Deadlift Standards
Where does your deadlift rank? We divide your estimated 1RM by your bodyweight and map it to Ascend's strength tiers — deadlift ratios run the highest of any lift.
Inputs
Use 1 if you're entering a true 1RM. Above 12 reps the estimate loses accuracy.
Result
- Estimated 1RM163.3kg
- Deadlift ÷ bodyweight2.04×
- Strength tierSummit
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How it works
We estimate your 1RM with the Epley formula (weight × (1 + reps/30)), then divide by bodyweight to get your strength ratio. Deadlift thresholds run highest of any lift: Recruit < 1.25×, Climber 1.25–1.75×, Summit 1.75–2.5×, Apex ≥ 2.5×. The deadlift recruits the most total muscle, so absolute and relative numbers are larger — the standard is approximate and varies with hip/limb leverages.
References
FAQ
Is my deadlift good for my weight?
Because the deadlift moves the most mass, the bar is set higher: 2.0× bodyweight is strong, and 2.5× and up is Apex. A 1.25× pull is roughly where untrained lifters cross into trained.
How is the tier calculated?
We divide your estimated 1RM by your bodyweight. Recruit is under 1.25×, Climber 1.25–1.75×, Summit 1.75–2.5×, Apex 2.5× and up — Ascend's in-app strength tiers, scaled up for the deadlift.
How do I get to the next tier?
Posterior-chain strength and grip drive the deadlift. Pull heavy once a week, add Romanian deadlifts and rows, and train the 1–5 rep range. Ascend's AI coach periodizes this for you.
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