Glute Kickback Machine vs Leg Press Strength Standards
Compare your glute kickback machine 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 working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Testing: a strict dedicated-machine glute kickback test scored from the tested side or weaker valid side; 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.
Glute Kickback Machine vs Leg Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the glute kickback 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 glute kickback 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 Glute Kickback 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 Glute Kickback Machine vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Glute Kickback 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.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 48 / 168 lb 21.8 / 76.2 kg | 70 / 252 lb 31.8 / 114.3 kg | 98 / 350 lb 44.5 / 158.8 kg | 129 / 448 lb 58.5 / 203.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 50 / 177 lb 22.7 / 80.3 kg | 74 / 266 lb 33.6 / 120.7 kg | 103 / 369 lb 46.7 / 167.4 kg | 136 / 472 lb 61.7 / 214.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 53 / 186 lb 24 / 84.4 kg | 78 / 279 lb 35.4 / 126.6 kg | 109 / 388 lb 49.4 / 176 kg | 143 / 496 lb 64.9 / 225 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 56 / 195 lb 25.4 / 88.5 kg | 81 / 292 lb 36.7 / 132.4 kg | 114 / 406 lb 51.7 / 184.2 kg | 149 / 519 lb 67.6 / 235.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 58 / 203 lb 26.3 / 92.1 kg | 85 / 305 lb 38.6 / 138.3 kg | 119 / 424 lb 54 / 192.3 kg | 156 / 542 lb 70.8 / 245.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 60 / 212 lb 27.2 / 96.2 kg | 88 / 318 lb 39.9 / 144.2 kg | 123 / 441 lb 55.8 / 200 kg | 162 / 565 lb 73.5 / 256.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 63 / 220 lb 28.6 / 99.8 kg | 92 / 330 lb 41.7 / 149.7 kg | 128 / 458 lb 58.1 / 207.7 kg | 169 / 586 lb 76.7 / 265.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 65 / 228 lb 29.5 / 103.4 kg | 95 / 342 lb 43.1 / 155.1 kg | 133 / 475 lb 60.3 / 215.5 kg | 175 / 608 lb 79.4 / 275.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 67 / 236 lb 30.4 / 107 kg | 98 / 354 lb 44.5 / 160.6 kg | 138 / 492 lb 62.6 / 223.2 kg | 181 / 629 lb 82.1 / 285.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 69 / 244 lb 31.3 / 110.7 kg | 102 / 366 lb 46.3 / 166 kg | 142 / 508 lb 64.4 / 230.4 kg | 187 / 650 lb 84.8 / 294.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 72 / 251 lb 32.7 / 113.9 kg | 105 / 377 lb 47.6 / 171 kg | 147 / 524 lb 66.7 / 237.7 kg | 193 / 670 lb 87.5 / 303.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 74 / 259 lb 33.6 / 117.5 kg | 108 / 388 lb 49 / 176 kg | 151 / 540 lb 68.5 / 244.9 kg | 199 / 691 lb 90.3 / 313.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 76 / 266 lb 34.5 / 120.7 kg | 111 / 400 lb 50.3 / 181.4 kg | 155 / 555 lb 70.3 / 251.7 kg | 204 / 710 lb 92.5 / 322.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 78 / 274 lb 35.4 / 124.3 kg | 114 / 411 lb 51.7 / 186.4 kg | 160 / 570 lb 72.6 / 258.5 kg | 210 / 730 lb 95.3 / 331.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 80 / 281 lb 36.3 / 127.5 kg | 117 / 422 lb 53.1 / 191.4 kg | 164 / 585 lb 74.4 / 265.4 kg | 216 / 749 lb 98 / 339.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 82 / 288 lb 37.2 / 130.6 kg | 120 / 432 lb 54.4 / 196 kg | 168 / 600 lb 76.2 / 272.2 kg | 221 / 768 lb 100.2 / 348.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 84 / 295 lb 38.1 / 133.8 kg | 123 / 443 lb 55.8 / 200.9 kg | 172 / 615 lb 78 / 279 kg | 227 / 787 lb 103 / 357 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 86 / 302 lb 39 / 137 kg | 126 / 453 lb 57.2 / 205.5 kg | 176 / 630 lb 79.8 / 285.8 kg | 232 / 806 lb 105.2 / 365.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 88 / 309 lb 39.9 / 140.2 kg | 129 / 464 lb 58.5 / 210.5 kg | 180 / 644 lb 81.6 / 292.1 kg | 237 / 824 lb 107.5 / 373.8 kg |
