Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Strength Standards
Compare your smith machine overhead shoulder press and standing log 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: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, complete strict smith machine overhead shoulder press repetitions through full range with a stable setup, controlled weight, and no assistance. For the second exercise, complete strict standing log overhead press repetitions through full range with a stable setup, controlled weight, and no assistance. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These bodyweight tables place the smith machine overhead shoulder press and standing log overhead press targets side by side from Novice through Elite. Use them to compare standards, not to force a particular ratio between the lifts.
Find the closest row in the men’s or women’s table. Every target lists Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press / Standing Log Overhead Press, pounds first and kilograms second. Enter your own sets above for exact ratings without testing a true one-rep max.
Men’s Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press; the second is Standing Log 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 | 53 / 77 lb 24 / 34.9 kg | 76 / 112 lb 34.5 / 50.8 kg | 101 / 147 lb 45.8 / 66.7 kg | 129 / 182 lb 58.5 / 82.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 56 / 82 lb 25.4 / 37.2 kg | 80 / 118 lb 36.3 / 53.5 kg | 106 / 155 lb 48.1 / 70.3 kg | 136 / 192 lb 61.7 / 87.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 59 / 86 lb 26.8 / 39 kg | 84 / 124 lb 38.1 / 56.2 kg | 112 / 163 lb 50.8 / 73.9 kg | 143 / 202 lb 64.9 / 91.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 62 / 90 lb 28.1 / 40.8 kg | 88 / 130 lb 39.9 / 59 kg | 117 / 171 lb 53.1 / 77.6 kg | 149 / 211 lb 67.6 / 95.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 64 / 94 lb 29 / 42.6 kg | 92 / 136 lb 41.7 / 61.7 kg | 122 / 178 lb 55.3 / 80.7 kg | 156 / 220 lb 70.8 / 99.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 67 / 97 lb 30.4 / 44 kg | 96 / 141 lb 43.5 / 64 kg | 127 / 186 lb 57.6 / 84.4 kg | 162 / 229 lb 73.5 / 103.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 69 / 101 lb 31.3 / 45.8 kg | 99 / 147 lb 44.9 / 66.7 kg | 132 / 193 lb 59.9 / 87.5 kg | 169 / 238 lb 76.7 / 108 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 72 / 105 lb 32.7 / 47.6 kg | 103 / 152 lb 46.7 / 68.9 kg | 137 / 200 lb 62.1 / 90.7 kg | 175 / 247 lb 79.4 / 112 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 75 / 109 lb 34 / 49.4 kg | 107 / 157 lb 48.5 / 71.2 kg | 142 / 207 lb 64.4 / 93.9 kg | 181 / 256 lb 82.1 / 116.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 77 / 112 lb 34.9 / 50.8 kg | 110 / 162 lb 49.9 / 73.5 kg | 146 / 214 lb 66.2 / 97.1 kg | 187 / 264 lb 84.8 / 119.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 79 / 116 lb 35.8 / 52.6 kg | 114 / 168 lb 51.7 / 76.2 kg | 151 / 221 lb 68.5 / 100.2 kg | 193 / 272 lb 87.5 / 123.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 82 / 119 lb 37.2 / 54 kg | 117 / 173 lb 53.1 / 78.5 kg | 156 / 227 lb 70.8 / 103 kg | 199 / 281 lb 90.3 / 127.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 84 / 123 lb 38.1 / 55.8 kg | 120 / 178 lb 54.4 / 80.7 kg | 160 / 234 lb 72.6 / 106.1 kg | 204 / 289 lb 92.5 / 131.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 86 / 126 lb 39 / 57.2 kg | 124 / 183 lb 56.2 / 83 kg | 165 / 240 lb 74.8 / 108.9 kg | 210 / 297 lb 95.3 / 134.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 89 / 129 lb 40.4 / 58.5 kg | 127 / 187 lb 57.6 / 84.8 kg | 169 / 247 lb 76.7 / 112 kg | 216 / 304 lb 98 / 137.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 91 / 133 lb 41.3 / 60.3 kg | 130 / 192 lb 59 / 87.1 kg | 173 / 253 lb 78.5 / 114.8 kg | 221 / 312 lb 100.2 / 141.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 93 / 136 lb 42.2 / 61.7 kg | 133 / 197 lb 60.3 / 89.4 kg | 177 / 259 lb 80.3 / 117.5 kg | 227 / 320 lb 103 / 145.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 95 / 139 lb 43.1 / 63 kg | 137 / 201 lb 62.1 / 91.2 kg | 182 / 265 lb 82.6 / 120.2 kg | 232 / 327 lb 105.2 / 148.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 98 / 142 lb 44.5 / 64.4 kg | 140 / 206 lb 63.5 / 93.4 kg | 186 / 271 lb 84.4 / 122.9 kg | 237 / 335 lb 107.5 / 152 kg |
Women’s Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press; the second is Standing Log 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 | 25 / 37 lb 11.3 / 16.8 kg | 39 / 57 lb 17.7 / 25.9 kg | 55 / 80 lb 24.9 / 36.3 kg | 73 / 103 lb 33.1 / 46.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 27 / 39 lb 12.2 / 17.7 kg | 41 / 61 lb 18.6 / 27.7 kg | 59 / 85 lb 26.8 / 38.6 kg | 78 / 110 lb 35.4 / 49.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 28 / 41 lb 12.7 / 18.6 kg | 44 / 65 lb 20 / 29.5 kg | 62 / 90 lb 28.1 / 40.8 kg | 83 / 116 lb 37.6 / 52.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 30 / 44 lb 13.6 / 20 kg | 46 / 68 lb 20.9 / 30.8 kg | 65 / 95 lb 29.5 / 43.1 kg | 87 / 123 lb 39.5 / 55.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 32 / 46 lb 14.5 / 20.9 kg | 49 / 72 lb 22.2 / 32.7 kg | 69 / 100 lb 31.3 / 45.4 kg | 92 / 129 lb 41.7 / 58.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 33 / 48 lb 15 / 21.8 kg | 51 / 75 lb 23.1 / 34 kg | 72 / 105 lb 32.7 / 47.6 kg | 96 / 135 lb 43.5 / 61.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 34 / 50 lb 15.4 / 22.7 kg | 53 / 78 lb 24 / 35.4 kg | 75 / 110 lb 34 / 49.9 kg | 100 / 141 lb 45.4 / 64 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 36 / 52 lb 16.3 / 23.6 kg | 55 / 82 lb 24.9 / 37.2 kg | 78 / 114 lb 35.4 / 51.7 kg | 104 / 147 lb 47.2 / 66.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 37 / 54 lb 16.8 / 24.5 kg | 58 / 85 lb 26.3 / 38.6 kg | 81 / 119 lb 36.7 / 54 kg | 108 / 152 lb 49 / 68.