Is a 675 lb Deadlift?
A 675 lb deadlift is genuinely advanced. Only the top 8% of competition powerlifters pull more. This is the kind of weight you can hear hitting the floor.
675 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.
675 Deadlift by the Numbers
Where 675 Sits on the Strength Standards
Strength standards rank lifts relative to your bodyweight, since a 675 lb deadlift means something very different for a lean lifter versus a heavyweight. Here's how 675 maps across common bodyweights for males:
| Bodyweight | BW Ratio | Tier at 675 lbs |
|---|---|---|
| 150 lbs | 4.50× BW | Elite |
| 165 lbs | 4.09× BW | Elite |
| 180 lbs | 3.75× BW | Elite |
| 200 lbs | 3.38× BW | Elite |
| 220 lbs | 3.07× BW | Advanced |
| 250 lbs | 2.70× BW | Advanced |
| 275 lbs | 2.45× BW | Intermediate |
The takeaway: At a 321 lb bodyweight, a 675 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 675 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 675 falls.
Deadlift Distribution — Male Competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 675 lb deadlift good?
A 675 lb deadlift is genuinely advanced. Only the top 8% of competition powerlifters pull more. This is the kind of weight you can hear hitting the floor.
How long does it take to deadlift 675 lbs?
For most men, reaching a 675 lb deadlift takes between 5 and 12 years of consistent training, depending on bodyweight, genetics, age, and program quality.
What percentile is a 675 lb deadlift?
Among 2,805 male competition powerlifters in our database, 675 lbs ranks at the 92th percentile. 2,580 lifters deadlift less, 222 deadlift more, and 3 deadlift exactly 675. 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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