Women’s Glute Kickback Machine vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Glute Kickback 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.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | 30 / 114 lb 13.6 / 51.7 kg | 46 / 172 lb 20.9 / 78 kg | 66 / 240 lb 29.9 / 108.9 kg | 89 / 309 lb 40.4 / 140.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 32 / 122 lb 14.5 / 55.3 kg | 49 / 183 lb 22.2 / 83 kg | 71 / 256 lb 32.2 / 116.1 kg | 95 / 329 lb 43.1 / 149.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 34 / 129 lb 15.4 / 58.5 kg | 52 / 194 lb 23.6 / 88 kg | 75 / 271 lb 34 / 122.9 kg | 101 / 349 lb 45.8 / 158.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 35 / 136 lb 15.9 / 61.7 kg | 55 / 205 lb 24.9 / 93 kg | 79 / 286 lb 35.8 / 129.7 kg | 106 / 368 lb 48.1 / 166.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 37 / 143 lb 16.8 / 64.9 kg | 57 / 215 lb 25.9 / 97.5 kg | 83 / 301 lb 37.6 / 136.5 kg | 112 / 387 lb 50.8 / 175.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 39 / 150 lb 17.7 / 68 kg | 60 / 225 lb 27.2 / 102.1 kg | 87 / 315 lb 39.5 / 142.9 kg | 117 / 405 lb 53.1 / 183.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 41 / 157 lb 18.6 / 71.2 kg | 63 / 235 lb 28.6 / 106.6 kg | 91 / 329 lb 41.3 / 149.2 kg | 122 / 423 lb 55.3 / 191.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 42 / 163 lb 19.1 / 73.9 kg | 65 / 245 lb 29.5 / 111.1 kg | 95 / 342 lb 43.1 / 155.1 kg | 127 / 440 lb 57.6 / 199.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 44 / 169 lb 20 / 76.7 kg | 68 / 254 lb 30.8 / 115.2 kg | 98 / 356 lb 44.5 / 161.5 kg | 132 / 457 lb 59.9 / 207.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 46 / 176 lb 20.9 / 79.8 kg | 70 / 263 lb 31.8 / 119.3 kg | 102 / 369 lb 46.3 / 167.4 kg | 137 / 474 lb 62.1 / 215 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 47 / 182 lb 21.3 / 82.6 kg | 73 / 273 lb 33.1 / 123.8 kg | 105 / 382 lb 47.6 / 173.3 kg | 142 / 491 lb 64.4 / 222.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 49 / 188 lb 22.2 / 85.3 kg | 75 / 282 lb 34 / 127.9 kg | 109 / 394 lb 49.4 / 178.7 kg | 146 / 507 lb 66.2 / 230 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 50 / 194 lb 22.7 / 88 kg | 77 / 290 lb 34.9 / 131.5 kg | 112 / 407 lb 50.8 / 184.6 kg | 151 / 523 lb 68.5 / 237.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 52 / 199 lb 23.6 / 90.3 kg | 80 / 299 lb 36.3 / 135.6 kg | 116 / 419 lb 52.6 / 190.1 kg | 156 / 539 lb 70.8 / 244.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 53 / 205 lb 24 / 93 kg | 82 / 308 lb 37.2 / 139.7 kg | 119 / 431 lb 54 / 195.5 kg | 160 / 554 lb 72.6 / 251.3 kg |
How Your Glute Kickback 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 glute kickback machine strength level
The standards use the sex-specific strength levels from the individual Glute Kickback 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 move more machine resistance 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 glute kickback machine | Adjust tested-side glute kickback machine targets to exact bodyweight while preserving weaker-side scoring. |
| 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 Glute Kickback 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 glute kickback 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.
