Is a 365 lb Squat?
A 365 lb squat is a strong intermediate lift in the general population. Most untrained men can't squat near it. Against competition powerlifters, 365 lbs ranks at the 18th percentile, where the average male competitor squats 472 lbs.
365 lbs is one of the most commonly searched squat milestones. But "is it good?" depends entirely on context — your bodyweight, your training age, and most importantly, who you're measuring against.
365 Squat by the Numbers
Where 365 Sits on the Strength Standards
Strength standards rank lifts relative to your bodyweight, since a 365 lb squat means something very different for a lean lifter versus a heavyweight. Here's how 365 maps across common bodyweights for males:
| Bodyweight | BW Ratio | Tier at 365 lbs |
|---|---|---|
| 150 lbs | 2.43× BW | Advanced |
| 165 lbs | 2.21× BW | Intermediate |
| 180 lbs | 2.03× BW | Intermediate |
| 200 lbs | 1.82× BW | Intermediate |
| 220 lbs | 1.66× BW | Novice |
| 250 lbs | 1.46× BW | Novice |
| 275 lbs | 1.33× BW | Novice |
The takeaway: At a 209 lb bodyweight, a 365 lb squat is exactly Intermediate level (1.75× bodyweight). Heavier lifters need to squat more for the same tier; lighter lifters need less.
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How 365 Compares to Other Competition Squats
Here's the distribution of squat 1RMs across all 2,805 male competition lifters in our database. The highlighted row shows where 365 falls.
Squat Distribution — Male Competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 365 lb squat good?
A 365 lb squat is a strong intermediate lift in the general population. Most untrained men can't squat near it. Against competition powerlifters, 365 lbs ranks at the 18th percentile, where the average male competitor squats 472 lbs.
How long does it take to squat 365 lbs?
For most men, reaching a 365 lb squat takes between 2 and 5 years of consistent training, depending on bodyweight, genetics, age, and program quality.
What percentile is a 365 lb squat?
Among 2,805 male competition powerlifters in our database, 365 lbs ranks at the 18th percentile. 492 lifters squat less, 2,313 squat more, and 0 squat exactly 365. 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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