What is a good powerlifting total for 165?

Deadlifts

Weight Class	USAPL	100% Raw
148	523.50	540
165	661.25	630
181	677.75	641.10
198	706.50	661.30

What are good powerlifting numbers?

Male Powerlifting Standards (lb )

BW	Beg.	Elite
120	334	877
130	375	943
140	415	1006
150	454	1067

What weight class should I be powerlifting?

The basic takeaway is this: If you’re above 180cm (about 5’10”) you likely need to be at least 90kg/198lbs to be highly competitive, though if you’re aiming to be a world-class lifter, you should probably be aiming for the 110kg/242 class or above (or 105kg/231lbs in the IPF).

What is considered a strong squat?

Your barbell front squat performance will generally be about 80-85% of your back squat performance. If you can back squat 100 lbs, you should be able to front squat about 80-85 lbs. If you can back squat 200 lbs, you should be able to front squat about 160-170 lbs.

Is a 500 lb deadlift good?

Christian Finn who is a well-respected fitness coach says that, “deadlifting twice your bodyweight (for a single repetition) represents a good level of strength for most people.” (Source) He also says that a “500-pound deadlift for a single lift is impressive for a drug-free, genetically “average” male weighing around …

Do powerlifters cut weight?

As the competition nears, most powerlifters will cut weight in preparation for weigh-ins. This gives the lifter a potential advantage over other competitors as carrying a greater amount of weight may allow them to perform heavier lifts. That said, some federations require weigh-ins two hours before competition.

Do you have to be big to be a powerlifter?

With the massive amount of weight your body must support to be effective at powerlifting, you need to train additional exercises in conjunction with your squat, bench, and deadlift.

What can the average man bench?

That means the average man you meet on the street has enough muscle mass to bench press roughly: 175–185 pounds as their 1-rep max bench press. 160 pounds for 5 reps.

Who is the Drug Free USA Powerlifting champion?

America’s Choice For Drug-Free Strength Sport. Go to our dedicated COVID-19 pages for the latest updates. around the world! Jonathan Cayco at 2021 USA Powerlifting Nationals.

Is the USA Powerlifting Rankings still being updated?

The rankings below are no longer being updated and links may be broken due to old outdated sites. We are not maintaining/updating the rankings below.

How to contact the World Powerlifting Congress?

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How many men have hit a 2000 raw powerlifting total?

There have been fewer than 85 men who have ever hit a 2000 raw powerlifting total. Of these men, only a very small handful accomplished this feat while competing in major drug-tested federations. I hope this helps put powerlifting numbers in perspective.