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barbell standing bradford press Strength Standards

Quick Answer barbell standing bradford press

A 180 lb male with an Intermediate-level barbell standing bradford press of 113 lbs ranks at the 50th percentile (FVCP), stronger than ~50% of lifters. An Advanced lifter at this weight lifts 147 lbs (0.82x bodyweight).

FitnessVolt Competition Percentile (FVCP), based on 2.5M+ verified competition results

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Competition-Derived

How strong is your barbell standing bradford press? Compare your 1RM against standards for 21 bodyweight categories, from Beginner to Elite.

Primary Muscles delts
Equipment barbell
Data Points 71 rows
Difficulty Advanced
Type Compound

Estimated Standards - Estimated from shoulder-press standards using a 0.78x ratio.. These values are derived from verified competition data for the base exercise. Learn about our methodology

How Strong Is Your barbell standing bradford press?

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How Much Should You barbell standing bradford press?

1RM weight (lbs) you should be able to lift at each standard, based on your bodyweight.

BW (lbs) Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
110 25 42 65 91 122
120 30 48 72 101 132
130 35 55 80 109 141
140 40 60 87 117 151
150 44 66 94 126 160
160 49 72 100 133 168
170 54 77 106 140 177
180 59 83 113 147 186
190 62 88 119 154 193
200 67 93 125 161 200
210 71 98 131 168 208
220 76 103 137 175 215
230 80 108 142 181 222
240 83 112 147 186 229
250 87 117 153 193 236
260 91 122 158 198 242
270 95 126 163 204 248
280 99 130 168 210 254
290 103 135 172 215 260
300 106 139 177 220 266
310 110 143 182 225 271

How Does Age Affect barbell standing bradford press Strength?

How barbell standing bradford press standards change across different age groups. Values represent a 1RM in lbs.

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15 44 66 94 128 165
20 50 76 108 146 188
25 51 77 111 150 193
30 51 77 111 150 193
35 51 77 111 150 193
40 51 77 111 150 193
45 48 73 105 142 183
50 45 69 98 133 172
55 42 64 91 123 159
60 38 59 83 113 145
65 35 52 75 102 131
70 31 48 68 91 118
75 28 42 60 82 105
80 25 37 54 73 94
85 23 34 48 66 84
90 20 30 44 59 76

What Do barbell standing bradford press Strength Standards Mean?

Beginner

Stronger than 5% of lifters. You are learning the bar path and loading on the barbell standing bradford press, building the controlled movement pattern and mind-muscle connection needed to train the target muscle effectively.

Novice

Stronger than 20% of lifters. You can perform the barbell standing bradford press with strict form and a smooth tempo. You are adding resistance progressively without sacrificing range of motion or using body English.

Intermediate

Stronger than 50% of lifters. Your barbell standing bradford press is performed with excellent control and targeted tension. You use RPE to manage isolation work intensity and program it strategically within your training split.

Advanced

Stronger than 80% of lifters. You have built significant strength on the barbell standing bradford press through disciplined, progressive training. You employ advanced techniques like drop sets, pauses, and tempo work to continue driving adaptation.

Elite

Stronger than 95% of lifters. Your barbell standing bradford press strength is at the upper end of what most lifters achieve. You have maximized the target muscle development through years of focused, periodized isolation work.

How to Progress Your barbell standing bradford press

Tier-specific training recommendations to move your barbell standing bradford press to the next level.

Beginner → Novice Building Your Foundation
  • Train the barbell standing bradford press 2x per week with slow, controlled reps.
  • Focus on full range of motion and eliminating momentum or swinging.
  • Keep sets at RPE 6-7 to develop proper movement patterns.
  • Build the mind-muscle connection - feel the target muscle working on every rep.
Track your E1RM progress →
Novice → Intermediate Structured Progression
  • Increase load progressively while keeping strict form on the barbell standing bradford press.
  • Program 3-4 sets of 8-15 reps at RPE 7-8.
  • Add a variation (different grip, angle, or equipment) to address development gaps.
  • Place isolation work after your primary compound movements.
Plan your RPE-based sessions →
Intermediate → Advanced Advanced Isolation Techniques
  • Use drop sets, paused reps, and partial reps to break through barbell standing bradford press plateaus.
  • Train at RPE 8-9 with advanced intensity techniques on your last 1-2 sets.
  • Manipulate tempo to increase time under tension without compromising form.
  • Manage total volume for the target muscle group across all exercises.
Calculate working set loads →
Advanced → Elite Mastery
  • Maximize barbell standing bradford press strength through precise programming and fatigue management.
  • Use periodized blocks to cycle between volume, intensity, and deload phases.
  • Quality of contraction matters more than load at this level.
  • Continuous refinement of technique will yield the remaining gains.
View RPE-to-percentage chart →

How to Perform barbell standing bradford press

["Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell in front of your shoulders with an overhand grip.","Press the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.","Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.","Repeat for the desired number of repetitions."]

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Where Do These barbell standing bradford press Standards Come From?

These barbell standing bradford press standards are based on 2.5M+ verified competition results from powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman federations worldwide. Every number comes from a sanctioned meet with certified judges - not self-reported gym lifts. Data is sourced from OpenPowerlifting and other verified competition databases, ensuring accuracy you can trust.

Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Reviewed by the Fitness Volt Editorial Team, certified strength training analysts.

Is Your barbell standing bradford press Good for Your Weight?

Strength standards help you objectively measure your barbell standing bradford press performance relative to other lifters of the same bodyweight and sex. Here is how to interpret them:

  1. Find your bodyweight in the left column of the table above.
  2. Look across the row to find which strength level your 1RM falls into.
  3. Use the age tab to see how your strength compares within your age group.
  4. Switch between Male and Female standards using the toggle - each has its own dataset.

If you do not know your 1RM, use the E1RM Calculator to estimate it from any rep set. For example, if you can barbell standing bradford press 185 lbs for 5 reps, the calculator will estimate your max.

These standards are derived from 2.5M+ competition results across powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman federations worldwide, combined with community training data.

Frequently Asked Questions

A "good" barbell standing bradford press depends on your bodyweight, sex, and training experience. As a general benchmark, an Intermediate-level lift (stronger than 50% of lifters) is a solid goal for most recreational athletes. Check the table above for your specific bodyweight.
Most lifters can reach Intermediate level on the barbell standing bradford press within 1-2 years of consistent training with progressive overload and proper nutrition. Genetics, training program quality, and recovery all play a role.
Yes. Our standards are calculated from 2.5M+ verified competition results and community-reported data. They are adjusted for bodyweight and age to give you an accurate comparison.
These standards are based on raw (unequipped) lifts. If you use supportive equipment like a bench shirt or squat suit, your equipped numbers will be higher than these standards reflect.

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