Smith Machine Back Squat vs V Squat Machine Strength Standards
Compare your Smith machine back squat and v squat machine against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Add a recent 1–12-rep result for each lift to compare estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: smith machine load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: displayed machine or stack weight and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, keep both hands fixed on the bar, follow the machine’s fixed track, descend until the hip crease clearly reaches at least knee level. For the second exercise, follow the individual V Squat Machine calculator’s exercise-specific setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Smith Machine Back Squat vs V Squat Machine Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the Smith machine back squat and v squat machine to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. The numbers are calculator targets, not a required gap between the two lifts.
Choose the men’s or women’s table, find the closest bodyweight row, and read across to Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite. Each entry shows Smith Machine Back Squat / V Squat Machine, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Smith Machine Back Squat vs V Squat Machine Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Back Squat; the second is V Squat Machine. Each number is the lowest estimated one-rep max needed to reach that strength level. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 203 / 168 lb 92.1 / 76.2 kg | 245 / 252 lb 111.1 / 114.3 kg | 286 / 350 lb 129.7 / 158.8 kg | 329 / 448 lb 149.2 / 203.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 214 / 177 lb 97.1 / 80.3 kg | 259 / 266 lb 117.5 / 120.7 kg | 302 / 369 lb 137 / 167.4 kg | 347 / 472 lb 157.4 / 214.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 225 / 186 lb 102.1 / 84.4 kg | 272 / 279 lb 123.4 / 126.6 kg | 317 / 388 lb 143.8 / 176 kg | 365 / 496 lb 165.6 / 225 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 236 / 195 lb 107 / 88.5 kg | 284 / 292 lb 128.8 / 132.4 kg | 332 / 406 lb 150.6 / 184.2 kg | 382 / 519 lb 173.3 / 235.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 246 / 203 lb 111.6 / 92.1 kg | 297 / 305 lb 134.7 / 138.3 kg | 347 / 424 lb 157.4 / 192.3 kg | 399 / 542 lb 181 / 245.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 256 / 212 lb 116.1 / 96.2 kg | 309 / 318 lb 140.2 / 144.2 kg | 361 / 441 lb 163.7 / 200 kg | 415 / 565 lb 188.2 / 256.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 266 / 220 lb 120.7 / 99.8 kg | 321 / 330 lb 145.6 / 149.7 kg | 375 / 458 lb 170.1 / 207.7 kg | 431 / 586 lb 195.5 / 265.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 276 / 228 lb 125.2 / 103.4 kg | 333 / 342 lb 151 / 155.1 kg | 389 / 475 lb 176.4 / 215.5 kg | 447 / 608 lb 202.8 / 275.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 286 / 236 lb 129.7 / 107 kg | 345 / 354 lb 156.5 / 160.6 kg | 403 / 492 lb 182.8 / 223.2 kg | 463 / 629 lb 210 / 285.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 295 / 244 lb 133.8 / 110.7 kg | 356 / 366 lb 161.5 / 166 kg | 416 / 508 lb 188.7 / 230.4 kg | 478 / 650 lb 216.8 / 294.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 304 / 251 lb 137.9 / 113.9 kg | 367 / 377 lb 166.5 / 171 kg | 429 / 524 lb 194.6 / 237.7 kg | 493 / 670 lb 223.6 / 303.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 313 / 259 lb 142 / 117.5 kg | 378 / 388 lb 171.5 / 176 kg | 442 / 540 lb 200.5 / 244.9 kg | 508 / 691 lb 230.4 / 313.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 323 / 266 lb 146.5 / 120.7 kg | 389 / 400 lb 176.4 / 181.4 kg | 455 / 555 lb 206.4 / 251.7 kg | 522 / 710 lb 236.8 / 322.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 331 / 274 lb 150.1 / 124.3 kg | 400 / 411 lb 181.4 / 186.4 kg | 467 / 570 lb 211.8 / 258.5 kg | 537 / 730 lb 243.6 / 331.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 340 / 281 lb 154.2 / 127.5 kg | 410 / 422 lb 186 / 191.4 kg | 479 / 585 lb 217.3 / 265.4 kg | 551 / 749 lb 249.9 / 339.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 349 / 288 lb 158.3 / 130.6 kg | 421 / 432 lb 191 / 196 kg | 492 / 600 lb 223.2 / 272.2 kg | 565 / 768 lb 256.3 / 348.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 357 / 295 lb 161.9 / 133.8 kg | 431 / 443 lb 195.5 / 200.9 kg | 504 / 615 lb 228.6 / 279 kg | 579 / 787 lb 262.6 / 357 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 366 / 302 lb 166 / 137 kg | 441 / 453 lb 200 / 205.5 kg | 516 / 630 lb 234.1 / 285.8 kg | 593 / 806 lb 269 / 365.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 374 / 309 lb 169.6 / 140.2 kg | 452 / 464 lb 205 / 210.5 kg | 527 / 644 lb 239 / 292.1 kg | 606 / 824 lb 274.9 / 373.8 kg |
