Pike Push Ups vs Machine Shoulder Press Strength Standards
Compare your pike push ups and machine shoulder press against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one 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 Pike Push Ups and Total selected or loaded machine resistance for Machine Shoulder Press. Use a strict, repeatable pike push ups test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules; use a bilateral seated machine shoulder press from the same controlled bottom range to the machine-intended overhead finish with stable hips, back, and torso. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Pike Push Ups vs Machine Shoulder 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 Pike Push Ups vs Machine Shoulder 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 | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Machine Shoulder Press:59 lb26.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Shoulder Press:81 lb36.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Shoulder Press:106 lb48.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 68 reps30–39: 61 reps40–49: 54 reps50–59: 44 reps60+: 34 reps Machine Shoulder Press:137 lb62.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Machine Shoulder Press:62 lb28.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Shoulder Press:85 lb38.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Shoulder Press:112 lb50.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 68 reps30–39: 61 reps40–49: 54 reps50–59: 44 reps60+: 34 reps Machine Shoulder Press:144 lb65.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Machine Shoulder Press:65 lb29.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Machine Shoulder Press:90 lb40.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Shoulder Press:117 lb53.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 68 reps30–39: 61 reps40–49: 54 reps50–59: 44 reps60+: 34 reps Machine Shoulder Press:152 lb68.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Machine Shoulder Press:68 lb30.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Shoulder Press:94 lb42.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Shoulder Press:123 lb55.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Machine Shoulder Press:159 lb72.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Machine Shoulder Press:71 lb32.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Shoulder Press:98 lb44.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Shoulder Press:128 lb58.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Machine Shoulder Press:166 lb75.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Machine Shoulder Press:74 lb33.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Shoulder Press:102 lb46.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Shoulder Press:134 lb60.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Machine Shoulder Press:173 lb78.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Machine Shoulder Press:77 lb34.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Shoulder Press:106 lb48.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Shoulder Press:139 lb63 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Machine Shoulder Press:179 lb81.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Machine Shoulder Press:80 lb36.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Shoulder Press:110 lb49.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Machine Shoulder Press:144 lb65.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Machine Shoulder Press:186 lb84.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:83 lb37.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:114 lb51.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:149 lb67.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:192 lb87.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:86 lb39 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:118 lb53.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:154 lb69.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:199 lb90.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:88 lb39.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:121 lb54.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:159 lb72.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:205 lb93 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:91 lb41.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:125 lb56.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:164 lb74.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:211 lb95.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:93 lb42.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:129 lb58.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:168 lb76.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:217 lb98.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:96 lb43.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:132 lb59.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:173 lb78.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:223 lb101.2 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:99 lb44.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:136 lb61.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:177 lb80.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:229 lb103.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:101 lb45.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:139 lb63 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:182 lb82.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:235 lb106.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:104 lb47.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:142 lb64.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:186 lb84.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:241 lb109.3 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:106 lb48.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:146 lb66.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:191 lb86.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:247 lb112 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:108 lb49 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:149 lb67.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Shoulder Press:195 lb88.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Machine Shoulder Press:252 lb114.3 kg |
Women’s Pike Push Ups vs Machine Shoulder 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 | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:27 lb12.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Shoulder Press:41 lb18.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Machine Shoulder Press:57 lb25.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Shoulder Press:78 lb35.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:29 lb13.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Shoulder Press:44 lb20 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Machine Shoulder Press:61 lb27.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Shoulder Press:83 lb37.6 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:31 lb14.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:47 lb21.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Machine Shoulder Press:65 lb29.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Shoulder Press:88 lb39.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:33 lb15 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:49 lb22.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Machine Shoulder Press:68 lb30.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Shoulder Press:93 lb42.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:34 lb15.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:52 lb23.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Machine Shoulder Press:72 lb32.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Shoulder Press:97 lb44 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Shoulder Press:36 lb16.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Shoulder Press:54 lb24.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Machine Shoulder Press:75 lb34 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Shoulder Press:102 lb46.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Shoulder Press:38 lb17.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Shoulder Press:56 lb25.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Shoulder Press:78 lb35.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Shoulder Press:106 lb48.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Shoulder Press:39 lb17.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Shoulder Press:59 lb26.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Shoulder Press:82 lb37.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Shoulder Press:111 lb50.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Shoulder Press:41 lb18.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Shoulder Press:61 lb27.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Shoulder Press:85 lb38.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Shoulder Press:115 lb52.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Shoulder Press:42 lb19.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Shoulder Press:63 lb28.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Shoulder Press:88 lb39.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Shoulder Press:119 lb54 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Shoulder Press:44 lb20 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Shoulder Press:65 lb29.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Shoulder Press:91 lb41.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Shoulder Press:124 lb56.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Shoulder Press:45 lb20.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Shoulder Press:68 lb30.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Shoulder Press:94 lb42.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Shoulder Press:128 lb58.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Shoulder Press:46 lb20.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Shoulder Press:70 lb31.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Shoulder Press:97 lb44 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Shoulder Press:132 lb59.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Shoulder Press:48 lb21.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Shoulder Press:72 lb32.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Shoulder Press:100 lb45.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Shoulder Press:136 lb61.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Shoulder Press:49 lb22.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Shoulder Press:74 lb33.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Shoulder Press:103 lb46.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Shoulder Press:140 lb63.5 kg |
How Your Pike Push Ups vs Machine Shoulder 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 Shoulder 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 Pike Push Ups 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 pike push ups set scored by repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Machine Shoulder Press result
The machine shoulder press standards use the sex-specific standards from the individual Machine Shoulder Press 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 pike push ups | Rate strict pike push ups repetitions without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict pike push ups reps. |
| Rate the machine shoulder press | Adjust machine shoulder 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 Pike Push Ups and Machine Shoulder 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 Pike Push Ups and Machine Shoulder 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.
Pike Push Ups and Machine Shoulder Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict pike push ups and a bilateral machine shoulder press. Use strict canonical Pike Push Ups and Machine Shoulder Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Pike Push Ups
Follow the individual Pike Push Ups calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Use a strict seated machine shoulder press
Enter total selected or loaded resistance for both arms together. Keep the hips, back, and torso stable, press both handles from the same controlled bottom range to the intended overhead finish, and lower under control. Do not enter per-side load, a high-incline chest press, unilateral rest-pause set, free-weight press, partial rep, bounce, or assisted rep.
Enter one recent Pike Push Ups result and one recent Machine Shoulder Press result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: No external load for Pike Push Ups and Total selected or loaded machine resistance for Machine Shoulder Press.
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- 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.