Behind The Back Deadlift Strength Standards for Men and Women

Discover how your Behind The Back Deadlift performance compares to others and set new strength goals. Use our calculator to find your level and get personalized improvement tips.

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Behind The Back Deadlift Weight Standards

Compare your Behind The Back Deadlift performance to these weight standards and see where you stand.

LevelWeight
Beginner134 lbs
Novice206 lbs
Intermediate297 lbs
Advanced406 lbs
Elite526 lbs

Behind The Back Deadlift Bodyweight Ratio Standards

See how your Behind The Back Deadlift strength measures up relative to your body weight.

LevelBodyweight Ratio
Beginner0.75
Novice1.25
Intermediate1.75
Advanced2.25
Elite3.00
LevelBodyweight Ratio
Beginner0.50
Novice0.75
Intermediate1.00
Advanced1.50
Elite2.00

Behind The Back Deadlift Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Behind The Back Deadlift strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs74 lbs123 lbs188 lbs267 lbs356 lbs
120 lbs86 lbs138 lbs207 lbs290 lbs383 lbs
130 lbs98 lbs153 lbs226 lbs312 lbs408 lbs
140 lbs110 lbs168 lbs243 lbs333 lbs432 lbs
150 lbs121 lbs182 lbs261 lbs354 lbs456 lbs
160 lbs132 lbs196 lbs278 lbs373 lbs478 lbs
170 lbs144 lbs210 lbs294 lbs392 lbs499 lbs
180 lbs154 lbs223 lbs309 lbs410 lbs520 lbs
190 lbs165 lbs236 lbs325 lbs428 lbs539 lbs
200 lbs176 lbs249 lbs340 lbs445 lbs558 lbs
210 lbs186 lbs261 lbs354 lbs461 lbs577 lbs
220 lbs196 lbs273 lbs368 lbs477 lbs595 lbs
230 lbs206 lbs285 lbs382 lbs493 lbs612 lbs
240 lbs216 lbs296 lbs395 lbs508 lbs629 lbs
250 lbs225 lbs308 lbs408 lbs523 lbs646 lbs
260 lbs235 lbs319 lbs421 lbs537 lbs662 lbs
270 lbs244 lbs329 lbs433 lbs551 lbs677 lbs
280 lbs253 lbs340 lbs445 lbs565 lbs692 lbs
290 lbs262 lbs350 lbs457 lbs578 lbs707 lbs
300 lbs271 lbs360 lbs468 lbs591 lbs722 lbs
310 lbs279 lbs370 lbs480 lbs604 lbs736 lbs
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs47 lbs76 lbs115 lbs163 lbs217 lbs
100 lbs52 lbs83 lbs124 lbs173 lbs228 lbs
110 lbs57 lbs89 lbs131 lbs182 lbs239 lbs
120 lbs61 lbs95 lbs139 lbs191 lbs249 lbs
130 lbs66 lbs101 lbs145 lbs199 lbs258 lbs
140 lbs70 lbs106 lbs152 lbs207 lbs267 lbs
150 lbs74 lbs111 lbs158 lbs214 lbs275 lbs
160 lbs78 lbs116 lbs164 lbs221 lbs283 lbs
170 lbs82 lbs121 lbs170 lbs227 lbs291 lbs
180 lbs86 lbs125 lbs175 lbs234 lbs298 lbs
190 lbs89 lbs130 lbs180 lbs240 lbs304 lbs
200 lbs93 lbs134 lbs185 lbs245 lbs311 lbs
210 lbs96 lbs138 lbs190 lbs251 lbs317 lbs
220 lbs99 lbs142 lbs195 lbs256 lbs323 lbs
230 lbs103 lbs146 lbs199 lbs262 lbs329 lbs
240 lbs106 lbs149 lbs204 lbs267 lbs335 lbs
250 lbs109 lbs153 lbs208 lbs272 lbs340 lbs
260 lbs112 lbs157 lbs212 lbs276 lbs346 lbs

Behind The Back Deadlift Standards by Age

Discover how Behind The Back Deadlift strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15116 lbs176 lbs254 lbs347 lbs449 lbs
20131 lbs201 lbs290 lbs396 lbs513 lbs
25134 lbs206 lbs297 lbs406 lbs526 lbs
30134 lbs206 lbs297 lbs406 lbs526 lbs
35134 lbs206 lbs297 lbs406 lbs526 lbs
40134 lbs206 lbs297 lbs406 lbs526 lbs
45128 lbs195 lbs282 lbs386 lbs499 lbs
50120 lbs184 lbs265 lbs362 lbs469 lbs
55112 lbs171 lbs246 lbs336 lbs435 lbs
60103 lbs156 lbs225 lbs307 lbs397 lbs
6594 lbs142 lbs204 lbs278 lbs360 lbs
7085 lbs128 lbs184 lbs250 lbs323 lbs
7576 lbs115 lbs165 lbs224 lbs290 lbs
8069 lbs104 lbs148 lbs201 lbs260 lbs
8563 lbs94 lbs134 lbs181 lbs234 lbs
9057 lbs85 lbs121 lbs164 lbs211 lbs
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
1559 lbs90 lbs131 lbs180 lbs234 lbs
2067 lbs103 lbs149 lbs205 lbs267 lbs
2568 lbs105 lbs153 lbs210 lbs273 lbs
3068 lbs105 lbs153 lbs210 lbs273 lbs
3568 lbs105 lbs153 lbs210 lbs273 lbs
4068 lbs105 lbs153 lbs210 lbs273 lbs
4565 lbs100 lbs145 lbs200 lbs260 lbs
5062 lbs94 lbs137 lbs188 lbs244 lbs
5557 lbs88 lbs127 lbs174 lbs226 lbs
6053 lbs81 lbs117 lbs160 lbs207 lbs
6549 lbs74 lbs106 lbs145 lbs188 lbs
7044 lbs67 lbs96 lbs131 lbs169 lbs
7540 lbs60 lbs86 lbs118 lbs152 lbs
8037 lbs55 lbs78 lbs106 lbs137 lbs
8534 lbs50 lbs71 lbs96 lbs123 lbs
9031 lbs46 lbs64 lbs87 lbs112 lbs

Behind The Back Deadlift Overview

The Behind The Back Deadlift is a compound exercise targeting the posterior chain, improving strength, and enhancing lower back and leg muscles through a unique barbell movement.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Barbell

How To Perform the Behind The Back Deadlift

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell positioned behind your legs.
  2. Bend at the hips and knees to grip the barbell with both hands, using an overhand grip.
  3. Keep your back straight, chest up, and shoulders back.
  4. Engage your core and drive through your heels to lift the barbell, extending your hips and knees simultaneously.
  5. Stand up straight with the barbell behind your thighs, maintaining proper posture.
  6. Lower the barbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner by bending at the hips and knees.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Behind The Back Deadlift for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Behind The Back Deadlift

  • Maintain a flat back throughout the movement to avoid injury.
  • Engage your core to stabilize your spine.
  • Avoid using excessive weight; prioritize form and technique.
  • Ensure your knees track over your toes to protect your joints.
  • Use a mirror or have a trainer check your form to prevent common mistakes.

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