What is the average 1RM back squat (lbs) for a male college-level athlete (not football)?

• A. 100
• B. 300
• C. 150
• D. 225

Answer: (B)

This question is about recognizing normative strength levels for the back squat in male college-level athletes who are not football players. The typical 1RM back squat for this group falls around 300 pounds, reflecting a common range of about 1.5 to 2 times their bodyweight. In other words, for many college athletes whose bodyweight is roughly in the 180–210 lb range, a 300 lb squat sits at the average level reported in standard normative data. Values like 100 or 150 pounds are far below what this population generally demonstrates, and 225 pounds, while achievable for many, is not the average across all athletes in this group. So, 300 pounds best represents the central tendency for the average male college-level athlete (not football) in this measure.