Standing Log Overhead Press vs Standing Strict Barbell Ohp Strength Standards
Compare your standing log overhead press and standing overhead press 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: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: total barbell weight including bar and plates and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, complete strict standing log overhead press repetitions through full range with a stable setup, controlled weight, and no assistance. For the second exercise, keep the feet planted and torso upright, start at the shoulders, and finish at full elbow lockout. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Standing Log Overhead Press vs Standing Overhead Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the standing log overhead press and standing overhead press 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 Standing Log Overhead Press / Standing Overhead Press, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Standing Log Overhead Press vs Standing Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Standing Log Overhead Press; the second is Standing Overhead Press. 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 | 77 / 76 lb 34.9 / 34.5 kg | 112 / 90 lb 50.8 / 40.8 kg | 147 / 105 lb 66.7 / 47.6 kg | 182 / 132 lb 82.6 / 59.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 82 / 80 lb 37.2 / 36.3 kg | 118 / 95 lb 53.5 / 43.1 kg | 155 / 111 lb 70.3 / 50.3 kg | 192 / 139 lb 87.1 / 63 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 86 / 84 lb 39 / 38.1 kg | 124 / 100 lb 56.2 / 45.4 kg | 163 / 117 lb 73.9 / 53.1 kg | 202 / 146 lb 91.6 / 66.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 90 / 88 lb 40.8 / 39.9 kg | 130 / 104 lb 59 / 47.2 kg | 171 / 122 lb 77.6 / 55.3 kg | 211 / 153 lb 95.7 / 69.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 94 / 92 lb 42.6 / 41.7 kg | 136 / 109 lb 61.7 / 49.4 kg | 178 / 128 lb 80.7 / 58.1 kg | 220 / 160 lb 99.8 / 72.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 97 / 96 lb 44 / 43.5 kg | 141 / 113 lb 64 / 51.3 kg | 186 / 133 lb 84.4 / 60.3 kg | 229 / 166 lb 103.9 / 75.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 101 / 99 lb 45.8 / 44.9 kg | 147 / 118 lb 66.7 / 53.5 kg | 193 / 138 lb 87.5 / 62.6 kg | 238 / 173 lb 108 / 78.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 105 / 103 lb 47.6 / 46.7 kg | 152 / 122 lb 68.9 / 55.3 kg | 200 / 143 lb 90.7 / 64.9 kg | 247 / 179 lb 112 / 81.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 109 / 107 lb 49.4 / 48.5 kg | 157 / 126 lb 71.2 / 57.2 kg | 207 / 148 lb 93.9 / 67.1 kg | 256 / 185 lb 116.1 / 83.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 112 / 110 lb 50.8 / 49.9 kg | 162 / 130 lb 73.5 / 59 kg | 214 / 153 lb 97.1 / 69.4 kg | 264 / 191 lb 119.7 / 86.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 116 / 114 lb 52.6 / 51.7 kg | 168 / 135 lb 76.2 / 61.2 kg | 221 / 158 lb 100.2 / 71.7 kg | 272 / 197 lb 123.4 / 89.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 119 / 117 lb 54 / 53.1 kg | 173 / 139 lb 78.5 / 63 kg | 227 / 162 lb 103 / 73.5 kg | 281 / 203 lb 127.5 / 92.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 123 / 120 lb 55.8 / 54.4 kg | 178 / 143 lb 80.7 / 64.9 kg | 234 / 167 lb 106.1 / 75.7 kg | 289 / 209 lb 131.1 / 94.8 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 126 / 124 lb 57.2 / 56.2 kg | 183 / 146 lb 83 / 66.2 kg | 240 / 172 lb 108.9 / 78 kg | 297 / 215 lb 134.7 / 97.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 129 / 127 lb 58.5 / 57.6 kg | 187 / 150 lb 84.8 / 68 kg | 247 / 176 lb 112 / 79.8 kg | 304 / 221 lb 137.9 / 100.