Chest Supported Dumbbell Row vs Machine Chest Supported Row Strength Standards
Compare your chest-supported dumbbell row and machine chest supported row 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: Weight per dumbbell for Chest Supported Dumbbell Row and Weight used for Machine Chest Supported Row. Use a strict bilateral chest-supported dumbbell row with matched dumbbells moving together through full range and the entered weight for strict Machine Chest Supported Row. 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.
Chest Supported Dumbbell Row vs Machine Chest Supported Row Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the chest-supported dumbbell row and machine chest supported row to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your chest-supported dumbbell row and machine chest supported row.
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 Chest Supported Dumbbell Row / Machine Chest Supported Row, 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 Chest Supported Dumbbell Row vs Machine Chest Supported Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Chest Supported Dumbbell Row; the second is Machine Chest Supported Row. 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 | 67 / 67 lb 30.4 / 30.4 kg | 95 / 98 lb 43.1 / 44.5 kg | 129 / 134 lb 58.5 / 60.8 kg | 162 / 171 lb 73.5 / 77.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 71 / 71 lb 32.2 / 32.2 kg | 100 / 103 lb 45.4 / 46.7 kg | 136 / 141 lb 61.7 / 64 kg | 171 / 180 lb 77.6 / 81.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 74 / 74 lb 33.6 / 33.6 kg | 105 / 109 lb 47.6 / 49.4 kg | 143 / 148 lb 64.9 / 67.1 kg | 179 / 189 lb 81.2 / 85.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 78 / 78 lb 35.4 / 35.4 kg | 110 / 114 lb 49.9 / 51.7 kg | 149 / 155 lb 67.6 / 70.3 kg | 188 / 198 lb 85.3 / 89.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 81 / 81 lb 36.7 / 36.7 kg | 115 / 119 lb 52.2 / 54 kg | 156 / 162 lb 70.8 / 73.5 kg | 196 / 207 lb 88.9 / 93.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 84 / 84 lb 38.1 / 38.1 kg | 120 / 123 lb 54.4 / 55.8 kg | 162 / 169 lb 73.5 / 76.7 kg | 204 / 215 lb 92.5 / 97.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 88 / 88 lb 39.9 / 39.9 kg | 124 / 128 lb 56.2 / 58.1 kg | 169 / 176 lb 76.7 / 79.8 kg | 212 / 224 lb 96.2 / 101.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 91 / 91 lb 41.3 / 41.3 kg | 129 / 133 lb 58.5 / 60.3 kg | 175 / 182 lb 79.4 / 82.6 kg | 220 / 232 lb 99.8 / 105.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 94 / 94 lb 42.6 / 42.6 kg | 133 / 138 lb 60.3 / 62.6 kg | 181 / 188 lb 82.1 / 85.3 kg | 228 / 240 lb 103.4 / 108.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 97 / 97 lb 44 / 44 kg | 138 / 142 lb 62.6 / 64.4 kg | 187 / 195 lb 84.8 / 88.5 kg | 235 / 248 lb 106.6 / 112.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 100 / 100 lb 45.4 / 45.4 kg | 142 / 147 lb 64.4 / 66.7 kg | 193 / 201 lb 87.5 / 91.2 kg | 243 / 256 lb 110.2 / 116.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 103 / 103 lb 46.7 / 46.7 kg | 147 / 151 lb 66.7 / 68.5 kg | 199 / 207 lb 90.3 / 93.9 kg | 250 / 264 lb 113.4 / 119.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 106 / 106 lb 48.1 / 48.1 kg | 151 / 155 lb 68.5 / 70.3 kg | 204 / 213 lb 92.5 / 96.6 kg | 257 / 271 lb 116.6 / 122.9 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 109 / 109 lb 49.4 / 49.4 kg | 155 / 160 lb 70.3 / 72.6 kg | 210 / 219 lb 95.3 / 99.3 kg | 264 / 279 lb 119.7 / 126.6 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 112 / 112 lb 50.8 / 50.8 kg | 159 / 164 lb 72.1 / 74.4 kg | 216 / 224 lb 98 / 101.6 kg | 271 / 286 lb 122.9 / 129.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 115 / 115 lb 52.2 / 52.2 kg | 163 / 168 lb 73.9 / 76.2 kg | 221 / 230 lb 100.2 / 104.3 kg | 278 / 293 lb 126.1 / 132.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 118 / 118 lb 53.5 / 53.5 kg | 167 / 172 lb 75.7 / 78 kg | 227 / 236 lb 103 / 107 kg | 285 / 300 lb 129.3 / 136.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 121 / 121 lb 54.9 / 54.9 kg | 171 / 176 lb 77.6 / 79.8 kg | 232 / 241 lb 105.2 / 109.3 kg | 292 / 308 lb 132.4 / 139.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 123 / 123 lb 55.8 / 55.8 kg | 175 / 180 lb 79.4 / 81.6 kg | 237 / 247 lb 107.5 / 112 kg | 298 / 315 lb 135.2 / 142.9 kg |
