- The median powerlifting total for raw men at 120 kg is 1,367 lb (620 kg). Beat that and you out-lift half the class.
- Top 20%: 1,565 lb (710 kg). Top 10%: 1,676 lb (760 kg). Top 1%: 1,929 lb (875 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 — 120 kg Raw Men
The 120 kg class covers men weighing 105–120 kg (231–265 lb). These percentiles are computed from 74,692 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 | 931 lb | 422.5 kg | Novice |
| 10th percentile | 1,036 lb | 470 kg | Novice |
| 20th percentile | 1,157 lb | 525 kg | Intermediate |
| 30th percentile | 1,240 lb | 562.5 kg | Intermediate |
| 40th percentile | 1,306 lb | 592.5 kg | Intermediate |
| 50th percentile | 1,367 lb | 620 kg | Advanced |
| 60th percentile | 1,427 lb | 647.5 kg | Advanced |
| 70th percentile | 1,494 lb | 677.5 kg | Advanced |
| 80th percentile | 1,565 lb | 710 kg | Elite |
| 85th percentile | 1,615 lb | 732.5 kg | Elite |
| 90th percentile | 1,676 lb | 760 kg | Elite |
| 95th percentile | 1,764 lb | 800 kg | World Class |
| 97.5th percentile | 1,841 lb | 835 kg | World Class |
| 99th percentile | 1,929 lb | 875 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 120 kg raw class?
The median competition powerlifting total in this class is 1,367 lb (620 kg). Anything above that beats half of all raw men who have competed at 120 kg. 1,565 lb (710 kg) puts you in the top 20%, and 1,764 lb (800 kg) in the top 5%.
What powerlifting total do you need to be elite at 120 kg?
Using the top-10% line as the elite threshold, that is 1,676 lb (760 kg) for raw men at 120 kg. The top 1% of the class has lifted 1,929 lb (875 kg) or more.
Where does this data come from?
Every number on this page is computed from 74,692 competition results in the OpenPowerlifting database for raw men in the 120 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.