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 133 / 130 lb 60.3 / 59 kg | 192 / 154 lb 87.1 / 69.9 kg | 253 / 181 lb 114.8 / 82.1 kg | 312 / 226 lb 141.5 / 102.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 136 / 133 lb 61.7 / 60.3 kg | 197 / 158 lb 89.4 / 71.7 kg | 259 / 185 lb 117.5 / 83.9 kg | 320 / 232 lb 145.1 / 105.2 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 139 / 137 lb 63 / 62.1 kg | 201 / 162 lb 91.2 / 73.5 kg | 265 / 190 lb 120.2 / 86.2 kg | 327 / 237 lb 148.3 / 107.5 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 142 / 140 lb 64.4 / 63.5 kg | 206 / 165 lb 93.4 / 74.8 kg | 271 / 194 lb 122.9 / 88 kg | 335 / 243 lb 152 / 110.2 kg |
Women’s Standing Log Overhead Press vs Standing Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Standing Log Overhead Press; the second is Standing Overhead Press. 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 | 37 / 37 lb 16.8 / 16.8 kg | 57 / 45 lb 25.9 / 20.4 kg | 80 / 55 lb 36.3 / 24.9 kg | 103 / 72 lb 46.7 / 32.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 39 / 39 lb 17.7 / 17.7 kg | 61 / 48 lb 27.7 / 21.8 kg | 85 / 59 lb 38.6 / 26.8 kg | 110 / 77 lb 49.9 / 34.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 41 / 41 lb 18.6 / 18.6 kg | 65 / 51 lb 29.5 / 23.1 kg | 90 / 62 lb 40.8 / 28.1 kg | 116 / 82 lb 52.6 / 37.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 44 / 44 lb 20 / 20 kg | 68 / 54 lb 30.8 / 24.5 kg | 95 / 65 lb 43.1 / 29.5 kg | 123 / 86 lb 55.8 / 39 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 46 / 46 lb 20.9 / 20.9 kg | 72 / 56 lb 32.7 / 25.4 kg | 100 / 69 lb 45.4 / 31.3 kg | 129 / 91 lb 58.5 / 41.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 48 / 48 lb 21.8 / 21.8 kg | 75 / 59 lb 34 / 26.8 kg | 105 / 72 lb 47.6 / 32.7 kg | 135 / 95 lb 61.2 / 43.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 50 / 50 lb 22.7 / 22.7 kg | 78 / 62 lb 35.4 / 28.1 kg | 110 / 75 lb 49.9 / 34 kg | 141 / 99 lb 64 / 44.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 52 / 52 lb 23.6 / 23.6 kg | 82 / 64 lb 37.2 / 29 kg | 114 / 78 lb 51.7 / 35.4 kg | 147 / 103 lb 66.7 / 46.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 54 / 54 lb 24.5 / 24.5 kg | 85 / 67 lb 38.6 / 30.4 kg | 119 / 81 lb 54 / 36.7 kg | 152 / 107 lb 68.9 / 48.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 56 / 56 lb 25.4 / 25.4 kg | 88 / 69 lb 39.9 / 31.3 kg | 123 / 84 lb 55.8 / 38.1 kg | 158 / 111 lb 71.7 / 50.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 58 / 58 lb 26.3 / 26.3 kg | 91 / 71 lb 41.3 / 32.2 kg | 127 / 87 lb 57.6 / 39.5 kg | 164 / 115 lb 74.4 / 52.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 60 / 60 lb 27.2 / 27.2 kg | 94 / 74 lb 42.6 / 33.6 kg | 131 / 90 lb 59.4 / 40.8 kg | 169 / 119 lb 76.7 / 54 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 62 / 62 lb 28.1 / 28.1 kg | 97 / 76 lb 44 / 34.5 kg | 136 / 93 lb 61.7 / 42.2 kg | 174 / 123 lb 78.9 / 55.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 64 / 64 lb 29 / 29 kg | 100 / 78 lb 45.4 / 35.4 kg | 140 / 96 lb 63.5 / 43.5 kg | 180 / 126 lb 81.6 / 57.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 66 / 66 lb 29.9 / 29.9 kg | 103 / 81 lb 46.7 / 36.7 kg | 144 / 98 lb 65.3 / 44.5 kg | 185 / 130 lb 83.9 / 59 kg |
How Your Standing Log Overhead Press vs Standing Overhead Press Result Is Calculated
The calculator estimates both one-rep maxes, rates each one against its exercise and bodyweight standards, and then compares the two ratings.
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 Standing Log Overhead Press and Standing Overhead Press 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 standing log overhead press strength level
The standing log overhead press 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.
