Bodyweight Squat vs Leg Press Strength Standards
Compare your bodyweight squat and leg press 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: No external load for Bodyweight Squat and Total plates loaded on the 45-degree sled for Leg Press. Use a strict, repeatable bodyweight squat test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules; use a bilateral 45-degree plate-loaded sled leg press with flat shoulder-width feet, thighs reaching at least parallel to the platform, stable hips and lower back, and full controlled knee extension. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Bodyweight Squat vs Leg 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 Bodyweight Squat vs Leg 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 | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:168 lb76.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Leg Press:252 lb114.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Leg Press:350 lb158.8 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 155 reps30–39: 140 reps40–49: 124 reps50–59: 101 reps60+: 78 reps Leg Press:448 lb203.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:177 lb80.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Leg Press:266 lb120.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Leg Press:369 lb167.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 155 reps30–39: 140 reps40–49: 124 reps50–59: 101 reps60+: 78 reps Leg Press:472 lb214.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:186 lb84.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Leg Press:279 lb126.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Leg Press:388 lb176 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 155 reps30–39: 140 reps40–49: 124 reps50–59: 101 reps60+: 78 reps Leg Press:496 lb225 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:195 lb88.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:292 lb132.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Leg Press:406 lb184.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps Leg Press:519 lb235.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:203 lb92.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:305 lb138.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Leg Press:424 lb192.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps Leg Press:542 lb245.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:212 lb96.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:318 lb144.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Leg Press:441 lb200 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps Leg Press:565 lb256.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:220 lb99.8 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:330 lb149.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Leg Press:458 lb207.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps Leg Press:586 lb265.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:228 lb103.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:342 lb155.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Leg Press:475 lb215.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps Leg Press:608 lb275.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:236 lb107 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:354 lb160.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:492 lb223.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:629 lb285.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:244 lb110.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:366 lb166 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:508 lb230.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:650 lb294.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:251 lb113.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:377 lb171 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:524 lb237.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:670 lb303.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:259 lb117.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:388 lb176 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:540 lb244.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:691 lb313.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:266 lb120.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:400 lb181.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:555 lb251.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:710 lb322.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:274 lb124.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:411 lb186.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:570 lb258.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:730 lb331.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:281 lb127.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:422 lb191.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:585 lb265.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:749 lb339.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:288 lb130.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:432 lb196 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:600 lb272.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:768 lb348.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:295 lb133.8 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:443 lb200.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:615 lb279 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:787 lb357 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:302 lb137 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:453 lb205.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:630 lb285.8 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:806 lb365.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:309 lb140.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Leg Press:464 lb210.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:644 lb292.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Leg Press:824 lb373.8 kg |
Women’s Bodyweight Squat vs Leg 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 | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Leg Press:114 lb51.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Leg Press:172 lb78 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 84 reps30–39: 76 reps40–49: 67 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 42 reps Leg Press:240 lb108.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 126 reps30–39: 113 reps40–49: 101 reps50–59: 82 reps60+: 63 reps Leg Press:309 lb140.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Leg Press:122 lb55.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Leg Press:183 lb83 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 84 reps30–39: 76 reps40–49: 67 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 42 reps Leg Press:256 lb116.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 126 reps30–39: 113 reps40–49: 101 reps50–59: 82 reps60+: 63 reps Leg Press:329 lb149.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:129 lb58.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Leg Press:194 lb88 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:271 lb122.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 105 reps30–39: 95 reps40–49: 84 reps50–59: 68 reps60+: 53 reps Leg Press:349 lb158.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:136 lb61.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Leg Press:205 lb93 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:286 lb129.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 105 reps30–39: 95 reps40–49: 84 reps50–59: 68 reps60+: 53 reps Leg Press:368 lb166.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:143 lb64.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Leg Press:215 lb97.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:301 lb136.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 105 reps30–39: 95 reps40–49: 84 reps50–59: 68 reps60+: 53 reps Leg Press:387 lb175.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:150 lb68 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Leg Press:225 lb102.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Leg Press:315 lb142.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 105 reps30–39: 95 reps40–49: 84 reps50–59: 68 reps60+: 53 reps Leg Press:405 lb183.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:157 lb71.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Leg Press:235 lb106.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Leg Press:329 lb149.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Leg Press:423 lb191.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:163 lb73.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Leg Press:245 lb111.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Leg Press:342 lb155.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Leg Press:440 lb199.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:169 lb76.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Leg Press:254 lb115.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Leg Press:356 lb161.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Leg Press:457 lb207.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:176 lb79.8 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Leg Press:263 lb119.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Leg Press:369 lb167.4 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Leg Press:474 lb215 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:182 lb82.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Leg Press:273 lb123.8 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Leg Press:382 lb173.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Leg Press:491 lb222.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:188 lb85.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Leg Press:282 lb127.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Leg Press:394 lb178.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Leg Press:507 lb230 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:194 lb88 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Leg Press:290 lb131.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Leg Press:407 lb184.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Leg Press:523 lb237.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:199 lb90.3 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Leg Press:299 lb135.6 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Leg Press:419 lb190.1 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Leg Press:539 lb244.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:205 lb93 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Leg Press:308 lb139.7 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Leg Press:431 lb195.5 kg | Bodyweight Squat:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Leg Press:554 lb251.3 kg |
How Your Bodyweight Squat vs Leg 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 Leg 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 Bodyweight Squat 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 squat set scored by repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Leg Press result
The leg press standards use the sex-specific standards from the individual Leg 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 bodyweight squat | Rate strict bodyweight squat repetitions without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict bodyweight squat reps. |
| Rate the leg press | Adjust 45-degree leg 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 Bodyweight Squat and Leg 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 Bodyweight Squat and Leg 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.
Bodyweight Squat and Leg Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict bodyweight squat and a bilateral 45-degree sled leg press. Use strict canonical Bodyweight Squat and Leg Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Bodyweight Squat
Follow the individual Bodyweight Squat calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Use a 45-degree plate-loaded sled leg press
Keep both feet flat and approximately shoulder-width, descend until the thighs reach at least parallel to the platform without lifting the hips or rounding the lower back, and press to controlled full knee extension. Do not enter a horizontal, vertical, selectorized, single-leg, high-foot, partial, bounced, or assisted press.
Enter one recent Bodyweight Squat result and one recent Leg Press result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: No external load for Bodyweight Squat and Total plates loaded on the 45-degree sled for Leg Press.
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