Bulgarian Split Squat vs Kettlebell Swing Strength Standards
Compare your Bulgarian split squat and kettlebell swing 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.
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use a rear-foot-elevated split squat with the front thigh reaching at least parallel, balance maintained, and the front knee and hip fully extended at the finish and a single-kettlebell swing from a controlled backswing to a repeatable chest- or eye-height float using hip extension. 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.
Bulgarian Split Squat vs Kettlebell Swing Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the Bulgarian split squat and kettlebell swing to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your Bulgarian split squat and kettlebell swing.
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 Bulgarian Split Squat / Kettlebell Swing, 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 Bulgarian Split Squat vs Kettlebell Swing Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Bulgarian Split Squat; the second is Kettlebell Swing. 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 | 56 / 28 lb 25.4 / 12.7 kg | 84 / 45 lb 38.1 / 20.4 kg | 119 / 67 lb 54 / 30.4 kg | 160 / 92 lb 72.6 / 41.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 59 / 30 lb 26.8 / 13.6 kg | 89 / 47 lb 40.4 / 21.3 kg | 126 / 71 lb 57.2 / 32.2 kg | 169 / 97 lb 76.7 / 44 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 62 / 31 lb 28.1 / 14.1 kg | 93 / 50 lb 42.2 / 22.7 kg | 132 / 74 lb 59.9 / 33.6 kg | 178 / 102 lb 80.7 / 46.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 65 / 32 lb 29.5 / 14.5 kg | 97 / 52 lb 44 / 23.6 kg | 138 / 78 lb 62.6 / 35.4 kg | 186 / 107 lb 84.4 / 48.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 68 / 34 lb 30.8 / 15.4 kg | 102 / 54 lb 46.3 / 24.5 kg | 144 / 81 lb 65.3 / 36.7 kg | 194 / 111 lb 88 / 50.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 71 / 35 lb 32.2 / 15.9 kg | 106 / 57 lb 48.1 / 25.9 kg | 150 / 84 lb 68 / 38.1 kg | 202 / 116 lb 91.6 / 52.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 73 / 37 lb 33.1 / 16.8 kg | 110 / 59 lb 49.9 / 26.8 kg | 156 / 88 lb 70.8 / 39.9 kg | 210 / 121 lb 95.3 / 54.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 76 / 38 lb 34.5 / 17.2 kg | 114 / 61 lb 51.7 / 27.7 kg | 162 / 91 lb 73.5 / 41.3 kg | 218 / 125 lb 98.9 / 56.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 79 / 39 lb 35.8 / 17.7 kg | 118 / 63 lb 53.5 / 28.6 kg | 168 / 94 lb 76.2 / 42.6 kg | 226 / 129 lb 102.5 / 58.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 81 / 41 lb 36.7 / 18.6 kg | 122 / 65 lb 55.3 / 29.5 kg | 173 / 97 lb 78.5 / 44 kg | 233 / 134 lb 105.7 / 60.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 84 / 42 lb 38.1 / 19.1 kg | 126 / 67 lb 57.2 / 30.4 kg | 179 / 100 lb 81.2 / 45.4 kg | 240 / 138 lb 108.9 / 62.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 86 / 43 lb 39 / 19.5 kg | 129 / 69 lb 58.5 / 31.3 kg | 184 / 103 lb 83.5 / 46.7 kg | 248 / 142 lb 112.5 / 64.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 89 / 44 lb 40.4 / 20 kg | 133 / 71 lb 60.3 / 32.2 kg | 189 / 106 lb 85.7 / 48.1 kg | 255 / 146 lb 115.7 / 66.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 91 / 46 lb 41.3 / 20.9 kg | 137 / 73 lb 62.1 / 33.1 kg | 195 / 109 lb 88.5 / 49.4 kg | 262 / 150 lb 118.8 / 68 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 94 / 47 lb 42.6 / 21.3 kg | 141 / 75 lb 64 / 34 kg | 200 / 112 lb 90.7 / 50.8 kg | 269 / 154 lb 122 / 69.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 96 / 48 lb 43.5 / 21.8 kg | 144 / 77 lb 65.3 / 34.9 kg | 205 / 115 lb 93 / 52.2 kg | 276 / 158 lb 125.2 / 71.7 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 98 / 49 lb 44.5 / 22.2 kg | 148 / 79 lb 67.1 / 35.8 kg | 210 / 118 lb 95.3 / 53.5 kg | 282 / 162 lb 127.9 / 73.5 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 101 / 50 lb 45.8 / 22.7 kg | 151 / 81 lb 68.5 / 36.7 kg | 215 / 121 lb 97.5 / 54.9 kg | 289 / 166 lb 131.1 / 75.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 103 / 52 lb 46.7 / 23.6 kg | 155 / 83 lb 70.3 / 37.6 kg | 220 / 123 lb 99.8 / 55.8 kg | 296 / 169 lb 134.3 / 76.7 kg |
