Viking Press vs Landmine Press Strength Standards
Compare your viking press and landmine press 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: Total external load for Viking Press and Free-end landmine weight used by one arm for Landmine Press. Use the entered weight for strict Viking Press and strict one-arm landmine presses from shoulder or chest height to controlled angled lockout with total reps counted across both arms. 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.
Viking Press vs Landmine Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the viking press and landmine 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 viking press and landmine 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 Viking Press / Landmine 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 Viking Press vs Landmine Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Viking Press; the second is Landmine 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 | 71 / 25 lb 32.2 / 11.3 kg | 93 / 39 lb 42.2 / 17.7 kg | 119 / 56 lb 54 / 25.4 kg | 152 / 73 lb 68.9 / 33.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 75 / 26 lb 34 / 11.8 kg | 99 / 41 lb 44.9 / 18.6 kg | 126 / 59 lb 57.2 / 26.8 kg | 160 / 77 lb 72.6 / 34.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 79 / 28 lb 35.8 / 12.7 kg | 104 / 43 lb 47.2 / 19.5 kg | 132 / 62 lb 59.9 / 28.1 kg | 168 / 81 lb 76.2 / 36.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 83 / 29 lb 37.6 / 13.2 kg | 108 / 45 lb 49 / 20.4 kg | 138 / 65 lb 62.6 / 29.5 kg | 176 / 85 lb 79.8 / 38.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 86 / 30 lb 39 / 13.6 kg | 113 / 47 lb 51.3 / 21.3 kg | 144 / 68 lb 65.3 / 30.8 kg | 184 / 88 lb 83.5 / 39.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 90 / 32 lb 40.8 / 14.5 kg | 118 / 49 lb 53.5 / 22.2 kg | 150 / 71 lb 68 / 32.2 kg | 191 / 92 lb 86.6 / 41.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 94 / 33 lb 42.6 / 15 kg | 123 / 51 lb 55.8 / 23.1 kg | 156 / 73 lb 70.8 / 33.1 kg | 199 / 95 lb 90.3 / 43.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 97 / 34 lb 44 / 15.4 kg | 127 / 53 lb 57.6 / 24 kg | 162 / 76 lb 73.5 / 34.5 kg | 206 / 99 lb 93.4 / 44.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 100 / 35 lb 45.4 / 15.9 kg | 131 / 55 lb 59.4 / 24.9 kg | 168 / 79 lb 76.2 / 35.8 kg | 213 / 102 lb 96.6 / 46.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 104 / 36 lb 47.2 / 16.3 kg | 136 / 57 lb 61.7 / 25.9 kg | 173 / 81 lb 78.5 / 36.7 kg | 220 / 106 lb 99.8 / 48.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 107 / 37 lb 48.5 / 16.8 kg | 140 / 58 lb 63.5 / 26.3 kg | 179 / 84 lb 81.2 / 38.1 kg | 227 / 109 lb 103 / 49.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 110 / 39 lb 49.9 / 17.7 kg | 144 / 60 lb 65.3 / 27.2 kg | 184 / 86 lb 83.5 / 39 kg | 234 / 112 lb 106.1 / 50.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 113 / 40 lb 51.3 / 18.1 kg | 148 / 62 lb 67.1 / 28.1 kg | 189 / 89 lb 85.7 / 40.4 kg | 241 / 116 lb 109.3 / 52.6 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 116 / 41 lb 52.6 / 18.6 kg | 152 / 64 lb 68.9 / 29 kg | 195 / 91 lb 88.5 / 41.3 kg | 247 / 119 lb 112 / 54 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 120 / 42 lb 54.4 / 19.1 kg | 157 / 65 lb 71.2 / 29.5 kg | 200 / 94 lb 90.7 / 42.6 kg | 254 / 122 lb 115.2 / 55.3 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 123 / 43 lb 55.8 / 19.5 kg | 161 / 67 lb 73 / 30.4 kg | 205 / 96 lb 93 / 43.5 kg | 260 / 125 lb 117.9 / 56.7 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 126 / 44 lb 57.2 / 20 kg | 164 / 69 lb 74.4 / 31.3 kg | 210 / 98 lb 95.3 / 44.5 kg | 267 / 128 lb 121.1 / 58.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 129 / 45 lb 58.5 / 20.4 kg | 168 / 70 lb 76.2 / 31.8 kg | 215 / 101 lb 97.5 / 45.8 kg | 273 / 131 lb 123.8 / 59.4 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 132 / 46 lb 59.9 / 20.9 kg | 172 / 72 lb 78 / 32.7 kg | 220 / 103 lb 99.8 / 46.7 kg | 279 / 134 lb 126.6 / 60.8 kg |
