Military Press Strength Standards for Men and Women
Discover how your Military Press performance compares to others and set new strength goals. Use our calculator to find your level and get personalized improvement tips.
Calculate Your Military Press Strength Level
Calculate Your Military Press Strength
Military Press Weight Standards
Compare your Military Press performance to these weight standards and see where you stand.
| Level | Weight |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 73 lbs |
| Novice | 105 lbs |
| Intermediate | 146 lbs |
| Advanced | 193 lbs |
| Elite | 245 lbs |
Military Press Bodyweight Ratio Standards
See how your Military Press strength measures up relative to your body weight.
| Level | Bodyweight Ratio |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 0.40 |
| Novice | 0.55 |
| Intermediate | 0.80 |
| Advanced | 1.05 |
| Elite | 1.35 |
| Level | Bodyweight Ratio |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 0.20 |
| Novice | 0.35 |
| Intermediate | 0.55 |
| Advanced | 0.75 |
| Elite | 1.00 |
Military Press Standards by Bodyweight
Find the Military Press strength standards for your specific body weight.| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 lbs | 37 lbs | 57 lbs | 84 lbs | 115 lbs | 149 lbs |
| 120 lbs | 44 lbs | 66 lbs | 93 lbs | 126 lbs | 163 lbs |
| 130 lbs | 50 lbs | 74 lbs | 103 lbs | 138 lbs | 176 lbs |
| 140 lbs | 57 lbs | 82 lbs | 112 lbs | 149 lbs | 188 lbs |
| 150 lbs | 63 lbs | 89 lbs | 122 lbs | 159 lbs | 200 lbs |
| 160 lbs | 70 lbs | 97 lbs | 130 lbs | 169 lbs | 211 lbs |
| 170 lbs | 76 lbs | 104 lbs | 139 lbs | 179 lbs | 222 lbs |
| 180 lbs | 82 lbs | 111 lbs | 147 lbs | 188 lbs | 232 lbs |
| 190 lbs | 88 lbs | 119 lbs | 156 lbs | 198 lbs | 243 lbs |
| 200 lbs | 94 lbs | 125 lbs | 163 lbs | 207 lbs | 253 lbs |
| 210 lbs | 100 lbs | 132 lbs | 171 lbs | 215 lbs | 262 lbs |
| 220 lbs | 106 lbs | 139 lbs | 179 lbs | 224 lbs | 272 lbs |
| 230 lbs | 111 lbs | 145 lbs | 186 lbs | 232 lbs | 281 lbs |
| 240 lbs | 117 lbs | 152 lbs | 193 lbs | 240 lbs | 290 lbs |
| 250 lbs | 122 lbs | 158 lbs | 200 lbs | 248 lbs | 298 lbs |
| 260 lbs | 128 lbs | 164 lbs | 207 lbs | 256 lbs | 307 lbs |
| 270 lbs | 133 lbs | 170 lbs | 214 lbs | 263 lbs | 315 lbs |
| 280 lbs | 138 lbs | 176 lbs | 220 lbs | 270 lbs | 323 lbs |
| 290 lbs | 143 lbs | 182 lbs | 227 lbs | 277 lbs | 331 lbs |
| 300 lbs | 148 lbs | 187 lbs | 233 lbs | 284 lbs | 338 lbs |
| 310 lbs | 153 lbs | 193 lbs | 239 lbs | 291 lbs | 346 lbs |
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 lbs | 21 lbs | 35 lbs | 54 lbs | 77 lbs | 104 lbs |
| 100 lbs | 24 lbs | 39 lbs | 59 lbs | 84 lbs | 111 lbs |
| 110 lbs | 27 lbs | 43 lbs | 64 lbs | 90 lbs | 118 lbs |
| 120 lbs | 30 lbs | 47 lbs | 69 lbs | 95 lbs | 125 lbs |
| 130 lbs | 33 lbs | 51 lbs | 74 lbs | 101 lbs | 131 lbs |
| 140 lbs | 36 lbs | 54 lbs | 78 lbs | 106 lbs | 137 lbs |
| 150 lbs | 39 lbs | 58 lbs | 82 lbs | 111 lbs | 143 lbs |
| 160 lbs | 42 lbs | 61 lbs | 87 lbs | 116 lbs | 148 lbs |
| 170 lbs | 44 lbs | 65 lbs | 90 lbs | 121 lbs | 154 lbs |
| 180 lbs | 47 lbs | 68 lbs | 94 lbs | 125 lbs | 159 lbs |
| 190 lbs | 50 lbs | 71 lbs | 98 lbs | 129 lbs | 164 lbs |
| 200 lbs | 52 lbs | 74 lbs | 102 lbs | 133 lbs | 168 lbs |
| 210 lbs | 55 lbs | 77 lbs | 105 lbs | 137 lbs | 173 lbs |
| 220 lbs | 57 lbs | 80 lbs | 108 lbs | 141 lbs | 177 lbs |
