How Strong Am I?
Enter your details for personalised percentiles.
As the groups become more specialised, the comparison becomes tougher.
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Stronger than 42% of general population. Everyone starts somewhere, and the biggest jumps happen in this range. Keep showing up. 13th among barbell lifters.
What these circles mean
Each ring compares you to a different group. As the group gets more specialised, the comparison gets tougher — beating 70% of barbell lifters is a much harder feat than beating 70% of the general population.
How accurate is this?
These percentiles are estimates anchored to the Kilgore strength standards and calibrated against published population distributions. They are informed comparisons, not exact rankings. Age adjustments are handled automatically by the underlying standards data. If you want to compare the same lifts against beginner-to-elite benchmarks, use the Strength Levels.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'stronger than X%' mean?
It means your 1-rep max is higher than that percentage of people in the selected group after adjusting for your sex, age, and bodyweight. The universe changes the comparison pool, not the fact that the result is personalised to you.
Which group should I care about?
Most people find the Barbell Lifters ring most meaningful. It compares you to a barbell-trained population, while still adjusting for your sex, age, and bodyweight, so it is usually the fairest peer group for strength athletes.
How do you estimate percentiles?
We use the Kilgore strength standards as anchor points, calibrated by age, sex, and bodyweight, then map your lift into each universe's estimated distribution. So the universes change how tough the comparison is, while your personal profile still shapes the result.
Am I being compared to everyone, or only people like me?
Only partially to everyone. General Population, Gym-Goers, Barbell Lifters, and Powerlifting Culture describe the broader group, but your percentile is still adjusted for your sex, age, and bodyweight. So you are not being ranked against all men and women combined with no adjustment.
Should I enter my true 1RM or an estimate?
Enter your best 1-rep max. If you only know a recent heavy set, use the One Rep Max Calculator to estimate it first.
Does age matter?
Yes. Age is part of the model, alongside sex and bodyweight, so a 55-year-old and a 25-year-old at the same relative strength level can land on similar percentiles within the same universe.
What should you check next?
Strength Levels
Check beginner-to-elite benchmarks for each lift.
E1RM Calculator
Estimate your one-rep max from a recent work set.
1000lb Club Calculator
See how your squat, bench, and deadlift total stacks up.
Lift Explorer
Review PRs, consistency, and milestones across your training.
Strength Visualizer
Chart each lift over time and spot long-term trends.
