Weighted Calisthenics

Streetlifting Strength Standards

Competition-level benchmarks for weighted pull-ups and dips. These standards define what it takes to compete at local through world-class levels.

Competition Standards (1RM)

Weighted Pull-Up

Beginner
+25% BW

+45 lb @ 180 lb

Intermediate
+50% BW

+90 lb @ 180 lb

Advanced
+75% BW

+135 lb @ 180 lb

Elite
+100% BW

+180 lb @ 180 lb

World Class
+125% BW+

+225 lb+ @ 180 lb

Weighted Dip

Beginner
+20% BW

+36 lb @ 180 lb

Intermediate
+45% BW

+80 lb @ 180 lb

Advanced
+70% BW

+125 lb @ 180 lb

Elite
+100% BW

+180 lb @ 180 lb

World Class
+120% BW+

+216 lb+ @ 180 lb

Elite Competition Standards by Weight Class

Weight ClassPull-UpDipTotal
-66 kg (145 lb)+70 kg (154 lb)+80 kg (176 lb)150 kg+
-75 kg (165 lb)+80 kg (176 lb)+90 kg (198 lb)170 kg+
-83 kg (183 lb)+90 kg (198 lb)+100 kg (220 lb)190 kg+
-93 kg (205 lb)+100 kg (220 lb)+110 kg (242 lb)210 kg+
+93 kg (205+ lb)+110 kg (242 lb)+120 kg (265 lb)230 kg+

* Elite = top 10% at national competitions. World records significantly exceed these.

Transfer to Calisthenics Skills

One-Arm Pull-Up

+70% BW weighted pull-up

Strong foundation for unilateral pulling

Muscle-Up

+50% BW (5+ reps)

Pulling power for explosive transition

Front Lever

+60% BW weighted rows

Horizontal pulling strength transfer

Planche

+70% BW weighted dips

Pushing base for straight-arm work

Why Train Streetlifting?

Skill Foundation

Heavy weighted movements build the raw strength needed for advanced calisthenics skills. Most skill plateaus are strength deficits in disguise.

Clear Progression

Unlike skill work with subjective progress, weighted numbers don't lie. +5 lb is +5 lb. Track objective strength gains.

Competition Ready

Streetlifting competitions are growing globally. Test your strength against others with standardized judging.

Related Resources

Weighted Pull-Up Guide

Detailed pulling standards

Weighted Dip Guide

Detailed pushing standards

Front Lever Requirements

Skill strength thresholds

Weighted Pull-Up Program

Structured progression

Common Questions

Streetlifting is competitive weighted calisthenics, typically featuring max-weight pull-ups and dips. Athletes compete in weight classes, lifting the heaviest additional weight for one rep. It bridges powerlifting intensity with calisthenics movements.
Elite streetlifters achieve similar relative strength to powerlifters. A +100% BW weighted pull-up is comparable difficulty to a 2x BW deadlift. Both represent top-tier relative strength, just through different movement patterns.
Yes, significantly. Heavy weighted pull-ups build the pulling strength needed for front lever, one-arm chin progressions, and muscle-ups. Heavy dips develop the pressing base for planche and HSPU. Many elite skill athletes incorporate streetlifting.

Track Your Streetlifting Progress

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