- The median powerlifting total for raw men at 120+ kg is 1,427 lb (647.5 kg). Beat that and you out-lift half the class.
- Top 20%: 1,659 lb (752.5 kg). Top 10%: 1,786 lb (810 kg). Top 1%: 2,083 lb (945 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 over 120 kg (265+ lb). These percentiles are computed from 67,149 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 | 926 lb | 420 kg | Novice |
| 10th percentile | 1,042 lb | 472.5 kg | Novice |
| 20th percentile | 1,179 lb | 535 kg | Intermediate |
| 30th percentile | 1,279 lb | 580 kg | Intermediate |
| 40th percentile | 1,356 lb | 615 kg | Intermediate |
| 50th percentile | 1,427 lb | 647.5 kg | Advanced |
| 60th percentile | 1,499 lb | 680 kg | Advanced |
| 70th percentile | 1,571 lb | 712.5 kg | Advanced |
| 80th percentile | 1,659 lb | 752.5 kg | Elite |
| 85th percentile | 1,714 lb | 777.5 kg | Elite |
| 90th percentile | 1,786 lb | 810 kg | Elite |
| 95th percentile | 1,885 lb | 855 kg | World Class |
| 97.5th percentile | 1,984 lb | 900 kg | World Class |
| 99th percentile | 2,083 lb | 945 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 1,427 lb (647.5 kg). Anything above that beats half of all raw men who have competed at 120+ kg. 1,659 lb (752.5 kg) puts you in the top 20%, and 1,885 lb (855 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 1,786 lb (810 kg) for raw men at 120+ kg. The top 1% of the class has lifted 2,083 lb (945 kg) or more.
Where does this data come from?
Every number on this page is computed from 67,149 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.