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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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
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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