Horizontal Leg Press vs Leg Press Strength Standards
Compare your horizontal leg press and leg press against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter 1–12 reps for estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
Enter displayed bilateral resistance for Horizontal Leg Press and total sled plate load for 45-degree Leg Press. Testing: a strict bilateral horizontal leg press with the back, hips, and pelvis against the pads, a controlled bottom position, and controlled full extension or safe near-lockout; a bilateral 45-degree plate-loaded sled leg press with flat shoulder-width feet, thighs reaching at least parallel to the platform, stable hips and lower back, and full controlled knee extension. Pounds or kilograms. Heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Horizontal Leg Press vs Leg Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the horizontal leg press and 45-degree leg press to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your horizontal leg press and 45-degree leg press.
Choose the men’s or women’s table, find your bodyweight or the closest listed row, then read across to Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite. Every entry shows Horizontal Leg Press / Leg Press, with pounds first and kilograms underneath. For a result based on your exact bodyweight and recent sets, use the calculator above; you do not need to test either true one-rep max.
Men’s Horizontal Leg Press vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Horizontal Leg Press; the second is Leg 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 | 133 / 168 lb 60.3 / 76.2 kg | 210 / 252 lb 95.3 / 114.3 kg | 294 / 350 lb 133.4 / 158.8 kg | 378 / 448 lb 171.5 / 203.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 141 / 177 lb 64 / 80.3 kg | 221 / 266 lb 100.2 / 120.7 kg | 310 / 369 lb 140.6 / 167.4 kg | 398 / 472 lb 180.5 / 214.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 148 / 186 lb 67.1 / 84.4 kg | 233 / 279 lb 105.7 / 126.6 kg | 326 / 388 lb 147.9 / 176 kg | 419 / 496 lb 190.1 / 225 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 155 / 195 lb 70.3 / 88.5 kg | 243 / 292 lb 110.2 / 132.4 kg | 341 / 406 lb 154.7 / 184.2 kg | 438 / 519 lb 198.7 / 235.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 161 / 203 lb 73 / 92.1 kg | 254 / 305 lb 115.2 / 138.3 kg | 356 / 424 lb 161.5 / 192.3 kg | 457 / 542 lb 207.3 / 245.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 168 / 212 lb 76.2 / 96.2 kg | 265 / 318 lb 120.2 / 144.2 kg | 370 / 441 lb 167.8 / 200 kg | 476 / 565 lb 215.9 / 256.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 175 / 220 lb 79.4 / 99.8 kg | 275 / 330 lb 124.7 / 149.7 kg | 385 / 458 lb 174.6 / 207.7 kg | 495 / 586 lb 224.5 / 265.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 181 / 228 lb 82.1 / 103.4 kg | 285 / 342 lb 129.3 / 155.1 kg | 399 / 475 lb 181 / 215.5 kg | 513 / 608 lb 232.7 / 275.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 187 / 236 lb 84.8 / 107 kg | 295 / 354 lb 133.8 / 160.6 kg | 413 / 492 lb 187.3 / 223.2 kg | 531 / 629 lb 240.9 / 285.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 193 / 244 lb 87.5 / 110.7 kg | 305 / 366 lb 138.3 / 166 kg | 427 / 508 lb 193.7 / 230.4 kg | 548 / 650 lb 248.6 / 294.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 200 / 251 lb 90.7 / 113.9 kg | 314 / 377 lb 142.4 / 171 kg | 440 / 524 lb 199.6 / 237.7 kg | 566 / 670 lb 256.7 / 303.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 206 / 259 lb 93.4 / 117.5 kg | 324 / 388 lb 147 / 176 kg | 453 / 540 lb 205.5 / 244.9 kg | 583 / 691 lb 264.4 / 313.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 212 / 266 lb 96.2 / 120.7 kg | 333 / 400 lb 151 / 181.4 kg | 466 / 555 lb 211.4 / 251.7 kg | 599 / 710 lb 271.7 / 322.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 217 / 274 lb 98.4 / 124.3 kg | 342 / 411 lb 155.1 / 186.4 kg | 479 / 570 lb 217.3 / 258.5 kg | 616 / 730 lb 279.4 / 331.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 223 / 281 lb 101.2 / 127.5 kg | 351 / 422 lb 159.2 / 191.4 kg | 492 / 585 lb 223.2 / 265.4 kg | 632 / 749 lb 286.7 / 339.