A 180 lb male with an Intermediate-level Ring Dips of 13 lbs ranks at the 50th percentile (FVCP), stronger than ~50% of lifters. An Advanced lifter at this weight lifts 22 lbs (0.12x bodyweight).
FitnessVolt Competition Percentile (FVCP), based on 2.5M+ verified competition results
How strong is your Ring Dips? Compare your 1RM against standards for 21 bodyweight categories, from Beginner to Elite.
How Strong Is Your Ring Dips?
How Much Should You Ring 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 | 5 | 14 | 25 | 37 |
| 120 | < 1 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 36 |
| 130 | < 1 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 35 |
| 140 | < 1 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 35 |
| 150 | < 1 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 34 |
| 160 | < 1 | 6 | 14 | 23 | 33 |
| 170 | < 1 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 32 |
| 180 | < 1 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 31 |
| 190 | < 1 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 30 |
| 200 | < 1 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 29 |
| 210 | < 1 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 28 |
| 220 | < 1 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 27 |
| 230 | < 1 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 27 |
| 240 | < 1 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 26 |
| 250 | < 1 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 25 |
| 260 | < 1 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 24 |
| 270 | < 1 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 23 |
| 280 | < 1 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 23 |
| 290 | < 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 22 |
| 300 | < 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 21 |
| 310 | < 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 21 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 16 | 27 |
| 100 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 17 | 27 |
| 110 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 16 | 26 |
| 120 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 16 | 25 |
| 130 | < 1 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| 140 | < 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| 150 | < 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| 160 | < 1 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 170 | < 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| 180 | < 1 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 190 | < 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| 200 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| 210 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 11 | 18 |
| 220 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 230 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 240 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 10 | 16 |
| 250 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 260 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
How Does Age Affect Ring Dips Strength?
How Ring Dips standards change across different age groups. Values represent a 1RM in lbs.
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 16 | 26 |
| 20 | < 1 | 4 | 12 | 23 | 34 |
| 25 | < 1 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 36 |
| 30 | < 1 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 36 |
| 35 | < 1 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 36 |
| 40 | < 1 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 36 |
| 45 | < 1 | 3 | 11 | 22 | 32 |
| 50 | < 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 29 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 15 | 24 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 11 | 20 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 |
| 20 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 16 | 26 |
| 25 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 17 | 28 |
| 30 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 17 | 28 |
| 35 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 17 | 28 |
| 40 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 17 | 28 |
| 45 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 15 | 25 |
| 50 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 12 | 21 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 14 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
What Do Ring Dips Strength Standards Mean?
Stronger than 5% of lifters. You are learning the movement on the Ring 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 Ring Dips. You are progressing linearly and building the chest, shoulder, and tricep base needed for intermediate strength.
Stronger than 50% of lifters. Your Ring 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 Ring 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 Ring 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 Ring Dips
Tier-specific training recommendations to move your Ring Dips to the next level.
- Train the Ring 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 Ring 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 Ring Dips under competition-style commands and judging.
How to Perform Ring Dips
- Start by gripping the gymnastic rings firmly and lifting yourself up so your arms are fully extended and your body is above the rings.
- Engage your core and keep your body straight, with your legs either bent or straight as per your comfort level.
- Slowly lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body, until your shoulders are below your elbows.
- Pause briefly at the bottom, then push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
- Throughout the movement, focus on keeping the rings stable and your body aligned.
- Exhale as you push up and inhale as you lower yourself down.
Tips for Ring Dips
- Maintain a controlled and steady movement to avoid swinging.
- Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize tricep engagement.
- If new to ring dips, start with assisted variations or use resistance bands for support.
- Ensure proper shoulder mobility and warm up thoroughly to prevent injuries.
Where Do These Ring Dips Standards Come From?
These Ring 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 Ring Dips Good for Your Weight?
Strength standards help you objectively measure your Ring 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 Ring 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.