Power Standards

Instructions

Enter sex, body weight, age, and the unit system you'd like the results in. If you're younger than 30, entering your age will have no effect.

Power Ranks

• Untrained: Average or below average.
• Beginner: Better than average.
• Novice: Much better than average.
• Intermediate: Fit. A healthy, achievable goal for most people.
• Advanced: Very fit. Difficult to achieve for most people.
• Elite: Among the best. Nearing the average maximum potential. Likely able to compete at some level.

What do the ranks mean and what is this table telling me?

The ranks are mainly meant to show how you compare to other trainees. They're also meant to be motivational and help with setting realistic goals. Each of the ranks says how long it would take to attain it. However, the time given is just meant to be an estimate. There are many factors that affect the development of power, so don't be discouraged if your numbers aren't matching up. Also, the rank system assumes that the trainee is generally healthy, with no underlying health conditions or injuries and has the mobility to perform all the exercises correctly.

The table shows the weight, time, or distance needed to reach each of the power ranks for several exercises. The data in the table is based on competition data, world records, and the average time needed to attain each rank. From there, they are adjusted to reflect your personal details.

How is all of this helpful?

These standards allow you to compare yourself to almost any other trainee. The standards are adjusted by sex and age so that a 60 year old man could meaningfully compare himself to a 20 year old woman. As mentioned earlier, the rank system is meant to help with setting personalized realistic goals and giving trainees something to aim for.