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
144.7 → 266.3 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the glute kickback machine standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the glute kickback machine standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg | +182 lb +82.5 kg | +252 lb +114.3 kg | +319 lb +144.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +127 lb +57.6 kg | +192 lb +87.1 kg | +266 lb +120.7 kg | +336 lb +152.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +133 lb +60.4 kg | +201 lb +91.2 kg | +279 lb +126.6 kg | +353 lb +160.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +139 lb +63.1 kg | +211 lb +95.7 kg | +292 lb +132.5 kg | +370 lb +167.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +145 lb +65.8 kg | +220 lb +99.7 kg | +305 lb +138.3 kg | +386 lb +175 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +152 lb +69 kg | +230 lb +104.3 kg | +318 lb +144.2 kg | +403 lb +182.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +157 lb +71.2 kg | +238 lb +108 kg | +330 lb +149.6 kg | +417 lb +189.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +163 lb +73.9 kg | +247 lb +112 kg | +342 lb +155.2 kg | +433 lb +196.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +169 lb +76.6 kg | +256 lb +116.1 kg | +354 lb +160.6 kg | +448 lb +203.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +175 lb +79.4 kg | +264 lb +119.7 kg | +366 lb +166 kg | +463 lb +210 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +179 lb +81.2 kg | +272 lb +123.4 kg | +377 lb +171 kg | +477 lb +216.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +185 lb +83.9 kg | +280 lb +127 kg | +389 lb +176.4 kg | +492 lb +223.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +190 lb +86.2 kg | +289 lb +131.1 kg | +400 lb +181.4 kg | +506 lb +229.6 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +196 lb +88.9 kg | +297 lb +134.7 kg | +410 lb +185.9 kg | +520 lb +235.8 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +201 lb +91.2 kg | +305 lb +138.3 kg | +421 lb +191 kg | +533 lb +241.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +206 lb +93.4 kg | +312 lb +141.6 kg | +432 lb +196 kg | +547 lb +248.2 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +211 lb +95.7 kg | +320 lb +145.1 kg | +443 lb +201 kg | +560 lb +254 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +216 lb +98 kg | +327 lb +148.3 kg | +454 lb +206 kg | +574 lb +260.4 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +221 lb +100.3 kg | +335 lb +152 kg | +464 lb +210.5 kg | +587 lb +266.3 kg |
How Women’s Glute Kickback Machine 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.
99.8 → 178.7 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the glute kickback machine standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the glute kickback machine standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +126 lb +57.1 kg | +174 lb +79 kg | +220 lb +99.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +90 lb +40.8 kg | +134 lb +60.8 kg | +185 lb +83.9 kg | +234 lb +106.1 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg | +142 lb +64.4 kg | +196 lb +88.9 kg | +248 lb +112.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +150 lb +68.1 kg | +207 lb +93.9 kg | +262 lb +118.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +158 lb +71.6 kg | +218 lb +98.9 kg | +275 lb +124.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +111 lb +50.3 kg | +165 lb +74.9 kg | +228 lb +103.4 kg | +288 lb +130.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg | +172 lb +78 kg | +238 lb +107.9 kg | +301 lb +136.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +121 lb +54.8 kg | +180 lb +81.6 kg | +247 lb +112 kg | +313 lb +142 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +125 lb +56.7 kg | +186 lb +84.4 kg | +258 lb +117 kg | +325 lb +147.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +130 lb +58.9 kg | +193 lb +87.5 kg | +267 lb +121.1 kg | +337 lb +152.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +135 lb +61.3 kg | +200 lb +90.7 kg | +277 lb +125.7 kg | +349 lb +158.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +139 lb +63.1 kg | +207 lb +93.9 kg | +285 lb +129.3 kg | +361 lb +163.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +144 lb +65.3 kg | +213 lb +96.6 kg | +295 lb +133.8 kg | +372 lb +168.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg | +219 lb +99.3 kg | +303 lb +137.5 kg | +383 lb +173.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +152 lb +69 kg | +226 lb +102.5 kg | +312 lb +141.5 kg | +394 lb +178.7 kg |
Glute Kickback Machine and Leg Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict glute kickback machine rep and a bilateral 45-degree sled leg press. Use strict canonical Glute Kickback Machine and Leg Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the tested or weaker valid side without adding sides together
Enter the selected or loaded machine resistance and strict reps for the tested side. If both sides are tested, use the weaker valid side. Keep the same machine, support, pad or platform position, range, and body position. Do not add left and right loads or reps or count partials, rebound, momentum, lumbar extension, forced reps, assistance, or setup changes.
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 Glute Kickback Machine result and one recent Leg Press 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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