| 230 lbs | 59 lbs | 83 lbs | 112 lbs | 145 lbs | 181 lbs |
| 240 lbs | 62 lbs | 85 lbs | 115 lbs | 149 lbs | 185 lbs |
| 250 lbs | 64 lbs | 88 lbs | 118 lbs | 152 lbs | 189 lbs |
| 260 lbs | 66 lbs | 91 lbs | 121 lbs | 155 lbs | 193 lbs |
Military Press Standards by Age
Discover how Military Press strength standards vary across different age groups.| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 63 lbs | 90 lbs | 125 lbs | 165 lbs | 209 lbs |
| 20 | 71 lbs | 103 lbs | 142 lbs | 188 lbs | 239 lbs |
| 25 | 73 lbs | 105 lbs | 146 lbs | 193 lbs | 245 lbs |
| 30 | 73 lbs | 105 lbs | 146 lbs | 193 lbs | 245 lbs |
| 35 | 73 lbs | 105 lbs | 146 lbs | 193 lbs | 245 lbs |
| 40 | 73 lbs | 105 lbs | 146 lbs | 193 lbs | 245 lbs |
| 45 | 69 lbs | 100 lbs | 139 lbs | 184 lbs | 233 lbs |
| 50 | 65 lbs | 94 lbs | 130 lbs | 173 lbs | 219 lbs |
| 55 | 61 lbs | 87 lbs | 121 lbs | 160 lbs | 202 lbs |
| 60 | 56 lbs | 80 lbs | 111 lbs | 146 lbs | 185 lbs |
| 65 | 51 lbs | 73 lbs | 100 lbs | 133 lbs | 168 lbs |
| 70 | 46 lbs | 66 lbs | 90 lbs | 119 lbs | 151 lbs |
| 75 | 42 lbs | 59 lbs | 81 lbs | 107 lbs | 135 lbs |
| 80 | 38 lbs | 53 lbs | 73 lbs | 96 lbs | 121 lbs |
| 85 | 34 lbs | 48 lbs | 66 lbs | 87 lbs | 109 lbs |
| 90 | 31 lbs | 44 lbs | 60 lbs | 79 lbs | 99 lbs |
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 30 lbs | 47 lbs | 68 lbs | 94 lbs | 124 lbs |
| 20 | 34 lbs | 53 lbs | 78 lbs | 108 lbs | 141 lbs |
| 25 | 35 lbs | 54 lbs | 80 lbs | 110 lbs | 144 lbs |
| 30 | 35 lbs | 54 lbs | 80 lbs | 110 lbs | 144 lbs |
| 35 | 35 lbs | 54 lbs | 80 lbs | 110 lbs | 144 lbs |
| 40 | 35 lbs | 54 lbs | 80 lbs | 110 lbs | 144 lbs |
| 45 | 33 lbs | 52 lbs | 76 lbs | 105 lbs | 137 lbs |
| 50 | 31 lbs | 49 lbs | 71 lbs | 99 lbs | 129 lbs |
| 55 | 29 lbs | 45 lbs | 66 lbs | 92 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 60 | 27 lbs | 42 lbs | 61 lbs | 84 lbs | 110 lbs |
| 65 | 25 lbs | 38 lbs | 55 lbs | 76 lbs | 99 lbs |
| 70 | 23 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs | 69 lbs | 90 lbs |
| 75 | 21 lbs | 31 lbs | 45 lbs | 62 lbs | 81 lbs |
| 80 | 19 lbs | 28 lbs | 41 lbs | 56 lbs | 72 lbs |
| 85 | 17 lbs | 26 lbs | 37 lbs | 50 lbs | 65 lbs |
| 90 | 16 lbs | 24 lbs | 34 lbs | 46 lbs | 59 lbs |
Military Press Overview
The Military Press is a powerful compound exercise that focuses on building upper body strength and shoulder muscle definition by pressing a barbell overhead.
Muscles Worked
Equipment Needed
Barbell, Weight Plates
How To Perform the Military Press
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Lift the barbell to shoulder height with your elbows pointed slightly forward.
- Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully while keeping your core tight and back straight.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Military Press for proper technique and tips.
Pro Tips for Military Press
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability throughout the movement.
- Avoid arching your back to prevent lower back strain.
- Use a full range of motion for optimal muscle engagement.
- Start with a manageable weight to master the form before increasing the load.
Military Press Variations and Alternatives
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Alternatives
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