V Squat Machine vs Leg Press Strength Standards

V Squat Machine vs Leg Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight

Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the v squat machine 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 v squat machine 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 V Squat Machine / 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 V Squat Machine vs Leg Press Standards

How to read the table: The first number is V Squat Machine; 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.

Women’s V Squat Machine vs Leg Press Standards

How to read the table: The first number is V Squat Machine; 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.

How Your V Squat Machine 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 v squat machine strength level

The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual V Squat Machine 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 lift more 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.

Use the calculator above to see both estimated maxes, strength levels, the priority or Balanced result, and both next-level targets.

How Men’s V Squat Machine and 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 v squat machine 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.

How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the v squat machine standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the v squat machine standard is higher.

How Women’s V Squat Machine and Leg Press Standards Differ

How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the v squat machine standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the v squat machine standard is higher.

V Squat Machine and Leg Press Exercises Used by This Calculator

This calculator uses a strict v squat machine and a bilateral 45-degree sled leg press. Use strict canonical V Squat Machine and Leg Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.

Use a strict, repeatable V Squat Machine

Follow the individual V Squat Machine calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.

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 V Squat Machine result and one recent Leg Press result

Enter the canonical load and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.

Related Tools

• V Squat Machine — View the individual V Squat Machine standards and next strength-level target.
• Leg Press (45° Sled) — View the individual Leg Press standards and next strength-level target.
• Pendulum Squat — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
• Leverage Squat — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
• Smith Machine Back Squat — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
• Paused Front Squat — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.