Cable Hip Abduction vs Hip Abduction Machine Strength Standards
Compare your cable hip abduction and hip abduction machine against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter one recent set of 1–12 reps for each lift to see your estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and which lift you should prioritize.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Cable resistance for one working leg for Cable Hip Abduction and Displayed machine or cable resistance for Hip Abduction Machine. Use strict ankle-strap cable hip abduction using the same resistance and setup on both legs with total reps counted across both sides and Selected or loaded machine resistance is used. You can enter either lift in pounds or kilograms. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Cable Hip Abduction vs Hip Abduction Machine Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the cable hip abduction and hip abduction machine to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your cable hip abduction and hip abduction machine.
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 Cable Hip Abduction / Hip Abduction Machine, 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 Cable Hip Abduction vs Hip Abduction Machine Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Cable Hip Abduction; the second is Hip Abduction Machine. 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 | 11 / 31 lb 5 / 14.1 kg | 18 / 53 lb 8.2 / 24 kg | 29 / 81 lb 13.2 / 36.7 kg | 43 / 109 lb 19.5 / 49.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 12 / 33 lb 5.4 / 15 kg | 19 / 56 lb 8.6 / 25.4 kg | 31 / 85 lb 14.1 / 38.6 kg | 46 / 115 lb 20.9 / 52.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 12 / 34 lb 5.4 / 15.4 kg | 20 / 59 lb 9.1 / 26.8 kg | 33 / 90 lb 15 / 40.8 kg | 48 / 121 lb 21.8 / 54.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 13 / 36 lb 5.9 / 16.3 kg | 21 / 62 lb 9.5 / 28.1 kg | 34 / 94 lb 15.4 / 42.6 kg | 50 / 126 lb 22.7 / 57.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 13 / 37 lb 5.9 / 16.8 kg | 22 / 64 lb 10 / 29 kg | 36 / 98 lb 16.3 / 44.5 kg | 53 / 132 lb 24 / 59.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 14 / 39 lb 6.4 / 17.7 kg | 23 / 67 lb 10.4 / 30.4 kg | 37 / 102 lb 16.8 / 46.3 kg | 55 / 137 lb 24.9 / 62.1 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 14 / 41 lb 6.4 / 18.6 kg | 24 / 69 lb 10.9 / 31.3 kg | 39 / 106 lb 17.7 / 48.1 kg | 57 / 143 lb 25.9 / 64.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 15 / 42 lb 6.8 / 19.1 kg | 25 / 72 lb 11.3 / 32.7 kg | 40 / 110 lb 18.1 / 49.9 kg | 59 / 148 lb 26.8 / 67.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 16 / 43 lb 7.3 / 19.5 kg | 26 / 75 lb 11.8 / 34 kg | 41 / 114 lb 18.6 / 51.7 kg | 61 / 153 lb 27.7 / 69.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 16 / 45 lb 7.3 / 20.4 kg | 27 / 77 lb 12.2 / 34.9 kg | 43 / 118 lb 19.5 / 53.5 kg | 63 / 158 lb 28.6 / 71.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 17 / 46 lb 7.7 / 20.9 kg | 28 / 79 lb 12.7 / 35.8 kg | 44 / 121 lb 20 / 54.9 kg | 65 / 163 lb 29.5 / 73.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 17 / 48 lb 7.7 / 21.8 kg | 28 / 82 lb 12.7 / 37.2 kg | 45 / 125 lb 20.4 / 56.7 kg | 67 / 168 lb 30.4 / 76.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 18 / 49 lb 8.2 / 22.2 kg | 29 / 84 lb 13.2 / 38.1 kg | 47 / 129 lb 21.3 / 58.5 kg | 69 / 173 lb 31.3 / 78.5 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 18 / 50 lb 8.2 / 22.7 kg | 30 / 86 lb 13.6 / 39 kg | 48 / 132 lb 21.8 / 59.9 kg | 71 / 178 lb 32.2 / 80.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 18 / 52 lb 8.2 / 23.6 kg | 31 / 89 lb 14.1 / 40.4 kg | 49 / 136 lb 22.2 / 61.7 kg | 73 / 182 lb 33.1 / 82.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 19 / 53 lb 8.6 / 24 kg | 32 / 91 lb 14.5 / 41.3 kg | 51 / 139 lb 23.1 / 63 kg | 75 / 187 lb 34 / 84.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 19 / 54 lb 8.6 / 24.5 kg | 32 / 93 lb 14.5 / 42.2 kg | 52 / 142 lb 23.6 / 64.4 kg | 76 / 192 lb 34.5 / 87.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 20 / 56 lb 9.1 / 25.4 kg | 33 / 95 lb 15 / 43.1 kg | 53 / 146 lb 24 / 66.2 kg | 78 / 196 lb 35.4 / 88.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 20 / 57 lb 9.1 / 25.9 kg | 34 / 98 lb 15.4 / 44.5 kg | 54 / 149 lb 24.5 / 67.6 kg | 80 / 201 lb 36.3 / 91.2 kg |
