Bodyweight Dips vs Seated Dip Machine Strength Standards
Compare your bodyweight dip and seated dip machine 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: Strict repetitions for Bodyweight Dip and Displayed machine or stack weight for Seated Dip Machine. Use Start at the top support position on parallel bars with arms fully extended.; use a strict, repeatable seated dip machine test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Bodyweight Dip vs Seated Dip Machine 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 Dip vs Seated Dip Machine 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 Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:70 lb31.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:101 lb45.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:137 lb62.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:175 lb79.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:74 lb33.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:106 lb48.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:144 lb65.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:185 lb83.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:78 lb35.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:112 lb50.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:152 lb68.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:194 lb88 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:81 lb36.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:117 lb53.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:159 lb72.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:203 lb92.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:85 lb38.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:122 lb55.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:166 lb75.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:212 lb96.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:88 lb39.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:127 lb57.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:173 lb78.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:221 lb100.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:92 lb41.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:132 lb59.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:179 lb81.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:230 lb104.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:95 lb43.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:137 lb62.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:186 lb84.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:238 lb108 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:98 lb44.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:142 lb64.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:192 lb87.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:246 lb111.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:102 lb46.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:146 lb66.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:199 lb90.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:254 lb115.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:105 lb47.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:151 lb68.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:205 lb93 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:262 lb118.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:108 lb49 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:156 lb70.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:211 lb95.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:270 lb122.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:111 lb50.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:160 lb72.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:217 lb98.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:278 lb126.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:114 lb51.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:165 lb74.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:223 lb101.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:286 lb129.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:117 lb53.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:169 lb76.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:229 lb103.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:293 lb132.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:120 lb54.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:173 lb78.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:235 lb106.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:301 lb136.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:123 lb55.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:177 lb80.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:241 lb109.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:308 lb139.7 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:126 lb57.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:182 lb82.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:247 lb112 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:316 lb143.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:129 lb58.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:186 lb84.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps Seated Dip Machine:252 lb114.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps Seated Dip Machine:323 lb146.5 kg |
Women’s Bodyweight Dip vs Seated Dip Machine 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 Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:34 lb15.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:50 lb22.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:72 lb32.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:94 lb42.6 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:37 lb16.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:54 lb24.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:77 lb34.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:100 lb45.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:39 lb17.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:57 lb25.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:82 lb37.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:106 lb48.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:41 lb18.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:60 lb27.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:86 lb39 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:112 lb50.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:43 lb19.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:63 lb28.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:91 lb41.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:117 lb53.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:45 lb20.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:66 lb29.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:95 lb43.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:123 lb55.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:47 lb21.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:69 lb31.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:99 lb44.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:128 lb58.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:49 lb22.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:72 lb32.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:103 lb46.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:134 lb60.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:51 lb23.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:75 lb34 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:107 lb48.5 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:139 lb63 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:53 lb24 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:77 lb34.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:111 lb50.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:144 lb65.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:55 lb24.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:80 lb36.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:115 lb52.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:149 lb67.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:56 lb25.4 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:83 lb37.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:119 lb54 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:154 lb69.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:58 lb26.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:85 lb38.6 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:123 lb55.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:159 lb72.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:60 lb27.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:88 lb39.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:126 lb57.2 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:164 lb74.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps Seated Dip Machine:62 lb28.1 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps Seated Dip Machine:90 lb40.8 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps Seated Dip Machine:130 lb59 kg | Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Seated Dip Machine:168 lb76.2 kg |
How Your Bodyweight Dip vs Seated Dip Machine 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 Seated Dip Machine, 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 Dip result
The canonical tool supplies sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition thresholds plus a stretch target. The calculator uses strict continuous bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Seated Dip Machine result
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Seated Dip Machine 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 dip set | Compare strict repetitions with the applicable canonical thresholds without an estimated-max conversion. Measurement: Strict continuous Bodyweight Dip reps. |
| Rate the seated dip machine | Adjust seated dip machine 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 Dip and Seated Dip Machine 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 Dip and Seated Dip Machine 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 Dip and Seated Dip Machine Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict bodyweight dip test and a strict seated dip machine. Use strict canonical Bodyweight Dip and Seated Dip Machine tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Bodyweight Dip setup and load convention
Start at the top support position on parallel bars with arms fully extended. Descend until upper arms reach at least parallel to the floor each rep. Press back to full elbow lockout at the top of every rep. Use a fixed parallel bars setup or dip station. Each rep must reach the same depth and full lockout standard. No partial reps. No machine dip variations. No assisted dip variations. No bench dips, ring dips, weighted dips, or other lift-family substitutions.
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.
Enter one recent Bodyweight Dip result and one recent Seated Dip Machine result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Strict repetitions for Bodyweight Dip and Displayed machine or stack weight for Seated Dip Machine.
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