Women’s Viking Press vs Landmine Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Viking Press; the second is Landmine 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 | 34 / 14 lb 15.4 / 6.4 kg | 48 / 23 lb 21.8 / 10.4 kg | 64 / 34 lb 29 / 15.4 kg | 85 / 46 lb 38.6 / 20.9 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 37 / 15 lb 16.8 / 6.8 kg | 51 / 24 lb 23.1 / 10.9 kg | 68 / 37 lb 30.8 / 16.8 kg | 91 / 49 lb 41.3 / 22.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 39 / 16 lb 17.7 / 7.3 kg | 54 / 26 lb 24.5 / 11.8 kg | 72 / 39 lb 32.7 / 17.7 kg | 97 / 52 lb 44 / 23.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 41 / 16 lb 18.6 / 7.3 kg | 57 / 27 lb 25.9 / 12.2 kg | 76 / 41 lb 34.5 / 18.6 kg | 102 / 55 lb 46.3 / 24.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 43 / 17 lb 19.5 / 7.7 kg | 60 / 29 lb 27.2 / 13.2 kg | 80 / 43 lb 36.3 / 19.5 kg | 107 / 57 lb 48.5 / 25.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 45 / 18 lb 20.4 / 8.2 kg | 63 / 30 lb 28.6 / 13.6 kg | 84 / 45 lb 38.1 / 20.4 kg | 112 / 60 lb 50.8 / 27.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 47 / 19 lb 21.3 / 8.6 kg | 66 / 31 lb 29.9 / 14.1 kg | 88 / 47 lb 39.9 / 21.3 kg | 117 / 63 lb 53.1 / 28.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 49 / 20 lb 22.2 / 9.1 kg | 68 / 33 lb 30.8 / 15 kg | 91 / 49 lb 41.3 / 22.2 kg | 122 / 65 lb 55.3 / 29.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 51 / 20 lb 23.1 / 9.1 kg | 71 / 34 lb 32.2 / 15.4 kg | 95 / 51 lb 43.1 / 23.1 kg | 126 / 68 lb 57.2 / 30.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 53 / 21 lb 24 / 9.5 kg | 74 / 35 lb 33.6 / 15.9 kg | 98 / 53 lb 44.5 / 24 kg | 131 / 70 lb 59.4 / 31.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 55 / 22 lb 24.9 / 10 kg | 76 / 36 lb 34.5 / 16.3 kg | 102 / 55 lb 46.3 / 24.9 kg | 136 / 73 lb 61.7 / 33.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 56 / 23 lb 25.4 / 10.4 kg | 79 / 38 lb 35.8 / 17.2 kg | 105 / 56 lb 47.6 / 25.4 kg | 140 / 75 lb 63.5 / 34 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 58 / 23 lb 26.3 / 10.4 kg | 81 / 39 lb 36.7 / 17.7 kg | 108 / 58 lb 49 / 26.3 kg | 145 / 77 lb 65.8 / 34.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 60 / 24 lb 27.2 / 10.9 kg | 84 / 40 lb 38.1 / 18.1 kg | 112 / 60 lb 50.8 / 27.2 kg | 149 / 80 lb 67.6 / 36.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 62 / 25 lb 28.1 / 11.3 kg | 86 / 41 lb 39 / 18.6 kg | 115 / 62 lb 52.2 / 28.1 kg | 153 / 82 lb 69.4 / 37.2 kg |
How Your Viking Press vs Landmine 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 viking press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Viking 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 larger lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the landmine press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific strength levels from the individual Landmine 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 free-end landmine 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 viking press | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the landmine press | Adjust landmine press targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule while preserving free-end load and total reps across both arms. |
| 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 Viking Press and Landmine 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 landmine press standard is higher; below zero means the viking press 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.
