Weighted Push-Ups (standard) vs Smith Machine Behind-The-Neck Press
Compare your weighted push-up and smith machine behind-the-neck press against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter 1–12 reps for estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, priority.
First lift: added weight and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, keep a straight line from shoulders to heels, lower the sternum to roughly two to three inches from the floor. For the second exercise, the lifter must press from the behind-the-neck start range to overhead lockout, then lower under control to the same behind-the-neck range without neck contact bounce, shoulder dumping. Heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Weighted Push-Ups vs Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press Strength Standards
The paired standards below show what the weighted push-up and smith machine behind-the-neck press each require at the same strength level. They are separate exercise targets rather than a prescribed difference between your lifts.
Select the appropriate sex table and nearest bodyweight, then choose a strength-level column. Values are ordered Weighted Push-Ups / Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press in pounds with kilograms underneath. The calculator above handles exact bodyweight and set inputs.
Men’s Weighted Push-Ups vs Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press 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.
| Bodyweight | Exercise | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 24 lb10.9 kg | 36 lb16.3 kg | 54 lb24.5 kg | 72 lb32.6 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 48 lb21.8 kg | 70 lb31.8 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 26 lb11.8 kg | 39 lb17.7 kg | 59 lb26.6 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 50 lb22.7 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 103 lb46.7 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 28 lb12.7 kg | 42 lb19.1 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 53 lb24 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 30 lb13.6 kg | 45 lb20.4 kg | 67 lb30.6 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 56 lb25.4 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 32 lb14.5 kg | 48 lb21.8 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 96 lb43.6 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 58 lb26.3 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 34 lb15.4 kg | 51 lb23.1 kg | 76 lb34.7 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 60 lb27.2 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 36 lb16.3 kg | 54 lb24.5 kg | 81 lb36.7 kg | 108 lb49 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 63 lb28.6 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 38 lb17.2 kg | 57 lb25.9 kg | 86 lb38.8 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 65 lb29.5 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 40 lb18.1 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 67 lb30.4 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 177 lb80.3 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 42 lb19.1 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 95 lb42.9 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 69 lb31.3 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 183 lb83 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 44 lb20 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 99 lb44.9 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 72 lb32.7 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 46 lb20.9 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg | 103 lb46.9 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 74 lb33.6 kg | 108 lb49 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 194 lb88 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 48 lb21.8 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 108 lb49 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 76 lb34.5 kg | 111 lb50.3 kg | 155 lb70.3 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 50 lb22.7 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 113 lb51 kg | 150 lb68 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 78 lb35.4 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 205 lb93 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 52 lb23.6 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 156 lb70.7 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 80 lb36.3 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 164 lb74.4 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 54 lb24.5 kg | 81 lb36.8 kg | 122 lb55.1 kg | 162 lb73.5 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 82 lb37.2 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 216 lb98 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 56 lb25.4 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 84 lb38.1 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 172 lb78 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 58 lb26.3 kg | 87 lb39.4 kg | 130 lb59.2 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 86 lb39 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 176 lb79.8 kg | 227 lb103 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 60 lb27.2 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | 135 lb61.2 kg | 180 lb81.7 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 88 lb39.9 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg |
Women’s Weighted Push-Ups vs Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press 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.
