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Log Press strength standards

What is a good Log Press?

For a 180 lb male, an Intermediate Log Press is about 175 lb (0.97x bodyweight). Advanced starts around 231 lb. Enter your own bodyweight below to get the exact standard and FVCP rank.

Good target 175 lb Intermediate at 180 lb
Next tier 231 lb Advanced standard
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Quick Answer Log Press

A solid (Intermediate) Log Press for a 180 lb male is about 175 lb (0.97x bodyweight). Use the calculator below to convert your own Log Press into an FVCP percentile for your bodyweight. An Advanced lifter at this weight reaches 231 lb (1.28x bodyweight).

FitnessVolt standards, with FVCP competition rankings shown separately from gym percentiles

Estimated Standards

How strong is your Log Press? Compare your 1RM against standards for 21 bodyweight categories, from Beginner to Elite.

Primary Muscles Shoulders (Deltoids), Triceps, Core, Legs, Back
Equipment Log (Strongman implement)
Standards Coverage 21 bodyweights × 5 levels

How Strong Is Your Log Press?

Intermediate (competition scale)
Typical FVCP: 50th percentile
A 180 lb male lifting 175 lbs (0.97x bodyweight) on the Log Press ranks Intermediate on the FVCP competition scale, stronger than ~50% of verified competition lifters at this bodyweight. Enter your own numbers above to see where you stand.

That clears the median for this bodyweight and gives you a useful benchmark for the next tier.

Over 40? Our calculator also reports an age-adjusted percentile and an age-30 equivalent using the McCulloch age factor, so masters lifters are compared to lifters their own age. See the age-adjusted (Masters 40+) standards below for the full breakdown.

FVCP competition ranking, shown separately from gym percentiles and reader logs
Your FVCP:
Age-adjusted percentile
lb Age-30 equivalent 1RM

FVCP competition ranking, shown separately from gym percentiles and reader logs
th percentile

Illustrative: a normal-distribution model anchored to the real Beginner to Elite percentile thresholds for your bodyweight. The marker shows where your lift falls, not a measured frequency count.

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Reader Data Is Still Building

We do not have enough reader-submitted Log Press entries yet to publish a stable crowd benchmark. Until then, this panel shows the Intermediate standards baseline only:

175 lb Typical 1RM (Intermediate)
0.97x x Bodyweight

Baseline figures for a 180 lb male at Intermediate level, from the standards table. This is not reader-submitted data. So far readers have logged a lift here.

Enter your numbers above first. We publish reader benchmarks only after a sample threshold is met.

How Much Should You Log Press?

Use this table to find the standard closest to your bodyweight. The tiers are standards, not claims about reader submissions.

How a male lifter's expected 1RM scales with bodyweight at each level. Exact numbers in the table below.

BW (lbs) Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
110 33 57 91 132 178
120 40 68 104 147 196
130 49 78 116 162 213
140 57 88 129 177 230
150 65 98 141 191 246
160 73 108 152 204 261
170 81 118 164 218 276
180 89 127 175 231 291
190 97 137 186 243 305
200 104 146 197 255 318
210 112 155 207 267 332
220 120 164 218 279 345
230 127 173 228 290 357
240 134 181 237 301 369
250 142 189 247 312 381
260 149 198 256 323 393
270 156 206 266 333 404
280 163 214 275 343 416
290 170 222 283 353 426
300 176 229 292 363 437
310 183 237 301 372 448

Is Your Log Press Good?

A quick read on what counts as a good Log Press at each level, for a typical male and female lifter.

Men (180 lb): a good (Intermediate) Log Press is about 175 lb (0.97x bodyweight). Advanced lifters hit 231 lb (1.28x), and Elite is 291 lb (1.62x).

Women (140 lb): a good (Intermediate) Log Press is about 72 lb (0.51x bodyweight). Advanced lifters hit 108 lb (0.77x), and Elite is 150 lb (1.07x).

How Much Should You Be Able to Log Press?

Men: a 180 lb male should lift about 175 lb at an Intermediate level (a beginner target is around 89 lb).

Women: a 140 lb female should lift about 72 lb at an Intermediate level (a beginner target is around 22 lb).

By bodyweight (men): A 150 lb lifter lifts about 141 lb, and a 220 lb lifter lifts about 218 lb at an Intermediate level. Find your exact bodyweight in the table above.

By age (men): at an Intermediate level a 30 year old male lifts about 215 lb, while by age 50 the Intermediate standard is about 191 lb. See the By Age tab for every age band.