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 229 / 288 lb 103.9 / 130.6 kg | 360 / 432 lb 163.3 / 196 kg | 504 / 600 lb 228.6 / 272.2 kg | 648 / 768 lb 293.9 / 348.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 234 / 295 lb 106.1 / 133.8 kg | 369 / 443 lb 167.4 / 200.9 kg | 517 / 615 lb 234.5 / 279 kg | 664 / 787 lb 301.2 / 357 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 240 / 302 lb 108.9 / 137 kg | 378 / 453 lb 171.5 / 205.5 kg | 529 / 630 lb 240 / 285.8 kg | 680 / 806 lb 308.4 / 365.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 245 / 309 lb 111.1 / 140.2 kg | 386 / 464 lb 175.1 / 210.5 kg | 541 / 644 lb 245.4 / 292.1 kg | 696 / 824 lb 315.7 / 373.8 kg |
Women’s Horizontal Leg Press vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Horizontal Leg Press; the second is Leg 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 | 86 / 114 lb 39 / 51.7 kg | 132 / 172 lb 59.9 / 78 kg | 189 / 240 lb 85.7 / 108.9 kg | 246 / 309 lb 111.6 / 140.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 92 / 122 lb 41.7 / 55.3 kg | 141 / 183 lb 64 / 83 kg | 202 / 256 lb 91.6 / 116.1 kg | 263 / 329 lb 119.3 / 149.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 97 / 129 lb 44 / 58.5 kg | 149 / 194 lb 67.6 / 88 kg | 214 / 271 lb 97.1 / 122.9 kg | 278 / 349 lb 126.1 / 158.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 103 / 136 lb 46.7 / 61.7 kg | 157 / 205 lb 71.2 / 93 kg | 225 / 286 lb 102.1 / 129.7 kg | 294 / 368 lb 133.4 / 166.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 108 / 143 lb 49 / 64.9 kg | 165 / 215 lb 74.8 / 97.5 kg | 237 / 301 lb 107.5 / 136.5 kg | 308 / 387 lb 139.7 / 175.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 113 / 150 lb 51.3 / 68 kg | 173 / 225 lb 78.5 / 102.1 kg | 248 / 315 lb 112.5 / 142.9 kg | 323 / 405 lb 146.5 / 183.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 118 / 157 lb 53.5 / 71.2 kg | 181 / 235 lb 82.1 / 106.6 kg | 259 / 329 lb 117.5 / 149.2 kg | 337 / 423 lb 152.9 / 191.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 123 / 163 lb 55.8 / 73.9 kg | 188 / 245 lb 85.3 / 111.1 kg | 270 / 342 lb 122.5 / 155.1 kg | 351 / 440 lb 159.2 / 199.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 128 / 169 lb 58.1 / 76.7 kg | 195 / 254 lb 88.5 / 115.2 kg | 280 / 356 lb 127 / 161.5 kg | 365 / 457 lb 165.6 / 207.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 132 / 176 lb 59.9 / 79.8 kg | 203 / 263 lb 92.1 / 119.3 kg | 290 / 369 lb 131.5 / 167.4 kg | 378 / 474 lb 171.5 / 215 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 137 / 182 lb 62.1 / 82.6 kg | 210 / 273 lb 95.3 / 123.8 kg | 300 / 382 lb 136.1 / 173.3 kg | 391 / 491 lb 177.4 / 222.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 141 / 188 lb 64 / 85.3 kg | 217 / 282 lb 98.4 / 127.9 kg | 310 / 394 lb 140.6 / 178.7 kg | 404 / 507 lb 183.3 / 230 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 146 / 194 lb 66.2 / 88 kg | 223 / 290 lb 101.2 / 131.5 kg | 320 / 407 lb 145.1 / 184.6 kg | 417 / 523 lb 189.1 / 237.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 150 / 199 lb 68 / 90.3 kg | 230 / 299 lb 104.3 / 135.6 kg | 330 / 419 lb 149.7 / 190.1 kg | 429 / 539 lb 194.6 / 244.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 155 / 205 lb 70.3 / 93 kg | 237 / 308 lb 107.5 / 139.7 kg | 339 / 431 lb 153.8 / 195.5 kg | 442 / 554 lb 200.5 / 251.3 kg |
How Your Horizontal Leg Press vs Leg Press Result Is Calculated
The calculator estimates each max, rates it against the standards for that exercise and bodyweight, then compares the two ratings. Here is the complete process.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
For one rep, it uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, it runs both formulas and keeps the lower, less aggressive estimate.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
A published back-squat study supports estimated-max prediction under its study conditions. It does not independently validate every exercise or population used by this comparison. Estimates are more dependable from clean, difficult, lower-rep sets. See the Back-squat formula validation study and Published discussion of back-squat one-rep-max prediction research.
