Barbell Deadlift vs Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift Strength Standards
Compare your barbell deadlift and smith machine sumo deadlift 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 barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift and Displayed machine or cable resistance for Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift. Use a conventional deadlift from the floor to full lockout and the total Smith machine bar weight used for the sumo deadlift set. 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.
Barbell Deadlift vs Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the barbell deadlift and smith machine sumo deadlift to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your barbell deadlift and smith machine sumo deadlift.
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 Barbell Deadlift / Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift, 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 Barbell Deadlift vs Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Deadlift; the second is Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift. 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 | 252 / 112 lb 114.3 / 50.8 kg | 322 / 160 lb 146.1 / 72.6 kg | 371 / 217 lb 168.3 / 98.4 kg | 420 / 273 lb 190.5 / 123.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 266 / 118 lb 120.7 / 53.5 kg | 339 / 169 lb 153.8 / 76.7 kg | 391 / 229 lb 177.4 / 103.9 kg | 443 / 288 lb 200.9 / 130.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 279 / 124 lb 126.6 / 56.2 kg | 357 / 178 lb 161.9 / 80.7 kg | 411 / 241 lb 186.4 / 109.3 kg | 465 / 303 lb 210.9 / 137.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 292 / 130 lb 132.4 / 59 kg | 373 / 186 lb 169.2 / 84.4 kg | 431 / 252 lb 195.5 / 114.3 kg | 487 / 317 lb 220.9 / 143.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 305 / 136 lb 138.3 / 61.7 kg | 390 / 194 lb 176.9 / 88 kg | 449 / 263 lb 203.7 / 119.3 kg | 508 / 331 lb 230.4 / 150.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 318 / 141 lb 144.2 / 64 kg | 406 / 202 lb 184.2 / 91.6 kg | 468 / 274 lb 212.3 / 124.3 kg | 529 / 344 lb 240 / 156 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 330 / 147 lb 149.7 / 66.7 kg | 422 / 210 lb 191.4 / 95.3 kg | 486 / 285 lb 220.4 / 129.3 kg | 550 / 358 lb 249.5 / 162.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 342 / 152 lb 155.1 / 68.9 kg | 437 / 218 lb 198.2 / 98.9 kg | 504 / 295 lb 228.6 / 133.8 kg | 570 / 371 lb 258.5 / 168.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 354 / 157 lb 160.6 / 71.2 kg | 452 / 226 lb 205 / 102.5 kg | 522 / 305 lb 236.8 / 138.3 kg | 590 / 384 lb 267.6 / 174.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 366 / 162 lb 166 / 73.5 kg | 467 / 233 lb 211.8 / 105.7 kg | 539 / 315 lb 244.5 / 142.9 kg | 609 / 397 lb 276.2 / 180.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 377 / 168 lb 171 / 76.2 kg | 482 / 240 lb 218.6 / 108.9 kg | 556 / 325 lb 252.2 / 147.4 kg | 629 / 409 lb 285.3 / 185.5 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 388 / 173 lb 176 / 78.5 kg | 496 / 248 lb 225 / 112.5 kg | 572 / 335 lb 259.5 / 152 kg | 647 / 421 lb 293.5 / 191 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 400 / 178 lb 181.4 / 80.7 kg | 511 / 255 lb 231.8 / 115.7 kg | 589 / 345 lb 267.2 / 156.5 kg | 666 / 434 lb 302.1 / 196.9 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 411 / 183 lb 186.4 / 83 kg | 525 / 262 lb 238.1 / 118.8 kg | 605 / 354 lb 274.4 / 160.6 kg | 684 / 445 lb 310.3 / 201.8 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 422 / 187 lb 191.4 / 84.8 kg | 539 / 269 lb 244.5 / 122 kg | 621 / 364 lb 281.7 / 165.1 kg | 703 / 457 lb 318.9 / 207.3 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 432 / 192 lb 196 / 87.1 kg | 552 / 276 lb 250.4 / 125.2 kg | 637 / 373 lb 288.9 / 169.2 kg | 720 / 469 lb 326.6 / 212.7 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 443 / 197 lb 200.9 / 89.4 kg | 566 / 282 lb 256.7 / 127.9 kg | 653 / 382 lb 296.2 / 173.3 kg | 738 / 480 lb 334.8 / 217.7 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 453 / 201 lb 205.5 / 91.2 kg | 579 / 289 lb 262.6 / 131.1 kg | 668 / 391 lb 303 / 177.4 kg | 756 / 492 lb 342.9 / 223.2 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 464 / 206 lb 210.5 / 93.4 kg | 593 / 296 lb 269 / 134.3 kg | 683 / 400 lb 309.8 / 181.4 kg | 773 / 503 lb 350.6 / 228.2 kg |
