Bent Over Row vs Bodyweight Back Extension Strength Standards
Compare your bent-over row and bodyweight back extension 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: Total barbell weight for Bent Over Row and No external load for Bodyweight Back Extension. Use a strict barbell row from full arm extension to the lower ribs or upper abdomen with a stable near-parallel hinged torso; use a strict, repeatable bodyweight back extension test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Bent Over Row vs Bodyweight Back Extension 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 Bent-Over Row vs Bodyweight Back Extension 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 | Bent-Over Row:91 lb41.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Bent-Over Row:119 lb54 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Bent-Over Row:160 lb72.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Bent-Over Row:203 lb92.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Bent-Over Row:96 lb43.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Bent-Over Row:126 lb57.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Bent-Over Row:169 lb76.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Bent-Over Row:214 lb97.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Bent-Over Row:101 lb45.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Bent-Over Row:132 lb59.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Bent-Over Row:178 lb80.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Bent-Over Row:225 lb102.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Bent-Over Row:106 lb48.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Bent-Over Row:138 lb62.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Bent-Over Row:186 lb84.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Bent-Over Row:236 lb107 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Bent-Over Row:111 lb50.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Bent-Over Row:144 lb65.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Bent-Over Row:194 lb88 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Bent-Over Row:246 lb111.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Bent-Over Row:115 lb52.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Bent-Over Row:150 lb68 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Bent-Over Row:202 lb91.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Bent-Over Row:256 lb116.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Bent-Over Row:120 lb54.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Bent-Over Row:156 lb70.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Bent-Over Row:210 lb95.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Bent-Over Row:266 lb120.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Bent-Over Row:124 lb56.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Bent-Over Row:162 lb73.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Bent-Over Row:218 lb98.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Bent-Over Row:276 lb125.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Bent-Over Row:128 lb58.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:168 lb76.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:226 lb102.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:286 lb129.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Bent-Over Row:133 lb60.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:173 lb78.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:233 lb105.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:295 lb133.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Bent-Over Row:137 lb62.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:179 lb81.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:240 lb108.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:304 lb137.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Bent-Over Row:141 lb64 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:184 lb83.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:248 lb112.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:313 lb142 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Bent-Over Row:145 lb65.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:189 lb85.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:255 lb115.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:323 lb146.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Bent-Over Row:149 lb67.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:195 lb88.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:262 lb118.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:331 lb150.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Bent-Over Row:153 lb69.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:200 lb90.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:269 lb122 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:340 lb154.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Bent-Over Row:157 lb71.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:205 lb93 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:276 lb125.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:349 lb158.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Bent-Over Row:161 lb73 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:210 lb95.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:282 lb127.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:357 lb161.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Bent-Over Row:164 lb74.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:215 lb97.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:289 lb131.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:366 lb166 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Bent-Over Row:168 lb76.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:220 lb99.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Bent-Over Row:296 lb134.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Bent-Over Row:374 lb169.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
Women’s Bent-Over Row vs Bodyweight Back Extension 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 | Bent-Over Row:63 lb28.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps | Bent-Over Row:86 lb39 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Bent-Over Row:114 lb51.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Bent-Over Row:143 lb64.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Bent-Over Row:67 lb30.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps | Bent-Over Row:92 lb41.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Bent-Over Row:122 lb55.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Bent-Over Row:153 lb69.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Bent-Over Row:72 lb32.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Bent-Over Row:97 lb44 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps | Bent-Over Row:129 lb58.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps | Bent-Over Row:162 lb73.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 66 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 53 reps50–59: 43 reps60+: 33 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Bent-Over Row:75 lb34 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Bent-Over Row:103 lb46.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps | Bent-Over Row:136 lb61.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps | Bent-Over Row:171 lb77.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 66 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 53 reps50–59: 43 reps60+: 33 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Bent-Over Row:79 lb35.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Bent-Over Row:108 lb49 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps | Bent-Over Row:143 lb64.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps | Bent-Over Row:180 lb81.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 66 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 53 reps50–59: 43 reps60+: 33 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Bent-Over Row:83 lb37.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Bent-Over Row:113 lb51.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps | Bent-Over Row:150 lb68 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps | Bent-Over Row:188 lb85.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 66 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 53 reps50–59: 43 reps60+: 33 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Bent-Over Row:87 lb39.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:118 lb53.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Bent-Over Row:157 lb71.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Bent-Over Row:196 lb88.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Bent-Over Row:90 lb40.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:123 lb55.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Bent-Over Row:163 lb73.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Bent-Over Row:204 lb92.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Bent-Over Row:94 lb42.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:128 lb58.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Bent-Over Row:169 lb76.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Bent-Over Row:212 lb96.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Bent-Over Row:97 lb44 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:132 lb59.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Bent-Over Row:176 lb79.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Bent-Over Row:220 lb99.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Bent-Over Row:101 lb45.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:137 lb62.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Bent-Over Row:182 lb82.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Bent-Over Row:228 lb103.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Bent-Over Row:104 lb47.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:141 lb64 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Bent-Over Row:188 lb85.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Bent-Over Row:235 lb106.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Bent-Over Row:107 lb48.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:146 lb66.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Bent-Over Row:194 lb88 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Bent-Over Row:243 lb110.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Bent-Over Row:110 lb49.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:150 lb68 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Bent-Over Row:199 lb90.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Bent-Over Row:250 lb113.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Bent-Over Row:114 lb51.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Bent-Over Row:155 lb70.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Bent-Over Row:205 lb93 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Bent-Over Row:257 lb116.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
How Your Bent Over Row vs Bodyweight Back Extension 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 Bent-Over Row, 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 Bent-Over Row result
The standards use the sex-specific total-barbell thresholds from the individual tool. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
3. Rate the Bodyweight Back Extension result
The canonical repetition thresholds map the strict set to a strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one continuous strict bodyweight back extension set scored by repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
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 bent-over row | Use total-barbell estimated max and adjust targets with the two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Rate the bodyweight back extension | Rate strict bodyweight back extension repetitions without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict bodyweight back extension reps. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Bent Over Row and Bodyweight Back Extension Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 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 Bent Over Row and Bodyweight Back Extension Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 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.
Bent Over Row and Bodyweight Back Extension Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict barbell bent-over row and a strict bodyweight back extension. Use strict canonical Bent Over Row and Bodyweight Back Extension tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use total barbell weight and a stable near-parallel torso
Pull from full arm extension to the lower ribs or upper abdomen while keeping the hinged torso angle stable. Do not enter per-side plates, Pendlay, Yates, cheat, T-bar, Smith, machine, partial, torso-heaved, hip-snapped, or assisted reps.
Use a strict, repeatable Bodyweight Back Extension
Follow the individual Bodyweight Back Extension calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Enter one recent Bent Over Row result and one recent Bodyweight Back Extension result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total barbell weight for Bent Over Row and No external load for Bodyweight Back Extension.
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