- The median powerlifting total for raw men at 93 kg is 1,235 lb (560 kg). Beat that and you out-lift half the class.
- Top 20%: 1,405 lb (637.5 kg). Top 10%: 1,499 lb (680 kg). Top 1%: 1,720 lb (780 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 — 93 kg Raw Men
The 93 kg class covers men weighing 83–93 kg (183–205 lb). These percentiles are computed from 150,162 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 | 860 lb | 390 kg | Novice |
| 10th percentile | 953 lb | 432.5 kg | Novice |
| 20th percentile | 1,058 lb | 480 kg | Intermediate |
| 30th percentile | 1,124 lb | 510 kg | Intermediate |
| 40th percentile | 1,179 lb | 535 kg | Intermediate |
| 50th percentile | 1,235 lb | 560 kg | Advanced |
| 60th percentile | 1,284 lb | 582.5 kg | Advanced |
| 70th percentile | 1,339 lb | 607.5 kg | Advanced |
| 80th percentile | 1,405 lb | 637.5 kg | Elite |
| 85th percentile | 1,450 lb | 657.5 kg | Elite |
| 90th percentile | 1,499 lb | 680 kg | Elite |
| 95th percentile | 1,576 lb | 715 kg | World Class |
| 97.5th percentile | 1,642 lb | 745 kg | World Class |
| 99th percentile | 1,720 lb | 780 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 93 kg raw class?
The median competition powerlifting total in this class is 1,235 lb (560 kg). Anything above that beats half of all raw men who have competed at 93 kg. 1,405 lb (637.5 kg) puts you in the top 20%, and 1,576 lb (715 kg) in the top 5%.
What powerlifting total do you need to be elite at 93 kg?
Using the top-10% line as the elite threshold, that is 1,499 lb (680 kg) for raw men at 93 kg. The top 1% of the class has lifted 1,720 lb (780 kg) or more.
Where does this data come from?
Every number on this page is computed from 150,162 competition results in the OpenPowerlifting database for raw men in the 93 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.