Incline Push Ups vs Machine Chest Press Strength Standards
Compare your incline push-ups and machine chest press against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one recent result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Use each exercise's canonical input: No external load for Incline Push Ups and Displayed machine weight for Machine Chest Press. Use one continuous hands-elevated push-up set using a fixed bench or box height, rigid body line, controlled depth, and full lockout; use a selectorized horizontal chest press with the handles aligned near mid-chest, controlled chest-depth movement, and full elbow extension. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Incline Push Ups vs Machine Chest Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum result each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. Weight-based standards are shown in pounds and kilograms. Direct-performance standards remain strict repetitions or seconds and show every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Results measured in weight, repetitions, or seconds are not meant to match and are never converted into one another. Use the calculator for your exact inputs and a direct comparison of the strength levels.
Men’s Incline Push-Ups vs Machine Chest Press Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Chest Press:109 lb49.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Chest Press:151 lb68.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps Machine Chest Press:200 lb90.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 120 reps30–39: 108 reps40–49: 96 reps50–59: 78 reps60+: 60 reps Machine Chest Press:259 lb117.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Chest Press:115 lb52.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Chest Press:159 lb72.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps Machine Chest Press:211 lb95.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 120 reps30–39: 108 reps40–49: 96 reps50–59: 78 reps60+: 60 reps Machine Chest Press:273 lb123.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Chest Press:121 lb54.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Chest Press:167 lb75.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps Machine Chest Press:222 lb100.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 120 reps30–39: 108 reps40–49: 96 reps50–59: 78 reps60+: 60 reps Machine Chest Press:287 lb130.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Chest Press:126 lb57.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Chest Press:175 lb79.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:232 lb105.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Machine Chest Press:301 lb136.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Chest Press:132 lb59.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Chest Press:183 lb83 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:243 lb110.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Machine Chest Press:314 lb142.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Chest Press:137 lb62.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Chest Press:190 lb86.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:253 lb114.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Machine Chest Press:327 lb148.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Chest Press:143 lb64.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Chest Press:198 lb89.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:262 lb118.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Machine Chest Press:340 lb154.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Chest Press:148 lb67.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Chest Press:205 lb93 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:272 lb123.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Machine Chest Press:352 lb159.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:153 lb69.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:212 lb96.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:281 lb127.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:364 lb165.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:158 lb71.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:219 lb99.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:291 lb132 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:376 lb170.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:163 lb73.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:226 lb102.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:300 lb136.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:388 lb176 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:168 lb76.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:233 lb105.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:309 lb140.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:400 lb181.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:173 lb78.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:240 lb108.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:318 lb144.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:411 lb186.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:178 lb80.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:246 lb111.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:327 lb148.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:423 lb191.9 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:182 lb82.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:253 lb114.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:335 lb152 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:434 lb196.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:187 lb84.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:259 lb117.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:344 lb156 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:445 lb201.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:192 lb87.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:265 lb120.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:352 lb159.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:456 lb206.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:196 lb88.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:272 lb123.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:361 lb163.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:467 lb211.8 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:201 lb91.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:278 lb126.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Machine Chest Press:369 lb167.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Machine Chest Press:477 lb216.4 kg |
Women’s Incline Push-Ups vs Machine Chest Press Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Chest Press:60 lb27.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Chest Press:82 lb37.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Machine Chest Press:112 lb50.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Machine Chest Press:147 lb66.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Chest Press:63 lb28.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Chest Press:88 lb39.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Machine Chest Press:120 lb54.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Machine Chest Press:156 lb70.8 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:67 lb30.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:93 lb42.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Chest Press:127 lb57.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Machine Chest Press:165 lb74.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:71 lb32.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:98 lb44.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Chest Press:134 lb60.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Machine Chest Press:175 lb79.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:74 lb33.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:103 lb46.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Chest Press:140 lb63.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Machine Chest Press:183 lb83 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Chest Press:78 lb35.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Chest Press:108 lb49 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Chest Press:147 lb66.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Machine Chest Press:192 lb87.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Chest Press:81 lb36.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Chest Press:113 lb51.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Chest Press:153 lb69.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:200 lb90.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Chest Press:85 lb38.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Chest Press:117 lb53.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Chest Press:160 lb72.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:209 lb94.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Chest Press:88 lb39.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Chest Press:122 lb55.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Chest Press:166 lb75.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:217 lb98.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Chest Press:91 lb41.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Chest Press:126 lb57.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Chest Press:172 lb78 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:225 lb102.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Chest Press:94 lb42.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Chest Press:131 lb59.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Chest Press:178 lb80.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:233 lb105.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Chest Press:98 lb44.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Chest Press:135 lb61.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Chest Press:184 lb83.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:240 lb108.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Chest Press:101 lb45.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Chest Press:139 lb63 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Chest Press:190 lb86.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:248 lb112.5 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Chest Press:104 lb47.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Chest Press:144 lb65.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Chest Press:195 lb88.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:255 lb115.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Chest Press:107 lb48.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Chest Press:148 lb67.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Chest Press:201 lb91.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Machine Chest Press:263 lb119.3 kg |
How Your Incline Push Ups vs Machine Chest Press Result Is Calculated
The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
1. Estimate the weight-based result
For Machine Chest Press, one rep uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, the calculator runs both estimates and keeps the lower result.
- 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.
2. Rate the Incline Push-Ups result
Sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition thresholds map the strict set to a canonical strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one continuous strict hands-elevated bodyweight push-up set scored by total reps and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Machine Chest Press result
The machine chest press standards use the sex-specific standards from the individual Chest Press Machine tool. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
4. Compare strength level and progress
The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Rate the incline push-up | Rate one continuous hands-elevated bodyweight push-up set without converting repetitions into weight. Measurement: Total strict reps. |
| Rate the machine chest press | Adjust machine chest press targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Incline Push Ups and Machine Chest Press Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect direct or unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because repetitions, seconds, and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Incline Push Ups and Machine Chest Press Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Incline Push Ups and Machine Chest Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict hands-elevated incline push-up and a selectorized chest press machine set. Use strict canonical Incline Push Ups and Machine Chest Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Keep one support height and count one continuous strict set
Use the same stable bench or box, keep a rigid body line, lower to the same target, and press to full lockout. Do not count floor, knee, decline, weighted, assisted, partial, sagged, piked, or height-changing reps.
Use a selectorized horizontal chest press
Set the seat so the handles align near mid-chest. Keep the torso and head against the pad and feet planted, lower both handles under control to chest-depth equivalent, and press to full elbow extension. Do not enter a plate-loaded, iso-lateral, Smith-machine, incline, decline, or partial press.
Enter one recent Incline Push Ups result and one recent Machine Chest Press result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: No external load for Incline Push Ups and Displayed machine weight for Machine Chest Press.
Related Tools
- Incline Push Ups Strength Standards — View the individual Incline Push-Ups standards and next strength-level target.
- Chest Press Machine — View the individual Machine Chest Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Weighted Push-Ups (Standard) — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Bodyweight Dip Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Decline Push Ups Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.