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 39 / 56 lb 17.7 / 25.4 kg | 60 / 88 lb 27.2 / 39.9 kg | 84 / 123 lb 38.1 / 55.8 kg | 112 / 158 lb 50.8 / 71.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 40 / 58 lb 18.1 / 26.3 kg | 62 / 91 lb 28.1 / 41.3 kg | 87 / 127 lb 39.5 / 57.6 kg | 116 / 164 lb 52.6 / 74.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 41 / 60 lb 18.6 / 27.2 kg | 64 / 94 lb 29 / 42.6 kg | 90 / 131 lb 40.8 / 59.4 kg | 120 / 169 lb 54.4 / 76.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 43 / 62 lb 19.5 / 28.1 kg | 66 / 97 lb 29.9 / 44 kg | 93 / 136 lb 42.2 / 61.7 kg | 124 / 174 lb 56.2 / 78.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 44 / 64 lb 20 / 29 kg | 68 / 100 lb 30.8 / 45.4 kg | 96 / 140 lb 43.5 / 63.5 kg | 128 / 180 lb 58.1 / 81.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 45 / 66 lb 20.4 / 29.9 kg | 70 / 103 lb 31.8 / 46.7 kg | 98 / 144 lb 44.5 / 65.3 kg | 131 / 185 lb 59.4 / 83.9 kg |
How Your Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press 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)
For the most useful Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press comparison, enter clean, difficult sets performed with the same technique and range of motion you use in training. Lower-rep sets usually require less extrapolation.
2. Find the smith machine overhead shoulder press strength level
The smith machine overhead shoulder 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.
This adjustment expects larger lifters to move more weight, but it does not increase the target pound for pound with bodyweight.
3. 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.
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 overhead shoulder press | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the standing log overhead press | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling 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 Overhead Shoulder Press and Standing Log 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 log overhead press standard is higher; below zero means the smith machine overhead shoulder 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 standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with Standing Log Overhead Press for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
24.1 → 44.5 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the standing log overhead press standard minus the smith machine overhead shoulder press standard. A plus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the smith machine overhead shoulder press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +59 lb +26.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +64 lb +29 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +61 lb +27.6 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +72 lb +32.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +75 lb +34 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +68 lb +30.9 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg | +79 lb +35.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +74 lb +33.5 kg | +85 lb +38.6 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +75 lb +34.1 kg | +87 lb +39.4 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +78 lb +35.3 kg | +88 lb +39.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +91 lb +41.3 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +64 lb +29.1 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +93 lb +42.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg | +64 lb +29.1 kg | +83 lb +37.6 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg |
How Women’s Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press and Standing Log Overhead Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
At Elite, the difference is 13.6 kg at 100 lb and 24.5 kg at 240 lb.
How to read the table: Every number is the standing log overhead press standard minus the smith machine overhead shoulder press standard. A plus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the smith machine overhead shoulder press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +33 lb +15 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +22 lb +9.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +23 lb +10.5 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +49 lb +22.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +20 lb +9 kg | +32 lb +14.6 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +52 lb +23.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg | +46 lb +20.8 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press and Standing Log Overhead Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
Compare like-for-like attempts by keeping the smith machine overhead shoulder press and standing log overhead press setup consistent with their individual rules. Use strict, repeatable Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press and Standing Log Overhead Press tests that follow each exercise’s setup, range of motion, equipment, and load rules. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press setup and load convention
The entered weight for strict Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press. Valid Smith overhead shoulder press reps. Press the Smith bar overhead to a controlled lockout or machine-intended top position, then lower under control to the same bottom range and finish with A valid finish shows controlled elbow extension overhead with no leg drive, excessive lean-back, rack bounce, incline-press drift, or partial lockout. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Use the 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 one recent Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press result and one recent Standing Log Overhead Press result
Enter the working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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