- The median powerlifting total for raw men at 74 kg is 1,042 lb (472.5 kg). Beat that and you out-lift half the class.
- Top 20%: 1,207 lb (547.5 kg). Top 10%: 1,293 lb (586.5 kg). Top 1%: 1,510 lb (685 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 — 74 kg Raw Men
The 74 kg class covers men weighing 66–74 kg (146–163 lb). These percentiles are computed from 85,079 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 | 661 lb | 300 kg | Novice |
| 10th percentile | 755 lb | 342.5 kg | Novice |
| 20th percentile | 860 lb | 390 kg | Intermediate |
| 30th percentile | 931 lb | 422.5 kg | Intermediate |
| 40th percentile | 992 lb | 450 kg | Intermediate |
| 50th percentile | 1,042 lb | 472.5 kg | Advanced |
| 60th percentile | 1,091 lb | 495 kg | Advanced |
| 70th percentile | 1,146 lb | 520 kg | Advanced |
| 80th percentile | 1,207 lb | 547.5 kg | Elite |
| 85th percentile | 1,246 lb | 565 kg | Elite |
| 90th percentile | 1,293 lb | 586.5 kg | Elite |
| 95th percentile | 1,367 lb | 620 kg | World Class |
| 97.5th percentile | 1,434 lb | 650.5 kg | World Class |
| 99th percentile | 1,510 lb | 685 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 74 kg raw class?
The median competition powerlifting total in this class is 1,042 lb (472.5 kg). Anything above that beats half of all raw men who have competed at 74 kg. 1,207 lb (547.5 kg) puts you in the top 20%, and 1,367 lb (620 kg) in the top 5%.
What powerlifting total do you need to be elite at 74 kg?
Using the top-10% line as the elite threshold, that is 1,293 lb (586.5 kg) for raw men at 74 kg. The top 1% of the class has lifted 1,510 lb (685 kg) or more.
Where does this data come from?
Every number on this page is computed from 85,079 competition results in the OpenPowerlifting database for raw men in the 74 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.