Women’s Chest Supported Dumbbell Row vs Machine Chest Supported Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Chest Supported Dumbbell Row; the second is Machine Chest Supported Row. 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 | 41 / 36 lb 18.6 / 16.3 kg | 61 / 54 lb 27.7 / 24.5 kg | 82 / 76 lb 37.2 / 34.5 kg | 103 / 98 lb 46.7 / 44.5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 44 / 38 lb 20 / 17.2 kg | 65 / 58 lb 29.5 / 26.3 kg | 87 / 81 lb 39.5 / 36.7 kg | 110 / 105 lb 49.9 / 47.6 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 47 / 41 lb 21.3 / 18.6 kg | 69 / 61 lb 31.3 / 27.7 kg | 92 / 85 lb 41.7 / 38.6 kg | 116 / 111 lb 52.6 / 50.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 49 / 43 lb 22.2 / 19.5 kg | 73 / 65 lb 33.1 / 29.5 kg | 97 / 90 lb 44 / 40.8 kg | 123 / 117 lb 55.8 / 53.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 52 / 45 lb 23.6 / 20.4 kg | 76 / 68 lb 34.5 / 30.8 kg | 102 / 95 lb 46.3 / 43.1 kg | 129 / 123 lb 58.5 / 55.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 54 / 47 lb 24.5 / 21.3 kg | 80 / 71 lb 36.3 / 32.2 kg | 107 / 99 lb 48.5 / 44.9 kg | 135 / 129 lb 61.2 / 58.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 56 / 49 lb 25.4 / 22.2 kg | 84 / 74 lb 38.1 / 33.6 kg | 112 / 103 lb 50.8 / 46.7 kg | 141 / 135 lb 64 / 61.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 59 / 51 lb 26.8 / 23.1 kg | 87 / 77 lb 39.5 / 34.9 kg | 116 / 108 lb 52.6 / 49 kg | 147 / 140 lb 66.7 / 63.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 61 / 53 lb 27.7 / 24 kg | 90 / 80 lb 40.8 / 36.3 kg | 121 / 112 lb 54.9 / 50.8 kg | 152 / 146 lb 68.9 / 66.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 63 / 55 lb 28.6 / 24.9 kg | 94 / 83 lb 42.6 / 37.6 kg | 125 / 116 lb 56.7 / 52.6 kg | 158 / 151 lb 71.7 / 68.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 65 / 57 lb 29.5 / 25.9 kg | 97 / 86 lb 44 / 39 kg | 130 / 120 lb 59 / 54.4 kg | 164 / 156 lb 74.4 / 70.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 68 / 59 lb 30.8 / 26.8 kg | 100 / 89 lb 45.4 / 40.4 kg | 134 / 124 lb 60.8 / 56.2 kg | 169 / 161 lb 76.7 / 73 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 70 / 61 lb 31.8 / 27.7 kg | 103 / 92 lb 46.7 / 41.7 kg | 138 / 128 lb 62.6 / 58.1 kg | 174 / 167 lb 78.9 / 75.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 72 / 62 lb 32.7 / 28.1 kg | 106 / 94 lb 48.1 / 42.6 kg | 142 / 132 lb 64.4 / 59.9 kg | 180 / 172 lb 81.6 / 78 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 74 / 64 lb 33.6 / 29 kg | 109 / 97 lb 49.4 / 44 kg | 146 / 135 lb 66.2 / 61.2 kg | 185 / 176 lb 83.9 / 79.8 kg |
How Your Chest Supported Dumbbell Row vs Machine Chest Supported Row 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 chest-supported dumbbell row strength level
The standards use the sex-specific strength levels from the individual Chest Supported Dumbbell Row 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 row more combined dumbbell load without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the machine chest supported row strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Machine Chest Supported Row 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 chest-supported dumbbell row | Adjust combined-pair chest-supported dumbbell row targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule and show targets per dumbbell. |
| Rate the machine chest supported row | 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 Chest Supported Dumbbell Row and Machine Chest Supported Row 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 machine chest supported row standard is higher; below zero means the chest-supported dumbbell row 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 chest-supported dumbbell row and machine chest supported row standards are within 3 lb at 120 lb, 130 lb, 140 lb, 150 lb, 160 lb, 170 lb, 180 lb, 190 lb, 200 lb, 210 lb, 220 lb, 230 lb, 240 lb, 250 lb, 260 lb, 270 lb, 280 lb, 290 lb, and 300 lb.
Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
