Leg Press (45° Sled) vs Frame Deadlift Strength Standards

Leg Press vs Frame Deadlift Strength Standards

Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the 45-degree leg press and frame deadlift 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 Leg Press / Frame Deadlift, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.

Men’s Leg Press vs Frame Deadlift Standards

How to read the table: Find the closest bodyweight, then use the labeled exercise row. Every strength-level entry shows one target with pounds first and kilograms beneath it.

Women’s Leg Press vs Frame Deadlift Standards

How to read the table: Find the closest bodyweight, then use the labeled exercise row. Every strength-level entry shows one target with pounds first and kilograms beneath it.

How Your Leg Press vs Frame Deadlift 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

A one-rep set uses the entered weight. For 2–12 reps, both formulas are calculated and the lower estimate is retained.

• Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
• Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)

For the most useful Leg Press vs Frame Deadlift 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 45-degree leg press strength level

The leg press standards use the sex-specific standards from the individual Leg 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 sled load without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.

3. Find the frame deadlift strength level

The frame deadlift 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

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.

Use the calculator above to view both estimated maxes, strength levels, next targets, and the resulting priority or Balanced verdict.

How Men’s Leg Press and Frame Deadlift Standards Differ

How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Frame Deadlift standard minus the Leg Press standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Frame Deadlift standard is higher, and below zero means the Leg Press standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.

How Women’s Leg Press and Frame Deadlift Standards Differ

How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Frame Deadlift standard minus the Leg Press standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Frame Deadlift standard is higher, and below zero means the Leg Press standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.

Leg Press and Frame Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator

The calculator expects repeatable 45-degree leg press and frame deadlift results. Follow each exercise definition below so the two ratings are based on valid tests. Use strict, repeatable Leg Press and Frame Deadlift 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 a 45-degree plate-loaded sled leg press

Keep both feet flat and approximately shoulder-width, descend until the thighs reach at least parallel to the platform without lifting the hips or rounding the lower back, and press to controlled full knee extension. Do not enter a horizontal, vertical, selectorized, single-leg, high-foot, partial, bounced, or assisted press.

Use the Frame Deadlift setup and load convention

Use a rigid, free-moving rectangular frame that surrounds the lifter. It must have two fixed, straight, parallel horizontal side handles with centers exactly 40.64 cm (16.00 in) above the level platform at rest, 60.00 cm apart centerline-to-centerline, 32 mm diameter, and at least 15 cm usable length. Record all dimensions and apparatus identity. Weigh and score the actual combined mass of the frame, plates, and collars. weight symmetrically left/right and front/rear. The frame may not pivot, roll, slide on wheels, run on guides/cables, use counterweights, or obtain lever/mechanical advantage. Stand conventionally inside the frame with hands outside legs and one hand centered on each handle. Begin with frame motionless on floor. Lift to motionless full hip/knee extension with shoulders controlled and arms straight; the frame may not be supported against the thighs or other body part. Lower under control and reset for each of 1–10 reps. Belt, sleeves, wraps, chalk, and standard single-loop/lasso straps allowed. Figure-8 straps, hooks, tacky, deadlift suit, briefs, frame bounce, and assistance prohibited. Same frame, loading, stance, grip locations, and strap choice throughout.

Enter one recent Leg Press result and one recent Frame Deadlift result

First lift: total plates loaded on the 45-degree sled and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.

Related Tools

• Leg Press (45° Sled) — View the individual Leg Press standards and next strength-level target.
• Frame Deadlift — View the individual Frame Deadlift standards and next strength-level target.
• Barbell Deadlift — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
• Romanian Deadlift — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
• Trap Bar Deadlift — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
• Trap Bar High Handle Deadlift — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.