2. Find the horizontal leg press strength level
The horizontal leg press standards use the sex-specific standards from the individual Horizontal Leg Press tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to your exact bodyweight: 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 displayed resistance without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. 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 your exact bodyweight: 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.
4. Compare the two results
Each max receives a level from Beginner through Elite. The lower-level lift is the priority. If the levels match, a priority appears only when one lift is at least 10 points farther from its next level. Otherwise, the result is Balanced.
The result shows which lift ranks lower, not why. Technique, fatigue, training history, and set quality can affect it. Age range is recorded anonymously but does not change the 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 horizontal leg press | Adjust horizontal leg press targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the leg press | Adjust 45-degree leg 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. |
Use the calculator above to see both estimated maxes, strength levels, the priority or Balanced result, and both next-level targets.
How Men’s Horizontal Leg Press and 45-Degree Leg 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 45-degree leg press standard is higher; below zero means the horizontal leg 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.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
31.7 → 58.1 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the horizontal leg press standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the horizontal leg press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +74 lb +33.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +68 lb +30.8 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +53 lb +24 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +55 lb +25 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +91 lb +41.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +76 lb +34.5 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +79 lb +35.9 kg | +98 lb +44.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg | +102 lb +46.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +104 lb +47.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +64 lb +29 kg | +87 lb +39.4 kg | +108 lb +49 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +89 lb +40.3 kg | +111 lb +50.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +91 lb +41.2 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +93 lb +42.2 kg | +117 lb +53 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +59 lb +26.7 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg | +96 lb +43.6 kg | +120 lb +54.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +74 lb +33.5 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +126 lb +57.2 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +64 lb +29.1 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg | +128 lb +58.1 kg |
How Women’s Horizontal Leg Press and 45-Degree Leg 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.
28.6 → 50.8 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the horizontal leg press standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the horizontal leg press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +61 lb +27.6 kg | +74 lb +33.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +64 lb +29 kg | +79 lb +35.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +37 lb +16.7 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg | +86 lb +39 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +72 lb +32.6 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +59 lb +26.7 kg | +76 lb +34.5 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +79 lb +35.9 kg | +96 lb +43.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +63 lb +28.5 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +100 lb +45.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +67 lb +30.3 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +49 lb +22.3 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +110 lb +49.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg |
Horizontal Leg Press and 45-Degree Leg Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a bilateral horizontal machine leg press and a bilateral 45-degree sled leg press. Do not substitute vertical, single-leg, hack-squat, calf-press, partial, or assisted reps. A horizontal machine number and a 45-degree sled plate total are separate load conventions and must not be treated as interchangeable.
Use a strict horizontal leg press
Use the same horizontal machine, seat, stance, and range. Keep the back, hips, and pelvis against the pads, press from a controlled bottom depth to a controlled top position, and return without bouncing. Do not enter a 45-degree sled, vertical press, hack squat, single-leg rep, calf press, partial rep, or bodyweight-added load.
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.
Enter one recent horizontal leg press set and one recent 45-degree leg press set
Enter each machine’s required total bilateral load convention and a whole number from 1 to 12 reps. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use clean, difficult sets on the exact machine types and ranges shown on this page.
Related Tools
- Horizontal Leg Press — View the individual Horizontal Leg Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Leg Press (45° Sled) — View the individual Leg Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Machine Hack Squat — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Leg Extension — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.