A 180 lb male with an Intermediate-level Dips of 20 lbs ranks at the 50th percentile (FVCP), stronger than ~50% of lifters. An Advanced lifter at this weight lifts 31 lbs (0.17x bodyweight).
FitnessVolt Competition Percentile (FVCP), based on 2.5M+ verified competition results
How strong is your Dips? Compare your 1RM against standards for 21 bodyweight categories, from Beginner to Elite.
How Strong Is Your Dips?
How Much Should You Dips?
1RM weight (lbs) you should be able to lift at each standard, based on your bodyweight.
| BW (lbs) | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | < 1 | 7 | 19 | 34 | 50 |
| 120 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 34 | 50 |
| 130 | < 1 | 9 | 20 | 34 | 49 |
| 140 | < 1 | 9 | 20 | 34 | 48 |
| 150 | < 1 | 9 | 20 | 33 | 47 |
| 160 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 33 | 46 |
| 170 | 1 | 10 | 20 | 32 | 45 |
| 180 | 1 | 10 | 20 | 31 | 44 |
| 190 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 31 | 43 |
| 200 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 30 | 42 |
| 210 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 41 |
| 220 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 29 | 40 |
| 230 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 28 | 39 |
| 240 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 38 |
| 250 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 37 |
| 260 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 36 |
| 270 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 35 |
| 280 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 34 |
| 290 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 33 |
| 300 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 24 | 33 |
| 310 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 32 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 22 | 36 |
| 100 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 22 | 35 |
| 110 | < 1 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 34 |
| 120 | < 1 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 33 |
| 130 | < 1 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 32 |
| 140 | < 1 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 31 |
| 150 | < 1 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 30 |
| 160 | < 1 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 170 | < 1 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 28 |
| 180 | < 1 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 27 |
| 190 | < 1 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 200 | < 1 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 210 | < 1 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| 220 | < 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| 230 | < 1 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 240 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| 250 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 13 | 21 |
| 260 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
How Does Age Affect Dips Strength?
How Dips standards change across different age groups. Values represent a 1RM in lbs.
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 3 | 13 | 25 | 37 |
| 20 | < 1 | 8 | 19 | 32 | 47 |
| 25 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 34 | 49 |
| 30 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 34 | 49 |
| 35 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 34 | 49 |
| 40 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 34 | 49 |
| 45 | < 1 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 45 |
| 50 | < 1 | 5 | 15 | 27 | 40 |
| 55 | < 1 | 2 | 11 | 23 | 35 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 18 | 30 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 14 | 24 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 10 | 18 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 13 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 |
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 15 | 26 |
| 20 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 21 | 34 |
| 25 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 22 | 35 |
| 30 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 22 | 35 |
| 35 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 22 | 35 |
| 40 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 22 | 35 |
| 45 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 20 | 32 |
| 50 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 17 | 28 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 13 | 24 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 10 | 19 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
What Do Dips Strength Standards Mean?
Stronger than 5% of lifters. You are learning the movement on the Dips, building the shoulder stability and pressing coordination needed to handle heavier loads safely.
Stronger than 20% of lifters. You can press with a consistent path and controlled tempo on the Dips. You are progressing linearly and building the chest, shoulder, and tricep base needed for intermediate strength.
Stronger than 50% of lifters. Your Dips technique is efficient under heavy loads. You use programmed variations, understand how to manage pressing fatigue, and can grind through the mid-range sticking point.
Stronger than 80% of lifters. You have optimized your Dips setup for maximal force production - arch, leg drive, and grip width are dialed in. You train with periodized intensity blocks and accessory work targeting weak points.
Stronger than 95% of lifters. Your Dips is at a competitive standard. You have refined every aspect of the lift through years of structured peaking and can produce maximal force with technical precision.
How to Progress Your Dips
Tier-specific training recommendations to move your Dips to the next level.
- Train the Dips 2-3x per week to build pressing strength and shoulder stability.
- Use linear progression: add 2.5-5 lbs per session.
- Practice controlled eccentrics (3-second lowering) to build tendon strength.
- Keep working sets at RPE 6-7 to accumulate quality volume.
- Add a pressing variation (close-grip, incline, or paused) for weak-point development.
- Increase frequency to 2-3 sessions per week with varied rep ranges.
- Program most sets at RPE 7-8 with one heavy session including RPE 9 work.
- Build tricep and shoulder accessory volume to support the Dips.
- Run 4-6 week blocks with planned volume and intensity progression.
- Use RPE 8-9 for competition-style sets, RPE 7 for volume backoffs.
- Target your sticking point with specific accessory work (board press, pin press, bands).
- Manage total weekly pressing volume (12-20 sets) across all push movements.
- Peak with structured 8-12 week cycles targeting a competition or max attempt.
- Refine your setup: arch, leg drive, grip width, and bar path for maximal efficiency.
- Use the RPE chart for precise percentage work during peaking phases.
- Test your Dips under competition-style commands and judging.
Tips for Dips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain proper form.
- Avoid flaring your elbows out to prevent shoulder strain.
- Lower yourself in a controlled manner to maximize muscle engagement.
- If you are a beginner, start with bench dips before progressing to parallel bar dips.
Where Do These Dips Standards Come From?
These Dips 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 Dips Good for Your Weight?
Strength standards help you objectively measure your Dips performance relative to other lifters of the same bodyweight and sex. Here is how to interpret them:
- Find your bodyweight in the left column of the table above.
- Look across the row to find which strength level your 1RM falls into.
- Use the age tab to see how your strength compares within your age group.
- 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 Dips 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.