4.1 → 7.7 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the machine chest supported row standard minus the chest-supported dumbbell row standard. A plus sign means the machine chest supported row standard is higher. A minus sign means the chest-supported dumbbell row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +3 lb +1.4 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +3 lb +1.3 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg | +9 lb +4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +4 lb +1.8 kg | +5 lb +2.2 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +4 lb +1.8 kg | +6 lb +2.7 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +4 lb +1.8 kg | +6 lb +2.7 kg | +11 lb +5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +3 lb +1.4 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +11 lb +5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +4 lb +1.9 kg | +7 lb +3.1 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +4 lb +1.8 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +4 lb +1.8 kg | +8 lb +3.7 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg | +8 lb +3.7 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +4 lb +1.8 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +4 lb +1.8 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg | +9 lb +4 kg | +15 lb +6.9 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg | +9 lb +4 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +5 lb +2.2 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | +5 lb +2.2 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg |
How Women’s Chest Supported Dumbbell Row and Machine Chest Supported Row Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
2.2 → 4.1 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the machine chest supported row standard minus the chest-supported dumbbell row standard. A plus sign means the machine chest supported row standard is higher. A minus sign means the chest-supported dumbbell row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −6 lb −2.8 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −6 lb −2.8 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −7 lb −3.1 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −8 lb −3.7 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −6 lb −2.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −8 lb −3.7 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −8 lb −3.7 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −8 lb −3.7 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −9 lb −4 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −8 lb −3.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg |
Chest Supported Dumbbell Row and Machine Chest Supported Row Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict chest-supported dumbbell row and a strict machine chest supported row test. Use strict canonical Chest Supported Dumbbell Row and Machine Chest Supported Row tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Enter one dumbbell’s weight and keep the torso supported
Use matched dumbbells and enter the weight of one; the score uses their combined load. Keep the chest and torso supported, move both dumbbells together from near-full arm extension to a repeatable row finish, and lower under control. Do not count torso lift, hip drive, leg kick, pad bounce, twisting, alternating reps, straps, partial range, shrug-only reps, or curl-dominant reps.
Use the canonical Machine Chest Supported Row setup and load convention
the entered weight for strict Machine Chest Supported Row valid Machine Chest Supported Row reps The lifter must pull the handles toward the approved trunk position, then return under control to the same arms-extended start range. A valid finish requires controlled top pull with the chest staying on the pad and no trunk heave or pad bounce Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
Enter one recent Chest Supported Dumbbell Row result and one recent Machine Chest Supported Row result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Weight per dumbbell for Chest Supported Dumbbell Row and Weight used for Machine Chest Supported Row.
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