Women’s Bulgarian Split Squat vs Kettlebell Swing Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Bulgarian Split Squat; the second is Kettlebell Swing. 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 | 34 / 16 lb 15.4 / 7.3 kg | 52 / 27 lb 23.6 / 12.2 kg | 75 / 40 lb 34 / 18.1 kg | 103 / 57 lb 46.7 / 25.9 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 37 / 17 lb 16.8 / 7.7 kg | 55 / 28 lb 24.9 / 12.7 kg | 80 / 43 lb 36.3 / 19.5 kg | 110 / 61 lb 49.9 / 27.7 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 39 / 18 lb 17.7 / 8.2 kg | 59 / 30 lb 26.8 / 13.6 kg | 84 / 46 lb 38.1 / 20.9 kg | 116 / 65 lb 52.6 / 29.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 41 / 19 lb 18.6 / 8.6 kg | 62 / 32 lb 28.1 / 14.5 kg | 89 / 48 lb 40.4 / 21.8 kg | 123 / 68 lb 55.8 / 30.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 43 / 20 lb 19.5 / 9.1 kg | 65 / 33 lb 29.5 / 15 kg | 94 / 51 lb 42.6 / 23.1 kg | 129 / 72 lb 58.5 / 32.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 45 / 21 lb 20.4 / 9.5 kg | 68 / 35 lb 30.8 / 15.9 kg | 98 / 53 lb 44.5 / 24 kg | 135 / 75 lb 61.2 / 34 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 47 / 22 lb 21.3 / 10 kg | 71 / 37 lb 32.2 / 16.8 kg | 102 / 55 lb 46.3 / 24.9 kg | 141 / 78 lb 64 / 35.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 49 / 23 lb 22.2 / 10.4 kg | 74 / 38 lb 33.6 / 17.2 kg | 107 / 58 lb 48.5 / 26.3 kg | 147 / 82 lb 66.7 / 37.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 51 / 24 lb 23.1 / 10.9 kg | 77 / 40 lb 34.9 / 18.1 kg | 111 / 60 lb 50.3 / 27.2 kg | 152 / 85 lb 68.9 / 38.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 53 / 25 lb 24 / 11.3 kg | 80 / 41 lb 36.3 / 18.6 kg | 115 / 62 lb 52.2 / 28.1 kg | 158 / 88 lb 71.7 / 39.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 55 / 25 lb 24.9 / 11.3 kg | 82 / 42 lb 37.2 / 19.1 kg | 119 / 64 lb 54 / 29 kg | 164 / 91 lb 74.4 / 41.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 56 / 26 lb 25.4 / 11.8 kg | 85 / 44 lb 38.6 / 20 kg | 123 / 66 lb 55.8 / 29.9 kg | 169 / 94 lb 76.7 / 42.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 58 / 27 lb 26.3 / 12.2 kg | 88 / 45 lb 39.9 / 20.4 kg | 127 / 68 lb 57.6 / 30.8 kg | 174 / 97 lb 78.9 / 44 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 60 / 28 lb 27.2 / 12.7 kg | 90 / 47 lb 40.8 / 21.3 kg | 130 / 70 lb 59 / 31.8 kg | 180 / 100 lb 81.6 / 45.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 62 / 29 lb 28.1 / 13.2 kg | 93 / 48 lb 42.2 / 21.8 kg | 134 / 73 lb 60.8 / 33.1 kg | 185 / 103 lb 83.9 / 46.7 kg |
How Your Bulgarian Split Squat vs Kettlebell Swing 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 Bulgarian split squat strength level
The Bulgarian split squat standards use the sex-specific per-leg standards from the individual Bulgarian Split Squat 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 external load without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the kettlebell swing strength level
The standards use the sex-specific single-kettlebell thresholds from the individual 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 swing more without pound-for-pound scaling.