Women’s Barbell Deadlift vs Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Deadlift; the second is Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift. 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 | 149 / 63 lb 67.6 / 28.6 kg | 201 / 92 lb 91.2 / 41.7 kg | 240 / 126 lb 108.9 / 57.2 kg | 275 / 163 lb 124.7 / 73.9 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 159 / 67 lb 72.1 / 30.4 kg | 214 / 98 lb 97.1 / 44.5 kg | 256 / 134 lb 116.1 / 60.8 kg | 293 / 173 lb 132.9 / 78.5 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 168 / 72 lb 76.2 / 32.7 kg | 227 / 103 lb 103 / 46.7 kg | 271 / 142 lb 122.9 / 64.4 kg | 310 / 184 lb 140.6 / 83.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 177 / 75 lb 80.3 / 34 kg | 239 / 109 lb 108.4 / 49.4 kg | 286 / 150 lb 129.7 / 68 kg | 327 / 194 lb 148.3 / 88 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 186 / 79 lb 84.4 / 35.8 kg | 251 / 115 lb 113.9 / 52.2 kg | 301 / 158 lb 136.5 / 71.7 kg | 344 / 203 lb 156 / 92.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 195 / 83 lb 88.5 / 37.6 kg | 263 / 120 lb 119.3 / 54.4 kg | 315 / 165 lb 142.9 / 74.8 kg | 360 / 213 lb 163.3 / 96.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 204 / 87 lb 92.5 / 39.5 kg | 275 / 125 lb 124.7 / 56.7 kg | 329 / 172 lb 149.2 / 78 kg | 376 / 222 lb 170.6 / 100.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 212 / 90 lb 96.2 / 40.8 kg | 286 / 130 lb 129.7 / 59 kg | 342 / 179 lb 155.1 / 81.2 kg | 391 / 232 lb 177.4 / 105.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 220 / 94 lb 99.8 / 42.6 kg | 297 / 136 lb 134.7 / 61.7 kg | 356 / 186 lb 161.5 / 84.4 kg | 407 / 241 lb 184.6 / 109.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 228 / 97 lb 103.4 / 44 kg | 308 / 140 lb 139.7 / 63.5 kg | 369 / 193 lb 167.4 / 87.5 kg | 421 / 249 lb 191 / 112.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 236 / 101 lb 107 / 45.8 kg | 319 / 145 lb 144.7 / 65.8 kg | 382 / 200 lb 173.3 / 90.7 kg | 436 / 258 lb 197.8 / 117 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 244 / 104 lb 110.7 / 47.2 kg | 329 / 150 lb 149.2 / 68 kg | 394 / 206 lb 178.7 / 93.4 kg | 451 / 267 lb 204.6 / 121.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 252 / 107 lb 114.3 / 48.5 kg | 340 / 155 lb 154.2 / 70.3 kg | 407 / 213 lb 184.6 / 96.6 kg | 465 / 275 lb 210.9 / 124.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 259 / 110 lb 117.5 / 49.9 kg | 350 / 160 lb 158.8 / 72.6 kg | 419 / 219 lb 190.1 / 99.3 kg | 479 / 283 lb 217.3 / 128.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 267 / 114 lb 121.1 / 51.7 kg | 360 / 164 lb 163.3 / 74.4 kg | 431 / 226 lb 195.5 / 102.5 kg | 492 / 291 lb 223.2 / 132 kg |
How Your Barbell Deadlift vs Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift 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 barbell deadlift strength level
The deadlift data uses lifters ages 18–39. 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 total weight without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the smith machine sumo deadlift strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift 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 barbell deadlift | Adjust barbell deadlift targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the smith machine sumo deadlift | 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 Barbell Deadlift and Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift 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 smith machine sumo deadlift standard is higher; below zero means the barbell deadlift 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.