35.8 → 65.8 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the landmine press standard minus the viking press standard. A plus sign means the landmine press standard is higher. A minus sign means the viking press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg | −79 lb −35.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −83 lb −37.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −61 lb −27.7 kg | −70 lb −31.8 kg | −87 lb −39.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −54 lb −24.4 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg | −73 lb −33.1 kg | −91 lb −41.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg | −66 lb −30 kg | −76 lb −34.5 kg | −96 lb −43.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −69 lb −31.3 kg | −79 lb −35.8 kg | −99 lb −44.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −61 lb −27.6 kg | −72 lb −32.7 kg | −83 lb −37.7 kg | −104 lb −47.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg | −74 lb −33.6 kg | −86 lb −39 kg | −107 lb −48.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg | −76 lb −34.5 kg | −89 lb −40.4 kg | −111 lb −50.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −68 lb −30.9 kg | −79 lb −35.8 kg | −92 lb −41.8 kg | −114 lb −51.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −70 lb −31.7 kg | −82 lb −37.2 kg | −95 lb −43.1 kg | −118 lb −53.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg | −84 lb −38.1 kg | −98 lb −44.5 kg | −122 lb −55.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −73 lb −33.2 kg | −86 lb −39 kg | −100 lb −45.3 kg | −125 lb −56.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −75 lb −34 kg | −88 lb −39.9 kg | −104 lb −47.2 kg | −128 lb −58 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −78 lb −35.3 kg | −92 lb −41.7 kg | −106 lb −48.1 kg | −132 lb −59.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −80 lb −36.3 kg | −94 lb −42.6 kg | −109 lb −49.5 kg | −135 lb −61.2 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −82 lb −37.2 kg | −95 lb −43.1 kg | −112 lb −50.8 kg | −139 lb −63 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −84 lb −38.1 kg | −98 lb −44.4 kg | −114 lb −51.7 kg | −142 lb −64.4 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −86 lb −39 kg | −100 lb −45.3 kg | −117 lb −53.1 kg | −145 lb −65.8 kg |
How Women’s Viking Press and Landmine 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.
17.7 → 32.2 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the landmine press standard minus the viking press standard. A plus sign means the landmine press standard is higher. A minus sign means the viking press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −25 lb −11.4 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg | −31 lb −14 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −30 lb −13.7 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −47 lb −21.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −31 lb −14 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −50 lb −22.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −35 lb −15.8 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −29 lb −13.1 kg | −35 lb −15.8 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −31 lb −14 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −58 lb −26.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −45 lb −20.5 kg | −61 lb −27.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg | −40 lb −18.2 kg | −47 lb −21.4 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −42 lb −19 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | −68 lb −30.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −69 lb −31.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −53 lb −24.1 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg |
Viking Press and Landmine Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict viking press test and a strict single-arm landmine press. Use strict canonical Viking Press and Landmine Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Viking Press setup and load convention
the entered weight for strict Viking Press valid Viking Press reps Drive or press the handles to full overhead lockout through the apparatus path, then return under control. A valid finish requires controlled lockout and no machine bounce, spotter help, or shortened range Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
Enter the free-end load and count both arms combined
Press one arm at a time from shoulder or chest height along the angled bar path to controlled lockout. Enter the free-end load and total valid reps across both arms. Do not count two-hand, thruster, push-press, jerk, overhead-press, assisted, leg-driven, or partial reps.
Enter one recent Viking Press result and one recent Landmine Press result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total external load for Viking Press and Free-end landmine weight used by one arm for Landmine Press.
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