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 Bulgarian split squat | Adjust per-leg Bulgarian split squat targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the kettlebell swing | Use single-kettlebell estimated max and adjust targets 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 Bulgarian Split Squat and Kettlebell Swing 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 kettlebell swing standard is higher; below zero means the Bulgarian split squat 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.
30.9 → 57.6 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the kettlebell swing standard minus the Bulgarian split squat standard. A plus sign means the kettlebell swing standard is higher. A minus sign means the Bulgarian split squat standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −68 lb −30.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg | −55 lb −25 kg | −72 lb −32.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −31 lb −14 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −76 lb −34.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −79 lb −35.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −34 lb −15.4 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg | −83 lb −37.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −66 lb −29.9 kg | −86 lb −39 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −68 lb −30.9 kg | −89 lb −40.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −38 lb −17.3 kg | −53 lb −24 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg | −93 lb −42.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −40 lb −18.1 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg | −74 lb −33.6 kg | −97 lb −44 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −40 lb −18.1 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | −76 lb −34.5 kg | −99 lb −44.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −42 lb −19 kg | −59 lb −26.8 kg | −79 lb −35.8 kg | −102 lb −46.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −81 lb −36.8 kg | −106 lb −48.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −83 lb −37.6 kg | −109 lb −49.5 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −64 lb −29 kg | −86 lb −39.1 kg | −112 lb −50.8 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg | −66 lb −30 kg | −88 lb −39.9 kg | −115 lb −52.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −48 lb −21.7 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −90 lb −40.8 kg | −118 lb −53.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −49 lb −22.3 kg | −69 lb −31.3 kg | −92 lb −41.8 kg | −120 lb −54.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −70 lb −31.8 kg | −94 lb −42.6 kg | −123 lb −55.8 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −72 lb −32.7 kg | −97 lb −44 kg | −127 lb −57.6 kg |
How Women’s Bulgarian Split Squat and Kettlebell Swing Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
20.8 → 37.2 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the kettlebell swing standard minus the Bulgarian split squat standard. A plus sign means the kettlebell swing standard is higher. A minus sign means the Bulgarian split squat standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −25 lb −11.4 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −46 lb −20.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −55 lb −25 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg | −45 lb −20.5 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −34 lb −15.4 kg | −47 lb −21.4 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −36 lb −16.4 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −67 lb −30.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −53 lb −24.1 kg | −70 lb −31.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −40 lb −18.1 kg | −55 lb −25 kg | −73 lb −33.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −57 lb −25.9 kg | −75 lb −34.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −59 lb −26.8 kg | −77 lb −34.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −80 lb −36.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −61 lb −27.7 kg | −82 lb −37.2 kg |
Bulgarian Split Squat and Kettlebell Swing Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a rear-foot-elevated Bulgarian split squat and a strict single-kettlebell swing. Use strict canonical Bulgarian Split Squat and Kettlebell Swing tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict Bulgarian split squat per leg
Keep the rear foot elevated and front foot planted, descend until the front thigh reaches at least parallel, and stand to full front-knee and hip extension without support. Enter combined total external load and score each leg separately. Do not enter bodyweight, a standard split squat, Smith-machine or machine variation, partial rep, or assisted-balance rep.
Enter the weight of one kettlebell
Use a controlled backswing and explosive hip hinge to a repeatable chest- or eye-height float. Do not enter double-kettlebell load, squats, arm raises, high pulls, snatches, rounded, partial, momentum-shortcut, or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Bulgarian Split Squat result and one recent Kettlebell Swing result
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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