| Bodyweight | Exercise | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb45.4 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 15 lb6.8 kg | 25 lb11.4 kg | 40 lb18.2 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 23 lb10.4 kg | 36 lb16.3 kg | 52 lb23.6 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 17 lb7.5 kg | 28 lb12.5 kg | 44 lb20 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 24 lb10.9 kg | 38 lb17.2 kg | 55 lb24.9 kg | 73 lb33.1 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 18 lb8.2 kg | 30 lb13.6 kg | 48 lb21.8 kg | 72 lb32.6 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 26 lb11.8 kg | 41 lb18.6 kg | 59 lb26.8 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 20 lb8.9 kg | 33 lb14.8 kg | 52 lb23.6 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 27 lb12.2 kg | 43 lb19.5 kg | 62 lb28.1 kg | 82 lb37.2 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 21 lb9.5 kg | 35 lb15.9 kg | 56 lb25.4 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 29 lb13.2 kg | 45 lb20.4 kg | 65 lb29.5 kg | 86 lb39 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 22 lb10.2 kg | 37 lb17 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 30 lb13.6 kg | 47 lb21.3 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 24 lb10.9 kg | 40 lb18.2 kg | 64 lb29 kg | 96 lb43.6 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 31 lb14.1 kg | 49 lb22.2 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 25 lb11.6 kg | 42 lb19.3 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 33 lb15 kg | 51 lb23.1 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 27 lb12.2 kg | 45 lb20.4 kg | 72 lb32.6 kg | 108 lb49 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 34 lb15.4 kg | 53 lb24 kg | 77 lb34.9 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 29 lb12.9 kg | 48 lb21.6 kg | 76 lb34.5 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 35 lb15.9 kg | 55 lb24.9 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 30 lb13.6 kg | 50 lb22.7 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 36 lb16.3 kg | 57 lb25.9 kg | 82 lb37.2 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 32 lb14.3 kg | 53 lb23.8 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 38 lb17.2 kg | 59 lb26.8 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg | 113 lb51.3 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 33 lb15 kg | 55 lb25 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 39 lb17.7 kg | 61 lb27.7 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 34 lb15.6 kg | 57 lb26.1 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 40 lb18.1 kg | 62 lb28.1 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Weighted Push-Ups | 36 lb16.3 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 96 lb43.6 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press | 41 lb18.6 kg | 64 lb29 kg | 93 lb42.2 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg |
How Your Weighted Push-Ups vs Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press Result Is Calculated
Each set is converted to an estimated max before the calculator assigns exercise-specific strength levels and compares them.
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)
Use recent Weighted Push-Ups and Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck 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 weighted push-up strength level
The individual weighted push-up tool supplies sex-specific standards for estimated added weight divided by bodyweight. Novice through Elite use the exercise-specific added-weight-to-bodyweight thresholds. No unsupported Stretch target is added above Elite.
3. Find the smith machine behind-the-neck press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck 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.
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 weighted push-up | Use the weighted push-up added-weight standards directly without changing their specialized bodyweight method. |
| Rate the smith machine behind-the-neck 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. |
Enter both sets above to see the estimated maxes, assigned levels, next-level targets, and comparison result.
How Men’s Weighted Push-Ups and Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
At Elite, the difference is 24.6 kg at 120 lb and 23.5 kg at 300 lb.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press standard minus the Weighted Push-Ups standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press standard is higher, and below zero means the Weighted Push-Ups standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.
Line chart loading. The standards tables above contain the exact pounds and kilograms.
How Women’s Weighted Push-Ups and Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 240 lb.
The higher target remains with Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press for Novice and Intermediate throughout the table.
4.1 → 9.5 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press standard minus the Weighted Push-Ups standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press standard is higher, and below zero means the Weighted Push-Ups standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.
Line chart loading. The standards tables above contain the exact pounds and kilograms.
Weighted Push-Ups and Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
Compare like-for-like attempts by keeping the weighted push-up and smith machine behind-the-neck press setup consistent with their individual rules. Use strict, repeatable Weighted Push-Ups and Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck 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 strict weighted push-ups and enter added weight only
Keep a straight line from shoulders to heels, lower the sternum to roughly two to three inches from the floor, and finish every rep at full elbow lockout while the added weight stays fixed. Enter only the external load, not bodyweight plus load. Do not enter knee, incline, decline, bench, box, partial, kipping, rest-pause, sagging, or pike push-ups.
Use the Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press setup and load convention
The lifter must control the implement before the first counted rep begins. Valid Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press reps. The lifter must press from the behind-the-neck start range to overhead lockout, then lower under control to the same behind-the-neck range without neck contact bounce, shoulder dumping, or path change. A valid finish requires controlled overhead elbow extension with stable shoulders and no dip-drive, no rebound, no excessive spinal extension, and no rack-contact assist. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Weighted Push-Ups result and one recent Smith Machine Behind-the-Neck Press result
First lift: added weight and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.
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