66.7 → 122.4 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the smith machine sumo deadlift standard minus the barbell deadlift standard. A plus sign means the smith machine sumo deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −140 lb −63.5 kg | −162 lb −73.5 kg | −154 lb −69.9 kg | −147 lb −66.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −148 lb −67.2 kg | −170 lb −77.1 kg | −162 lb −73.5 kg | −155 lb −70.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −155 lb −70.4 kg | −179 lb −81.2 kg | −170 lb −77.1 kg | −162 lb −73.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −162 lb −73.4 kg | −187 lb −84.8 kg | −179 lb −81.2 kg | −170 lb −77.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −169 lb −76.6 kg | −196 lb −88.9 kg | −186 lb −84.4 kg | −177 lb −80.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −177 lb −80.2 kg | −204 lb −92.6 kg | −194 lb −88 kg | −185 lb −84 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −183 lb −83 kg | −212 lb −96.1 kg | −201 lb −91.1 kg | −192 lb −87.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −190 lb −86.2 kg | −219 lb −99.3 kg | −209 lb −94.8 kg | −199 lb −90.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −197 lb −89.4 kg | −226 lb −102.5 kg | −217 lb −98.5 kg | −206 lb −93.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −204 lb −92.5 kg | −234 lb −106.1 kg | −224 lb −101.6 kg | −212 lb −96.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −209 lb −94.8 kg | −242 lb −109.7 kg | −231 lb −104.8 kg | −220 lb −99.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −215 lb −97.5 kg | −248 lb −112.5 kg | −237 lb −107.5 kg | −226 lb −102.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −222 lb −100.7 kg | −256 lb −116.1 kg | −244 lb −110.7 kg | −232 lb −105.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −228 lb −103.4 kg | −263 lb −119.3 kg | −251 lb −113.8 kg | −239 lb −108.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −235 lb −106.6 kg | −270 lb −122.5 kg | −257 lb −116.6 kg | −246 lb −111.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −240 lb −108.9 kg | −276 lb −125.2 kg | −264 lb −119.7 kg | −251 lb −113.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −246 lb −111.5 kg | −284 lb −128.8 kg | −271 lb −122.9 kg | −258 lb −117.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −252 lb −114.3 kg | −290 lb −131.5 kg | −277 lb −125.6 kg | −264 lb −119.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −258 lb −117.1 kg | −297 lb −134.7 kg | −283 lb −128.4 kg | −270 lb −122.4 kg |
How Women’s Barbell Deadlift and Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
50.8 → 91.2 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the smith machine sumo deadlift standard minus the barbell deadlift standard. A plus sign means the smith machine sumo deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −86 lb −39 kg | −109 lb −49.5 kg | −114 lb −51.7 kg | −112 lb −50.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −92 lb −41.7 kg | −116 lb −52.6 kg | −122 lb −55.3 kg | −120 lb −54.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −96 lb −43.5 kg | −124 lb −56.3 kg | −129 lb −58.5 kg | −126 lb −57.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −102 lb −46.3 kg | −130 lb −59 kg | −136 lb −61.7 kg | −133 lb −60.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −107 lb −48.6 kg | −136 lb −61.7 kg | −143 lb −64.8 kg | −141 lb −63.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −112 lb −50.9 kg | −143 lb −64.9 kg | −150 lb −68.1 kg | −147 lb −66.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −117 lb −53 kg | −150 lb −68 kg | −157 lb −71.2 kg | −154 lb −69.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −122 lb −55.4 kg | −156 lb −70.7 kg | −163 lb −73.9 kg | −159 lb −72.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −126 lb −57.2 kg | −161 lb −73 kg | −170 lb −77.1 kg | −166 lb −75.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −131 lb −59.4 kg | −168 lb −76.2 kg | −176 lb −79.9 kg | −172 lb −78.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −135 lb −61.2 kg | −174 lb −78.9 kg | −182 lb −82.6 kg | −178 lb −80.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −140 lb −63.5 kg | −179 lb −81.2 kg | −188 lb −85.3 kg | −184 lb −83.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −145 lb −65.8 kg | −185 lb −83.9 kg | −194 lb −88 kg | −190 lb −86.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −149 lb −67.6 kg | −190 lb −86.2 kg | −200 lb −90.8 kg | −196 lb −88.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −153 lb −69.4 kg | −196 lb −88.9 kg | −205 lb −93 kg | −201 lb −91.2 kg |
Barbell Deadlift and Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a conventional barbell deadlift and a strict smith machine sumo deadlift test. Use strict canonical Barbell Deadlift and Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a conventional barbell deadlift from the floor
Start every rep with the bar motionless on the floor and finish standing with the hips and knees straight. Do not bounce the bar, use touch-and-go reps, hitch it up the thighs, or enter a rack pull, block pull, trap-bar deadlift, Romanian deadlift, machine variation, or equipped result.
Use the canonical Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift setup and load convention
the total Smith machine bar weight used for the sumo deadlift set valid Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift reps pull from the approved wide-stance start to a controlled standing finish without squat drift, Romanian-deadlift drift, rack-pull shortcuts, or changed stance reps Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
Enter one recent Barbell Deadlift result and one recent Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift and Displayed machine or cable resistance for Smith Machine Sumo Deadlift.
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