You lift more than 100% of lifters for selected age and weight
Beginner (9 Kg)
Stronger than 5% of lifters for selected age and weight. A beginner lifter has normally practiced the movement for at least a month and can execute it correctly.
Novice (14 Kg)
Stronger than 34% of lifters for selected age and weight. A novice weightlifter has normally practiced the movement for at least six months.
Intermediate (23 Kg)
Stronger than 50% of lifters for selected age and weight. An intermediate weightlifter has normally practiced the movement for at least two years.
Advanced (32 Kg)
Stronger than 84% of lifters for selected age and weight. An advanced weightlifter has normally practiced the movement for at least five years.
Elite (43 Kg)
Stronger than 95% of lifters for selected age and weight. An elite weightlifter has normally practiced the movement over five years, to compete in strength-based sports.