- The median powerlifting total for raw men at 105 kg is 1,301 lb (590 kg). Beat that and you out-lift half the class.
- Top 20%: 1,488 lb (675 kg). Top 10%: 1,587 lb (720 kg). Top 1%: 1,819 lb (825 kg).
- A 1,000 lb total (about 455 kg) is the classic milestone for men; 10× bodyweight is a strong total in almost any class.
Powerlifting Total Percentiles — 105 kg Raw Men
The 105 kg class covers men weighing 93–105 kg (205–231 lb). These percentiles are computed from 124,406 raw (belt, sleeves, and wrist wraps only — no knee wraps, no supportive suits or shirts) competition results in the OpenPowerlifting database. Remember that everyone in this dataset trained hard enough to enter a meet, so the 20th percentile here is already well above the average gym-goer.
| Percentile | Lbs | Kg | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th percentile | 898 lb | 407.5 kg | Novice |
| 10th percentile | 1,003 lb | 455 kg | Novice |
| 20th percentile | 1,113 lb | 505 kg | Intermediate |
| 30th percentile | 1,185 lb | 537.5 kg | Intermediate |
| 40th percentile | 1,246 lb | 565 kg | Intermediate |
| 50th percentile | 1,301 lb | 590 kg | Advanced |
| 60th percentile | 1,356 lb | 615 kg | Advanced |
| 70th percentile | 1,422 lb | 645 kg | Advanced |
| 80th percentile | 1,488 lb | 675 kg | Elite |
| 85th percentile | 1,532 lb | 695 kg | Elite |
| 90th percentile | 1,587 lb | 720 kg | Elite |
| 95th percentile | 1,670 lb | 757.5 kg | World Class |
| 97.5th percentile | 1,742 lb | 790 kg | World Class |
| 99th percentile | 1,819 lb | 825 kg | World Class |
Novice = below the 20th percentile of competitors. Intermediate = 20th–50th. Advanced = 50th–80th. Elite = 80th–95th. World Class = top 5%. Percentiles are calculated on the best powerlifting total from each meet entry, so a lifter with ten meets appears ten times; this weights the data toward experienced competitors.
How to Improve Your Powerlifting Total
A total moves when the weakest lift moves. Compare your percentile on each individual lift in the same weight class — the lift furthest below your total's percentile is where the cheapest kilos are. Beyond that, totals grow with meet experience: lifters who bomb out or miss thirds leave 5–10% on the platform. Use the meet attempt selector to plan conservative openers and the peaking guide to arrive at the meet fresh.
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Frequently Asked
What is a good powerlifting total for men in the 105 kg raw class?
The median competition powerlifting total in this class is 1,301 lb (590 kg). Anything above that beats half of all raw men who have competed at 105 kg. 1,488 lb (675 kg) puts you in the top 20%, and 1,670 lb (757.5 kg) in the top 5%.
What powerlifting total do you need to be elite at 105 kg?
Using the top-10% line as the elite threshold, that is 1,587 lb (720 kg) for raw men at 105 kg. The top 1% of the class has lifted 1,819 lb (825 kg) or more.
Where does this data come from?
Every number on this page is computed from 124,406 competition results in the OpenPowerlifting database for raw men in the 105 kg class, and is regenerated automatically as new meets are added (last update 2026-09-02). These are lifts done in competition under referees, not gym numbers or self-reported maxes.