Women’s Cable Hip Abduction vs Hip Abduction Machine Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Cable Hip Abduction; the second is Hip Abduction Machine. 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 | 8 / 20 lb 3.6 / 9.1 kg | 13 / 34 lb 5.9 / 15.4 kg | 22 / 52 lb 10 / 23.6 kg | 32 / 70 lb 14.5 / 31.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 9 / 21 lb 4.1 / 9.5 kg | 14 / 36 lb 6.4 / 16.3 kg | 24 / 55 lb 10.9 / 24.9 kg | 34 / 75 lb 15.4 / 34 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 9 / 22 lb 4.1 / 10 kg | 15 / 38 lb 6.8 / 17.2 kg | 25 / 59 lb 11.3 / 26.8 kg | 36 / 79 lb 16.3 / 35.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 10 / 24 lb 4.5 / 10.9 kg | 15 / 40 lb 6.8 / 18.1 kg | 26 / 62 lb 11.8 / 28.1 kg | 38 / 84 lb 17.2 / 38.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 11 / 25 lb 5 / 11.3 kg | 16 / 42 lb 7.3 / 19.1 kg | 28 / 65 lb 12.7 / 29.5 kg | 40 / 88 lb 18.1 / 39.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 11 / 26 lb 5 / 11.8 kg | 17 / 44 lb 7.7 / 20 kg | 29 / 68 lb 13.2 / 30.8 kg | 42 / 92 lb 19.1 / 41.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 11 / 27 lb 5 / 12.2 kg | 18 / 46 lb 8.2 / 20.9 kg | 30 / 71 lb 13.6 / 32.2 kg | 44 / 96 lb 20 / 43.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 12 / 28 lb 5.4 / 12.7 kg | 18 / 48 lb 8.2 / 21.8 kg | 32 / 74 lb 14.5 / 33.6 kg | 46 / 100 lb 20.9 / 45.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 12 / 29 lb 5.4 / 13.2 kg | 19 / 50 lb 8.6 / 22.7 kg | 33 / 77 lb 15 / 34.9 kg | 47 / 104 lb 21.3 / 47.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 13 / 30 lb 5.9 / 13.6 kg | 20 / 52 lb 9.1 / 23.6 kg | 34 / 80 lb 15.4 / 36.3 kg | 49 / 108 lb 22.2 / 49 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 13 / 31 lb 5.9 / 14.1 kg | 21 / 53 lb 9.5 / 24 kg | 35 / 82 lb 15.9 / 37.2 kg | 51 / 111 lb 23.1 / 50.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 14 / 33 lb 6.4 / 15 kg | 21 / 55 lb 9.5 / 24.9 kg | 36 / 85 lb 16.3 / 38.6 kg | 53 / 115 lb 24 / 52.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 14 / 34 lb 6.4 / 15.4 kg | 22 / 57 lb 10 / 25.9 kg | 37 / 88 lb 16.8 / 39.9 kg | 54 / 119 lb 24.5 / 54 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 15 / 35 lb 6.8 / 15.9 kg | 23 / 59 lb 10.4 / 26.8 kg | 39 / 90 lb 17.7 / 40.8 kg | 56 / 122 lb 25.4 / 55.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 15 / 36 lb 6.8 / 16.3 kg | 23 / 60 lb 10.4 / 27.2 kg | 40 / 93 lb 18.1 / 42.2 kg | 57 / 126 lb 25.9 / 57.2 kg |
How Your Cable Hip Abduction vs Hip Abduction Machine 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 cable hip abduction strength level
The standards use the sex-specific strength levels from the individual Cable Hip Abduction 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 use more cable resistance without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the hip abduction machine strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Hip Abduction 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 larger lifters are expected to lift more 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 cable hip abduction | Adjust cable hip abduction targets to exact bodyweight while preserving the one-working-leg cable setting and total-reps conventions. |
| Rate the hip abduction machine | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved 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 Cable Hip Abduction and Hip Abduction Machine 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 hip abduction machine standard is higher; below zero means the cable hip abduction 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.