FitnessVolt standards, with FVCP competition rankings shown separately from gym percentiles

How Does Age Affect Log Press Strength?

How Log Press standards change across different age groups. Values represent a 1RM in lbs.

How a male lifter's expected 1RM changes with age at each level. Exact numbers in the table below.

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15 83 127 183 249 322
20 95 145 209 285 369
25 97 149 215 293 378
30 97 149 215 293 378
35 97 149 215 293 378
40 97 149 215 293 378
45 92 141 204 278 359
50 86 132 191 261 337
55 80 122 177 241 312
60 73 112 161 220 284
65 66 101 146 199 257
70 59 91 131 178 231
75 53 81 117 160 206
80 47 72 105 143 184
85 42 65 94 128 165
90 38 59 85 115 149

What Do Log Press Strength Standards Mean?

Beginner

Stronger than 5% of lifters. You are learning the movement on the Log 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 Log 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 Log 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 Log 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 Log 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 Log Press

Tier-specific training recommendations to move your Log Press to the next level.

Beginner → Novice Building Your Foundation
  • Train the Log 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 progress with the one rep max calculator →
Novice → Intermediate Structured Progression
  • Increase load progressively while keeping strict form on the Log 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 Log 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 Log 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 Log Press

  1. Start with the log on the ground and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Bend at the knees and hips to squat down, gripping the handles of the log with a neutral grip.
  3. Lift the log to your lap by extending your hips and knees, then rest it on your thighs while maintaining a strong core.
  4. Explosively extend your hips and knees to stand up, rolling the log up to your chest and transitioning it to the rack position against your upper chest.
  5. Brace your core, take a deep breath, and press the log overhead by extending your arms fully, keeping the log close to your face.
  6. Lock out your elbows at the top of the movement, then carefully lower the log back to the rack position.
  7. Return the log to the ground by reversing the movement, maintaining control throughout.

Tips for Log Press

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to maintain stability.
  • Use your legs to generate power and assist in lifting the log overhead.
  • Avoid arching your back excessively during the press to prevent injury.
  • Start with a lighter log to perfect your form before progressing to heavier weights.

Where Do These Log Press Standards Come From?

FitnessVolt keeps each data population labeled. Competition percentiles use verified raw meet results where available. Gym percentile tabs use self-reported Symmetric Strength data. Reader-submitted benchmarks appear only after enough entries are logged for this lift.

Standards data last refreshed: March 28, 2026

Is Your Log Press Good for Your Weight?

Use this page to compare your Log Press against clearly labeled standards and percentile datasets. Here is the cleanest way to read it:

  1. Start with Standards to find the tier closest to your bodyweight.
  2. Use Gym Percentiles when you want self-reported gym comparisons.
  3. Use Competition for verified meet-result percentiles where the lift supports it.
  4. Use By Age when age-segmented gym data is available.

If you do not know your 1RM, use the one rep max calculator to estimate it from any rep set. For example, if you can Log Press 185 lbs for 5 reps, the calculator will estimate your max.

The important rule: do not mix the tabs. Standards, gym percentiles, competition percentiles, and reader logs answer different questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

A "good" Log Press depends on your bodyweight, sex, and training background. The Intermediate tier is a useful first serious target, while Advanced and Elite represent much harder standards. Use the table above for the number closest to your bodyweight.
Many lifters can reach the Intermediate tier on the Log Press after steady training, but the timeline depends on starting point, technique, programming, recovery, and bodyweight changes. Treat the tier as a benchmark, not a deadline.
Yes. Competition views use verified meet-result data where available, gym percentile views use self-reported gym cohorts, and reader-submitted benchmarks are shown only after enough entries are logged. The populations are labeled separately.
For weighted lifts, enter a clean raw 1RM or an estimated 1RM from a recent hard set. For rep-based movements, enter controlled full-range reps. Avoid equipped lifts, partial reps, or bounced reps unless you are comparing against the same style every time.

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Written by Tom Miller, CSCS · Reviewed by Editorial Team
Tom Miller, CSCS, is a Sr. Editor & Content Strategist with 10 years of experience in Powerlifting and Personal Training. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, he is dedicated to delivering informative, engaging, and reliable health and fitness content. His work has been featured on websites including the-sun.com, Well+Good, Bleacher Report, Muscle and Fitness, UpJourney, Business Insider, NewsBreak and more.