Women’s Smith Machine Back Squat vs V Squat Machine Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Back Squat; the second is V Squat Machine. Each number is the lowest estimated one-rep max needed to reach that strength level. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | 103 / 114 lb 46.7 / 51.7 kg | 137 / 172 lb 62.1 / 78 kg | 172 / 240 lb 78 / 108.9 kg | 206 / 309 lb 93.4 / 140.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 110 / 122 lb 49.9 / 55.3 kg | 146 / 183 lb 66.2 / 83 kg | 183 / 256 lb 83 / 116.1 kg | 220 / 329 lb 99.8 / 149.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 116 / 129 lb 52.6 / 58.5 kg | 155 / 194 lb 70.3 / 88 kg | 194 / 271 lb 88 / 122.9 kg | 233 / 349 lb 105.7 / 158.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 123 / 136 lb 55.8 / 61.7 kg | 164 / 205 lb 74.4 / 93 kg | 205 / 286 lb 93 / 129.7 kg | 245 / 368 lb 111.1 / 166.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 129 / 143 lb 58.5 / 64.9 kg | 172 / 215 lb 78 / 97.5 kg | 215 / 301 lb 97.5 / 136.5 kg | 258 / 387 lb 117 / 175.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 135 / 150 lb 61.2 / 68 kg | 180 / 225 lb 81.6 / 102.1 kg | 225 / 315 lb 102.1 / 142.9 kg | 270 / 405 lb 122.5 / 183.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 141 / 157 lb 64 / 71.2 kg | 188 / 235 lb 85.3 / 106.6 kg | 235 / 329 lb 106.6 / 149.2 kg | 282 / 423 lb 127.9 / 191.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 147 / 163 lb 66.7 / 73.9 kg | 196 / 245 lb 88.9 / 111.1 kg | 245 / 342 lb 111.1 / 155.1 kg | 293 / 440 lb 132.9 / 199.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 152 / 169 lb 68.9 / 76.7 kg | 203 / 254 lb 92.1 / 115.2 kg | 254 / 356 lb 115.2 / 161.5 kg | 305 / 457 lb 138.3 / 207.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 158 / 176 lb 71.7 / 79.8 kg | 211 / 263 lb 95.7 / 119.3 kg | 263 / 369 lb 119.3 / 167.4 kg | 316 / 474 lb 143.3 / 215 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 164 / 182 lb 74.4 / 82.6 kg | 218 / 273 lb 98.9 / 123.8 kg | 273 / 382 lb 123.8 / 173.3 kg | 327 / 491 lb 148.3 / 222.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 169 / 188 lb 76.7 / 85.3 kg | 225 / 282 lb 102.1 / 127.9 kg | 282 / 394 lb 127.9 / 178.7 kg | 338 / 507 lb 153.3 / 230 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 174 / 194 lb 78.9 / 88 kg | 232 / 290 lb 105.2 / 131.5 kg | 290 / 407 lb 131.5 / 184.6 kg | 349 / 523 lb 158.3 / 237.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 180 / 199 lb 81.6 / 90.3 kg | 239 / 299 lb 108.4 / 135.6 kg | 299 / 419 lb 135.6 / 190.1 kg | 359 / 539 lb 162.8 / 244.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 185 / 205 lb 83.9 / 93 kg | 246 / 308 lb 111.6 / 139.7 kg | 308 / 431 lb 139.7 / 195.5 kg | 369 / 554 lb 167.4 / 251.3 kg |
How Your Smith Machine Back Squat vs V Squat Machine Result Is Calculated
Both lifts are scored independently first: estimated max, bodyweight-adjusted strength level, and progress toward the next level. Those ratings drive the comparison.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
When the set contains one rep, the entered load is the estimate. For 2–12 reps, the calculator keeps the less aggressive of the two formula results.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
Use recent Smith Machine Back Squat and V Squat Machine sets with consistent technique and full intended range of motion. Difficult lower-rep sets generally make the estimated max less dependent on extrapolation.
2. Find the Smith machine back squat strength level
For Smith machine back squat, the individual exercise thresholds start from reference bodyweights of 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women. Exact-bodyweight targets use reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
Two-thirds scaling raises the target as bodyweight rises while limiting the size advantage that a direct one-to-one adjustment would create.
