intermediate 120 kg male lifter (40th-60th percentile) squats significantly above half of all competitors at this weight. Use the standards table above to see exact numbers for each tier from Beginner to Elite.
The 120 kg male weight class covers 105.01-120 kg (231-264 lb). This is defined by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and used in sanctioned competitions worldwide.
Absolute strength numbers increase with body weight, so heavier classes have higher raw totals. However, relative strength (weight lifted per kg of body weight) is often highest in lighter classes. The DOTS and Wilks scoring systems allow fair comparison across weight classes.
The default standards shown are for raw lifting (belt and knee sleeves only). You can toggle between Raw and Wraps using the equipment selector. Equipped numbers with multi-ply gear are significantly higher.
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 data.

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Standards are derived from OpenPowerlifting competition data. Gym lifts may differ from competition performance due to judging standards. For informational purposes only.