The target rises more slowly than bodyweight so larger lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the standing overhead press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific strength levels from the individual Standing Strict Barbell Overhead Press tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to exact bodyweight with reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
The target rises more slowly than bodyweight so heavier lifters are expected to press more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
4. Compare the two results
Strength level decides the comparison first. Matching levels remain Balanced unless progress toward the next target differs by at least 10 points.
Treat the result as a training comparison rather than an explanation of why one lift trails. Set quality, fatigue, skill, and training exposure all matter. 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 standing log overhead press | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the standing overhead press | Adjust strict standing barbell overhead press 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 Standing Log Overhead Press and Standing Overhead Press 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 standing overhead press standard is higher; below zero means the standing log overhead press 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 standing log overhead press and standing overhead press standards are within 3 lb at 120 lb, 130 lb, 140 lb, 150 lb, 160 lb, 170 lb, 180 lb, 190 lb, 200 lb, 210 lb, 220 lb, 230 lb, 240 lb, 250 lb, 260 lb, 270 lb, 280 lb, 290 lb, and 300 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
At Elite, the difference is 22.7 kg at 120 lb and 41.8 kg at 300 lb.
How to read the table: Every number is the standing overhead press standard minus the standing log overhead press standard. A plus sign means the standing overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −1 lb −0.4 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −53 lb −24.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −24 lb −10.8 kg | −46 lb −20.8 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −49 lb −22.3 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −27 lb −12.3 kg | −50 lb −22.6 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −1 lb −0.5 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −53 lb −24.1 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | −68 lb −30.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −31 lb −14 kg | −59 lb −26.8 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −61 lb −27.7 kg | −73 lb −33.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −63 lb −28.5 kg | −75 lb −34 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −34 lb −15.5 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg | −78 lb −35.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | −35 lb −15.8 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −80 lb −36.3 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −2 lb −1 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −68 lb −30.9 kg | −82 lb −37.2 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg | −83 lb −37.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −3 lb −1.3 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −72 lb −32.7 kg | −86 lb −39 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −74 lb −33.6 kg | −88 lb −39.9 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −75 lb −34 kg | −90 lb −40.8 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −2 lb −0.9 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −77 lb −34.9 kg | −92 lb −41.8 kg |
How Women’s Standing Log Overhead Press and Standing Overhead Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standing log overhead press and standing overhead press standards are within 3 lb at 100 lb, 110 lb, 120 lb, 130 lb, 140 lb, 150 lb, 160 lb, 170 lb, 180 lb, 190 lb, 200 lb, 210 lb, 220 lb, 230 lb, and 240 lb.
Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
Across 100–240 lb bodyweight, the Elite gap changes from 14 to 24.9 kg.
How to read the table: Every number is the standing overhead press standard minus the standing log overhead press standard. A plus sign means the standing overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −25 lb −11.4 kg | −31 lb −14 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −33 lb −15 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −34 lb −15.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg | −40 lb −18.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −44 lb −20 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −38 lb −17.3 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −47 lb −21.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −40 lb −18.1 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −54 lb −24.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −46 lb −20.8 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg |
Standing Log Overhead Press and Standing Overhead Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
Valid results depend on using the specified standing log overhead press and standing overhead press technique and load convention. Use strict, repeatable Standing Log Overhead Press and Standing Overhead Press 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 the exercise-specific Standing Log Overhead Press setup and load convention
Standing Log Overhead Press only. press a strongman log from a stable standing rack position to controlled overhead lockout with balanced feet and no second dip unless the entered variation explicitly allows push press. Do not enter barbell overhead press substitution, axle substitution, push jerk, split jerk, unstable layback, failed lockout, rack bounce, machine pressing, or assistance.
Enter total barbell load and press without leg drive
Enter total barbell weight including the bar and plates. Keep the feet planted and torso upright, start at the shoulders, and finish at full elbow lockout. Do not count knee dip, leg drive, excessive layback, push press, split press, seated press, partial reps, or dumbbell and machine variations.
Enter one recent Standing Log Overhead Press result and one recent Standing Overhead Press result
Use the correct input for each exercise: Total barbell load and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Standing Log Overhead Press and Total barbell weight including bar and plates and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for Standing Overhead Press.
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