Is a 225 lb Deadlift?
For someone newer to lifting, 225 lbs is a meaningful first step. The deadlift is the lift most beginners can hit highest first. Against competition lifters specifically, 225 lbs ranks at the 1th percentile — almost everyone at meets pulls more.
225 lbs is one of the most commonly searched deadlift milestones. But "is it good?" depends entirely on context — your bodyweight, your training age, and most importantly, who you're measuring against.
225 Deadlift by the Numbers
Where 225 Sits on the Strength Standards
Strength standards rank lifts relative to your bodyweight, since a 225 lb deadlift means something very different for a lean lifter versus a heavyweight. Here's how 225 maps across common bodyweights for males:
| Bodyweight | BW Ratio | Tier at 225 lbs |
|---|---|---|
| 150 lbs | 1.50× BW | Novice |
| 165 lbs | 1.36× BW | Beginner |
| 180 lbs | 1.25× BW | Beginner |
| 200 lbs | 1.12× BW | Beginner |
| 220 lbs | 1.02× BW | Beginner |
| 250 lbs | 0.90× BW | Below Beginner |
| 275 lbs | 0.82× BW | Below Beginner |
The takeaway: At a 107 lb bodyweight, a 225 lb deadlift is exactly Intermediate level (2.10× bodyweight). Heavier lifters need to deadlift more for the same tier; lighter lifters need less.
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How 225 Compares to Other Competition Deadlifts
Here's the distribution of deadlift 1RMs across all 2,805 male competition lifters in our database. The highlighted row shows where 225 falls.
Deadlift Distribution — Male Competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 225 lb deadlift good?
For someone newer to lifting, 225 lbs is a meaningful first step. The deadlift is the lift most beginners can hit highest first. Against competition lifters specifically, 225 lbs ranks at the 1th percentile — almost everyone at meets pulls more.
How long does it take to deadlift 225 lbs?
For most men, reaching a 225 lb deadlift takes between 1 and 3 years of consistent training, depending on bodyweight, genetics, age, and program quality.
What percentile is a 225 lb deadlift?
Among 2,805 male competition powerlifters in our database, 225 lbs ranks at the 1th percentile. 34 lifters deadlift less, 2,770 deadlift more, and 1 deadlift exactly 225. The percentile is much higher when measured against the general population — competition lifters represent the strong upper tail of the lifting world.
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