3. Find the v squat machine strength level
The v squat machine rating uses its sex-specific exercise standards. Reference targets at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women are scaled to the entered bodyweight by reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
Two-thirds scaling raises the target as bodyweight rises while limiting the size advantage that a direct one-to-one adjustment would create.
4. Compare the two results
Each max receives a level from Beginner through Elite. The lower-level lift becomes the priority. At matching levels, a priority appears only when one lift is at least 10 points farther from its next level; otherwise the result is Balanced.
The result identifies the lower standards rating, not its cause. Technique, fatigue, training history, and set quality can all affect the comparison. Age range is recorded anonymously but does not change these standards.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Estimate each max | Use the entered weight for 1 rep; for 2–12 reps, keep the lower formula result. |
| Rate the Smith machine back squat | Adjust Smith machine back squat targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the v squat machine | Adjust v squat machine targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Compare different levels | Name the lower-level lift as the priority. |
| Compare matching levels | Use Balanced unless the difference in progress toward the next level reaches 10 points. |
How Men’s Smith Machine Back Squat and V Squat Machine Standards Differ
How to read both charts: Choose a strength level, find bodyweight along the bottom, and follow that level’s line. Zero means the two standards are equal. Above zero means the v squat machine standard is higher; below zero means the Smith machine back squat standard is higher. On a phone, swipe the chart left and right to inspect the full-size lines and labels. The tables provide the exact pounds and kilograms.
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with V Squat Machine for Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
At Elite, the difference is 54 kg at 120 lb and 98.9 kg at 300 lb.
How to read the table: Every number is the v squat machine standard minus the Smith machine back squat standard. A plus sign means the v squat machine standard is higher. A minus sign means the Smith machine back squat standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +64 lb +29.1 kg | +119 lb +54 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +125 lb +56.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +131 lb +59.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −41 lb −18.5 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +74 lb +33.6 kg | +137 lb +62.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +143 lb +64.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −44 lb −19.9 kg | +9 lb +4 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +150 lb +68.1 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +83 lb +37.6 kg | +155 lb +70.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +86 lb +39.1 kg | +161 lb +73 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +166 lb +75.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +172 lb +78 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −53 lb −24 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg | +177 lb +80.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +98 lb +44.4 kg | +183 lb +83 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +100 lb +45.3 kg | +188 lb +85.3 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg | +193 lb +87.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −59 lb −26.7 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +198 lb +89.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −61 lb −27.7 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +108 lb +49 kg | +203 lb +92.1 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +111 lb +50.4 kg | +208 lb +94.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −64 lb −29 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg | +213 lb +96.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −65 lb −29.4 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +117 lb +53.1 kg | +218 lb +98.9 kg |
How Women’s Smith Machine Back Squat and V Squat Machine Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
46.8 → 83.9 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the v squat machine standard minus the Smith machine back squat standard. A plus sign means the v squat machine standard is higher. A minus sign means the Smith machine back squat standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +68 lb +30.9 kg | +103 lb +46.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +109 lb +49.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +86 lb +39 kg | +129 lb +58.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +90 lb +40.8 kg | +135 lb +61.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +94 lb +42.6 kg | +141 lb +64 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +97 lb +44 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +17 lb +7.8 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +102 lb +46.3 kg | +152 lb +69 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +158 lb +71.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg | +109 lb +49.5 kg | +164 lb +74.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg | +169 lb +76.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +117 lb +53.1 kg | +174 lb +78.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +19 lb +8.7 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +120 lb +54.5 kg | +180 lb +81.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +185 lb +83.9 kg |
Smith Machine Back Squat and V Squat Machine Exercises Used by This Calculator
For a useful comparison, perform a strict Smith machine back squat and a strict v squat machine using the setup and load rules below. Use strict, repeatable Smith Machine Back Squat and V Squat Machine tests that follow each exercise’s setup, range of motion, equipment, and weight-entry rules. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different weight conventions.
Use one Smith machine and full standardized depth
Enter the Smith machine load in the active unit. Keep both hands fixed on the bar, follow the machine’s fixed track, descend until the hip crease clearly reaches at least knee level, and return to full hip-and-knee extension under control. Do not count excessive forward foot placement, partial depth, bouncing, bottom rebound, torso collapse, assistance, a free-weight squat, hack squat, or leg press.
Use a strict, repeatable V Squat Machine
Follow the individual V Squat Machine calculator’s exercise-specific setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Enter one recent Smith Machine Back Squat result and one recent V Squat Machine result
Use the correct input for each exercise: Smith machine load and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Smith Machine Back Squat and Displayed machine or stack weight and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for V Squat Machine.
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