Seated Dip Machine vs Tricep Rope Pushdown Strength Standards
Compare your seated dip machine and tricep rope pushdown 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 strict, repeatable seated dip machine test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules and High cable station with rope attachment. 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.
Seated Dip Machine vs Tricep Rope Pushdown Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the seated dip machine and tricep rope pushdown to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your seated dip machine and tricep rope pushdown.
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 Seated Dip Machine / Tricep Rope Pushdown, 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 Seated Dip Machine vs Tricep Rope Pushdown Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Seated Dip Machine; the second is Tricep Rope Pushdown. 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 | 70 / 39 lb 31.8 / 17.7 kg | 101 / 66 lb 45.8 / 29.9 kg | 137 / 101 lb 62.1 / 45.8 kg | 175 / 140 lb 79.4 / 63.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 74 / 41 lb 33.6 / 18.6 kg | 106 / 69 lb 48.1 / 31.3 kg | 144 / 106 lb 65.3 / 48.1 kg | 185 / 148 lb 83.9 / 67.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 78 / 43 lb 35.4 / 19.5 kg | 112 / 73 lb 50.8 / 33.1 kg | 152 / 112 lb 68.9 / 50.8 kg | 194 / 155 lb 88 / 70.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 81 / 45 lb 36.7 / 20.4 kg | 117 / 76 lb 53.1 / 34.5 kg | 159 / 117 lb 72.1 / 53.1 kg | 203 / 162 lb 92.1 / 73.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 85 / 47 lb 38.6 / 21.3 kg | 122 / 79 lb 55.3 / 35.8 kg | 166 / 122 lb 75.3 / 55.3 kg | 212 / 169 lb 96.2 / 76.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 88 / 49 lb 39.9 / 22.2 kg | 127 / 83 lb 57.6 / 37.6 kg | 173 / 127 lb 78.5 / 57.6 kg | 221 / 176 lb 100.2 / 79.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 92 / 51 lb 41.7 / 23.1 kg | 132 / 86 lb 59.9 / 39 kg | 179 / 132 lb 81.2 / 59.9 kg | 230 / 183 lb 104.3 / 83 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 95 / 53 lb 43.1 / 24 kg | 137 / 89 lb 62.1 / 40.4 kg | 186 / 137 lb 84.4 / 62.1 kg | 238 / 190 lb 108 / 86.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 98 / 55 lb 44.5 / 24.9 kg | 142 / 92 lb 64.4 / 41.7 kg | 192 / 142 lb 87.1 / 64.4 kg | 246 / 197 lb 111.6 / 89.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 102 / 57 lb 46.3 / 25.9 kg | 146 / 95 lb 66.2 / 43.1 kg | 199 / 146 lb 90.3 / 66.2 kg | 254 / 203 lb 115.2 / 92.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 105 / 58 lb 47.6 / 26.3 kg | 151 / 98 lb 68.5 / 44.5 kg | 205 / 151 lb 93 / 68.5 kg | 262 / 210 lb 118.8 / 95.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 108 / 60 lb 49 / 27.2 kg | 156 / 101 lb 70.8 / 45.8 kg | 211 / 156 lb 95.7 / 70.8 kg | 270 / 216 lb 122.5 / 98 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 111 / 62 lb 50.3 / 28.1 kg | 160 / 104 lb 72.6 / 47.2 kg | 217 / 160 lb 98.4 / 72.6 kg | 278 / 222 lb 126.1 / 100.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 114 / 64 lb 51.7 / 29 kg | 165 / 107 lb 74.8 / 48.5 kg | 223 / 165 lb 101.2 / 74.8 kg | 286 / 228 lb 129.7 / 103.4 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 117 / 65 lb 53.1 / 29.5 kg | 169 / 110 lb 76.7 / 49.9 kg | 229 / 169 lb 103.9 / 76.7 kg | 293 / 234 lb 132.9 / 106.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 120 / 67 lb 54.4 / 30.4 kg | 173 / 112 lb 78.5 / 50.8 kg | 235 / 173 lb 106.6 / 78.5 kg | 301 / 240 lb 136.5 / 108.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 123 / 69 lb 55.8 / 31.3 kg | 177 / 115 lb 80.3 / 52.2 kg | 241 / 177 lb 109.3 / 80.3 kg | 308 / 246 lb 139.7 / 111.6 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 126 / 70 lb 57.2 / 31.8 kg | 182 / 118 lb 82.6 / 53.5 kg | 247 / 182 lb 112 / 82.6 kg | 316 / 252 lb 143.3 / 114.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 129 / 72 lb 58.5 / 32.7 kg | 186 / 121 lb 84.4 / 54.9 kg | 252 / 186 lb 114.3 / 84.4 kg | 323 / 258 lb 146.5 / 117 kg |
Women’s Seated Dip Machine vs Tricep Rope Pushdown Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Seated Dip Machine; the second is Tricep Rope Pushdown. 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 / 21 lb 15.4 / 9.5 kg | 50 / 38 lb 22.7 / 17.2 kg | 72 / 60 lb 32.7 / 27.2 kg | 94 / 87 lb 42.6 / 39.5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 37 / 22 lb 16.8 / 10 kg | 54 / 41 lb 24.5 / 18.6 kg | 77 / 63 lb 34.9 / 28.6 kg | 100 / 93 lb 45.4 / 42.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 39 / 23 lb 17.7 / 10.4 kg | 57 / 43 lb 25.9 / 19.5 kg | 82 / 67 lb 37.2 / 30.4 kg | 106 / 98 lb 48.1 / 44.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 41 / 25 lb 18.6 / 11.3 kg | 60 / 45 lb 27.2 / 20.4 kg | 86 / 71 lb 39 / 32.2 kg | 112 / 104 lb 50.8 / 47.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 43 / 26 lb 19.5 / 11.8 kg | 63 / 48 lb 28.6 / 21.8 kg | 91 / 74 lb 41.3 / 33.6 kg | 117 / 109 lb 53.1 / 49.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 45 / 27 lb 20.4 / 12.2 kg | 66 / 50 lb 29.9 / 22.7 kg | 95 / 78 lb 43.1 / 35.4 kg | 123 / 114 lb 55.8 / 51.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 47 / 28 lb 21.3 / 12.7 kg | 69 / 52 lb 31.3 / 23.6 kg | 99 / 81 lb 44.9 / 36.7 kg | 128 / 119 lb 58.1 / 54 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 49 / 29 lb 22.2 / 13.2 kg | 72 / 54 lb 32.7 / 24.5 kg | 103 / 85 lb 46.7 / 38.6 kg | 134 / 124 lb 60.8 / 56.