Trap Bar Deadlift vs Leg Press Strength Standards
Compare your trap bar deadlift 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 the canonical load and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Testing: a strict, repeatable trap bar deadlift set that follows the canonical setup, range, and lockout rules; 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.
Trap Bar Deadlift vs Leg Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the trap bar deadlift 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 trap bar deadlift 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 Trap Bar Deadlift / 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 Trap Bar Deadlift vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Trap Bar Deadlift; 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 | 140 / 168 lb 63.5 / 76.2 kg | 196 / 252 lb 88.9 / 114.3 kg | 252 / 350 lb 114.3 / 158.8 kg | 308 / 448 lb 139.7 / 203.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 148 / 177 lb 67.1 / 80.3 kg | 207 / 266 lb 93.9 / 120.7 kg | 266 / 369 lb 120.7 / 167.4 kg | 325 / 472 lb 147.4 / 214.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 155 / 186 lb 70.3 / 84.4 kg | 217 / 279 lb 98.4 / 126.6 kg | 279 / 388 lb 126.6 / 176 kg | 341 / 496 lb 154.7 / 225 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 162 / 195 lb 73.5 / 88.5 kg | 227 / 292 lb 103 / 132.4 kg | 292 / 406 lb 132.4 / 184.2 kg | 357 / 519 lb 161.9 / 235.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 169 / 203 lb 76.7 / 92.1 kg | 237 / 305 lb 107.5 / 138.3 kg | 305 / 424 lb 138.3 / 192.3 kg | 373 / 542 lb 169.2 / 245.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 176 / 212 lb 79.8 / 96.2 kg | 247 / 318 lb 112 / 144.2 kg | 318 / 441 lb 144.2 / 200 kg | 388 / 565 lb 176 / 256.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 183 / 220 lb 83 / 99.8 kg | 257 / 330 lb 116.6 / 149.7 kg | 330 / 458 lb 149.7 / 207.7 kg | 403 / 586 lb 182.8 / 265.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 190 / 228 lb 86.2 / 103.4 kg | 266 / 342 lb 120.7 / 155.1 kg | 342 / 475 lb 155.1 / 215.5 kg | 418 / 608 lb 189.6 / 275.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 197 / 236 lb 89.4 / 107 kg | 275 / 354 lb 124.7 / 160.6 kg | 354 / 492 lb 160.6 / 223.2 kg | 433 / 629 lb 196.4 / 285.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 203 / 244 lb 92.1 / 110.7 kg | 284 / 366 lb 128.8 / 166 kg | 366 / 508 lb 166 / 230.4 kg | 447 / 650 lb 202.8 / 294.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 210 / 251 lb 95.3 / 113.9 kg | 293 / 377 lb 132.9 / 171 kg | 377 / 524 lb 171 / 237.7 kg | 461 / 670 lb 209.1 / 303.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 216 / 259 lb 98 / 117.5 kg | 302 / 388 lb 137 / 176 kg | 388 / 540 lb 176 / 244.9 kg | 475 / 691 lb 215.5 / 313.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 222 / 266 lb 100.7 / 120.7 kg | 311 / 400 lb 141.1 / 181.4 kg | 400 / 555 lb 181.4 / 251.7 kg | 488 / 710 lb 221.4 / 322.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 228 / 274 lb 103.4 / 124.3 kg | 319 / 411 lb 144.7 / 186.4 kg | 411 / 570 lb 186.4 / 258.5 kg | 502 / 730 lb 227.7 / 331.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 234 / 281 lb 106.1 / 127.5 kg | 328 / 422 lb 148.8 / 191.4 kg | 422 / 585 lb 191.4 / 265.4 kg | 515 / 749 lb 233.6 / 339.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 240 / 288 lb 108.9 / 130.6 kg | 336 / 432 lb 152.4 / 196 kg | 432 / 600 lb 196 / 272.2 kg | 528 / 768 lb 239.5 / 348.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 246 / 295 lb 111.6 / 133.8 kg | 344 / 443 lb 156 / 200.9 kg | 443 / 615 lb 200.9 / 279 kg | 541 / 787 lb 245.4 / 357 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 252 / 302 lb 114.3 / 137 kg | 353 / 453 lb 160.1 / 205.5 kg | 453 / 630 lb 205.5 / 285.8 kg | 554 / 806 lb 251.3 / 365.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 258 / 309 lb 117 / 140.2 kg | 361 / 464 lb 163.7 / 210.5 kg | 464 / 644 lb 210.5 / 292.1 kg | 567 / 824 lb 257.2 / 373.8 kg |
Women’s Trap Bar Deadlift vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Trap Bar Deadlift; 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 | 126 / 172 lb 57.2 / 78 kg | 172 / 240 lb 78 / 108.9 kg | 217 / 309 lb 98.4 / 140.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 92 / 122 lb 41.7 / 55.3 kg | 134 / 183 lb 60.8 / 83 kg | 183 / 256 lb 83 / 116.1 kg | 232 / 329 lb 105.2 / 149.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 97 / 129 lb 44 / 58.5 kg | 142 / 194 lb 64.4 / 88 kg | 194 / 271 lb 88 / 122.9 kg | 246 / 349 lb 111.6 / 158.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 103 / 136 lb 46.7 / 61.7 kg | 150 / 205 lb 68 / 93 kg | 205 / 286 lb 93 / 129.7 kg | 259 / 368 lb 117.5 / 166.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 108 / 143 lb 49 / 64.9 kg | 158 / 215 lb 71.7 / 97.5 kg | 215 / 301 lb 97.5 / 136.5 kg | 272 / 387 lb 123.4 / 175.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 113 / 150 lb 51.3 / 68 kg | 165 / 225 lb 74.8 / 102.1 kg | 225 / 315 lb 102.1 / 142.9 kg | 285 / 405 lb 129.3 / 183.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 118 / 157 lb 53.5 / 71.2 kg | 172 / 235 lb 78 / 106.6 kg | 235 / 329 lb 106.6 / 149.2 kg | 298 / 423 lb 135.2 / 191.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 123 / 163 lb 55.8 / 73.9 kg | 179 / 245 lb 81.2 / 111.1 kg | 245 / 342 lb 111.1 / 155.1 kg | 310 / 440 lb 140.6 / 199.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 128 / 169 lb 58.1 / 76.7 kg | 186 / 254 lb 84.4 / 115.2 kg | 254 / 356 lb 115.2 / 161.5 kg | 322 / 457 lb 146.1 / 207.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 132 / 176 lb 59.9 / 79.8 kg | 193 / 263 lb 87.5 / 119.3 kg | 263 / 369 lb 119.3 / 167.4 kg | 334 / 474 lb 151.5 / 215 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 137 / 182 lb 62.1 / 82.6 kg | 200 / 273 lb 90.7 / 123.8 kg | 273 / 382 lb 123.8 / 173.3 kg | 345 / 491 lb 156.5 / 222.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 141 / 188 lb 64 / 85.3 kg | 206 / 282 lb 93.4 / 127.9 kg | 282 / 394 lb 127.9 / 178.7 kg | 357 / 507 lb 161.9 / 230 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 146 / 194 lb 66.2 / 88 kg | 213 / 290 lb 96.6 / 131.5 kg | 290 / 407 lb 131.5 / 184.6 kg | 368 / 523 lb 166.9 / 237.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 150 / 199 lb 68 / 90.3 kg | 219 / 299 lb 99.3 / 135.6 kg | 299 / 419 lb 135.6 / 190.1 kg | 379 / 539 lb 171.9 / 244.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 155 / 205 lb 70.3 / 93 kg | 226 / 308 lb 102.5 / 139.7 kg | 308 / 431 lb 139.7 / 195.5 kg | 390 / 554 lb 176.9 / 251.3 kg |
