Power Clean Standards
How does your power clean stack up? These are the beginner / novice / experienced / intermediate / advanced / elite tiers (higher is better), by sex.
| Tier | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 50 kg | 30 kg |
| Novice | 60 kg | 40 kg |
| Experienced | 75 kg | 50 kg |
| Intermediate | 90 kg | 60 kg |
| Advanced | 105 kg | 70 kg |
| Elite | 120 kg | 78 kg |
Tiers map to roughly the 50th / 60th / 70th / 80th / 90th / 100th percentile of trained athletes.
Counts toward: Gym-Goer · Hybrid Athlete · CrossFit · HYROX · Powerlifter · Bodybuilder
How to improve your Power Clean
- Olympic lifts are technique-first — clean reps under a coach beat grinding heavy singles.
- Drill the positions (start, power position, turnover) and add load only when the bar path stays clean.
- Build the supporting pull strength and front-rack mobility so the catch isn’t the bottleneck.
FAQ
What is a good Power Clean?
An "Experienced" Power Clean sits around the 70th percentile of trained athletes — see the table above for the exact figure for your sex. "Advanced" is roughly the top 10%, and "Elite" is the top 5%.
How is the Power Clean scored?
Your result is placed on a 0–100 curve anchored at the beginner / novice / experienced / intermediate / advanced / elite tiers, adjusted for sex. A higher number scores higher.
How can I improve my Power Clean?
Olympic lifts are technique-first — clean reps under a coach beat grinding heavy singles. Drill the positions (start, power position, turnover) and add load only when the bar path stays clean. Build the supporting pull strength and front-rack mobility so the catch isn’t the bottleneck.
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