29.9 → 54.9 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the hip abduction machine standard minus the cable hip abduction standard. A plus sign means the hip abduction machine standard is higher. A minus sign means the cable hip abduction standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +35 lb +15.8 kg | +52 lb +23.5 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +76 lb +34.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +62 lb +28.2 kg | +79 lb +35.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +86 lb +39 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | +47 lb +21.4 kg | +70 lb +31.8 kg | +89 lb +40.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +98 lb +44.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +31 lb +14 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +104 lb +47.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +107 lb +48.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg | +109 lb +49.5 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +88 lb +39.9 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +90 lb +40.8 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +93 lb +42.2 kg | +118 lb +53.5 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +64 lb +29.1 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg | +121 lb +54.9 kg |
How Women’s Cable Hip Abduction and Hip Abduction Machine Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
17.3 → 31.3 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the hip abduction machine standard minus the cable hip abduction standard. A plus sign means the hip abduction machine standard is higher. A minus sign means the cable hip abduction standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +22 lb +9.9 kg | +31 lb +14 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +34 lb +15.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | +39 lb +17.6 kg | +50 lb +22.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +52 lb +23.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +17 lb +7.8 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +49 lb +22.3 kg | +62 lb +28.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +20 lb +9 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +36 lb +16.4 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg |
Cable Hip Abduction and Hip Abduction Machine Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses strict cable hip abduction and a strict hip abduction machine test. Use strict canonical Cable Hip Abduction and Hip Abduction Machine tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Enter the one-working-leg cable setting and total reps across both legs
Use one ankle cuff and the same station, resistance, support, body angle, and range on both legs. Enter the cable setting for one working leg and total valid reps across both sides. Do not count hip hike, pelvis rotation, body lean, swing, cable rebound, partial range, machine or band substitutions, or stronger-side compensation.
Use the canonical Hip Abduction Machine setup and load convention
Selected or loaded machine resistance is used Enter total bilateral load, not per-leg load Do not add bodyweight to the entered load Strict seated bilateral machine hip abduction Thigh pads and start-angle setting stay consistent Back, hips, pelvis, thighs, seat, and pad position stay stable Controlled inward or neutral thigh start position required Controlled outward thigh finish required Controlled return required Same machine, seat, pad position, start angle, and range for the full set No tiny pulses or shortened-range reps No stack bounce, pad slamming, or machine rebound No hip lift, seat slide, pelvis rotation, torso leaning, torso twisting, or aggressive handle-pulling No unilateral, alternating-leg, or one-leg-assisted reps No forced reps, partner assistance, or uncontrolled returns
Enter one recent Cable Hip Abduction result and one recent Hip Abduction Machine result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Cable resistance for one working leg for Cable Hip Abduction and Displayed machine or cable resistance for Hip Abduction Machine.
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