How Your Trap Bar Deadlift 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 trap bar deadlift strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Trap Bar Deadlift 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.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Estimate each max | Use the entered weight for 1 rep; for 2–12 reps, keep the lower formula result. |
| Rate the trap bar deadlift | Adjust trap bar deadlift 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 Trap Bar Deadlift 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 trap bar deadlift 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.
63.5 → 116.6 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the trap bar deadlift standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the trap bar deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg | +140 lb +63.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +62 lb +28.2 kg | +109 lb +49.4 kg | +155 lb +70.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +65 lb +29.4 kg | +114 lb +51.8 kg | +162 lb +73.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +68 lb +30.8 kg | +119 lb +54 kg | +169 lb +76.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +36 lb +16.4 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +177 lb +80.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +128 lb +58 kg | +183 lb +83 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +76 lb +34.4 kg | +133 lb +60.4 kg | +190 lb +86.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +39 lb +17.6 kg | +79 lb +35.9 kg | +138 lb +62.6 kg | +196 lb +88.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +142 lb +64.4 kg | +203 lb +92 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg | +209 lb +94.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +86 lb +39 kg | +152 lb +68.9 kg | +216 lb +97.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +89 lb +40.3 kg | +155 lb +70.3 kg | +222 lb +100.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +159 lb +72.1 kg | +228 lb +103.4 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +47 lb +21.4 kg | +94 lb +42.6 kg | +163 lb +74 kg | +234 lb +106.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +48 lb +21.7 kg | +96 lb +43.6 kg | +168 lb +76.2 kg | +240 lb +108.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +99 lb +44.9 kg | +172 lb +78.1 kg | +246 lb +111.6 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +100 lb +45.4 kg | +177 lb +80.3 kg | +252 lb +114.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +103 lb +46.8 kg | +180 lb +81.6 kg | +257 lb +116.6 kg |
How Women’s Trap Bar Deadlift and 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.
41.8 → 74.4 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the trap bar deadlift standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the trap bar deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +46 lb +20.8 kg | +68 lb +30.9 kg | +92 lb +41.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +97 lb +44 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +55 lb +25 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg | +109 lb +49.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +86 lb +39 kg | +115 lb +52.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +37 lb +16.7 kg | +60 lb +27.3 kg | +90 lb +40.8 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +94 lb +42.6 kg | +125 lb +56.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +97 lb +44 kg | +130 lb +59 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +68 lb +30.8 kg | +102 lb +46.3 kg | +135 lb +61.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg | +70 lb +31.8 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +140 lb +63.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +109 lb +49.5 kg | +146 lb +66.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +76 lb +34.5 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg | +150 lb +68.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +117 lb +53.1 kg | +155 lb +70.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +49 lb +22.3 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +120 lb +54.5 kg | +160 lb +72.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +164 lb +74.4 kg |
Trap Bar Deadlift and Leg Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict trap bar deadlift and a bilateral 45-degree sled leg press. Use strict canonical Trap Bar Deadlift and Leg Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Trap Bar Deadlift
High-handle trap bar deadlift only. Strapless, neutral grip, from floor to lockout. Load entered is total external load on the trap bar. If reps > 1 are entered, 1RM is estimated using the Epley/Brzycki blend. No age adjustment applied; adult lifter standards (18–50). Percentiles are tier-anchored approximations, not precise population statistics. Enter total external weight. Keep the same equipment and 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 Trap Bar Deadlift 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.
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