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 51 / 30 lb 23.1 / 13.6 kg | 75 / 56 lb 34 / 25.4 kg | 107 / 88 lb 48.5 / 39.9 kg | 139 / 129 lb 63 / 58.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 53 / 32 lb 24 / 14.5 kg | 77 / 59 lb 34.9 / 26.8 kg | 111 / 91 lb 50.3 / 41.3 kg | 144 / 133 lb 65.3 / 60.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 55 / 33 lb 24.9 / 15 kg | 80 / 61 lb 36.3 / 27.7 kg | 115 / 94 lb 52.2 / 42.6 kg | 149 / 138 lb 67.6 / 62.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 56 / 34 lb 25.4 / 15.4 kg | 83 / 63 lb 37.6 / 28.6 kg | 119 / 98 lb 54 / 44.5 kg | 154 / 143 lb 69.9 / 64.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 58 / 35 lb 26.3 / 15.9 kg | 85 / 65 lb 38.6 / 29.5 kg | 123 / 101 lb 55.8 / 45.8 kg | 159 / 147 lb 72.1 / 66.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 60 / 36 lb 27.2 / 16.3 kg | 88 / 66 lb 39.9 / 29.9 kg | 126 / 104 lb 57.2 / 47.2 kg | 164 / 152 lb 74.4 / 68.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 62 / 37 lb 28.1 / 16.8 kg | 90 / 68 lb 40.8 / 30.8 kg | 130 / 107 lb 59 / 48.5 kg | 168 / 156 lb 76.2 / 70.8 kg |
How Your Seated Dip Machine vs Tricep Rope Pushdown 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 seated dip machine strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Seated Dip 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 lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the tricep rope pushdown strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Tricep Rope Pushdown 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 seated dip machine | Adjust seated dip machine targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the tricep rope pushdown | 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 Seated Dip Machine and Tricep Rope Pushdown 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 tricep rope pushdown standard is higher; below zero means the seated dip 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.
15.9 → 29.5 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the tricep rope pushdown standard minus the seated dip machine standard. A plus sign means the tricep rope pushdown standard is higher. A minus sign means the seated dip machine standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −40 lb −18.1 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −42 lb −19 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −38 lb −17.3 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg | −48 lb −21.7 kg | −49 lb −22.3 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −43 lb −19.6 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −53 lb −24.1 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg | −53 lb −24 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg | −52 lb −23.5 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg | −55 lb −25 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −58 lb −26.4 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −59 lb −26.8 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −59 lb −26.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −53 lb −24 kg | −61 lb −27.7 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −61 lb −27.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −64 lb −29 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg | −64 lb −29.1 kg | −65 lb −29.4 kg | −64 lb −29 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg | −66 lb −29.9 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg |
How Women’s Seated Dip Machine and Tricep Rope Pushdown Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
3.1 → 5.4 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the tricep rope pushdown standard minus the seated dip machine standard. A plus sign means the tricep rope pushdown standard is higher. A minus sign means the seated dip machine standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −7 lb −3.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −8 lb −3.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −11 lb −5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −22 lb −9.9 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −21 lb −9.6 kg | −11 lb −5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −11 lb −5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −23 lb −10.5 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg |
Seated Dip Machine and Tricep Rope Pushdown Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict seated dip machine and a strict tricep rope pushdown test. Use strict canonical Seated Dip Machine and Tricep Rope Pushdown tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Seated Dip Machine
Follow the individual Seated Dip Machine calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Use the canonical Tricep Rope Pushdown setup and load convention
High cable station with rope attachment Both hands hold the rope Elbows stay close to torso Controlled flexed-elbow start Full elbow extension at lockout Controlled cable return No stack bounce or plate slam No torso lean, hip drive, or knee dip No shoulder extension to finish reps No attachment swapping Raw lifting only
Enter one recent Seated Dip Machine result and one recent Tricep Rope Pushdown 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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