STRENGTH STANDARDS

Standards are based on analysis of over 2,000 strongman competitions, cross-referenced with known professional results from WSM, Arnold Strongman Classic, and national-level competitions. They represent realistic benchmarks for each level of experience.

We use Strongman Corp weight classes: Men's 80 kg, 90 kg, 105 kg, 120 kg, and 120+ kg. Women's 57 kg, 64 kg, 73 kg, 82 kg, and 82+ kg. If your bodyweight falls between classes, we use the nearest class above your weight.

Yes. The Beginner through Advanced levels are absolutely achievable for natural athletes. The Elite level represents professional-caliber performances, which in the open divisions often include enhanced athletes. In tested federations, top natural athletes typically reach the high end of the Advanced level.

Strongman events use specialized implements (logs, stones, axles, yokes) that change the biomechanics significantly compared to standard barbell lifts. A 200 kg barbell press does not equal a 200 kg log press. Additionally, strongman events include moving events (yoke, farmers walk) and loading events (stones, sandbags) that have no powerlifting equivalent.

Go to the Check My Level page, select your gender, enter your bodyweight, then enter your best performance for any of the 10 events. The tool instantly calculates your level for each event and provides an overall strength assessment.

All standards are stored in kilograms but can be displayed in either metric (kg) or imperial (lbs) using the unit toggle in the navigation bar. Switch between units at any time and all values update instantly.