Hanging Leg Raise vs Machine Seated Crunch Strength Standards
Compare your hanging leg raise and machine seated crunch against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one 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 Hanging Leg Raise and Displayed machine or stack weight for Machine Seated Crunch. Use one continuous unassisted bodyweight hanging leg raise set from a full reset to the approved top position; use a strict, repeatable machine seated crunch set that follows the canonical setup, range, and lockout rules. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Hanging Leg Raise vs Machine Seated Crunch 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 Hanging Leg Raise vs Machine Seated Crunch 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 | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:31 lb14.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Seated Crunch:53 lb24 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Seated Crunch:81 lb36.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Machine Seated Crunch:109 lb49.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:33 lb15 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Seated Crunch:56 lb25.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Seated Crunch:85 lb38.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Machine Seated Crunch:115 lb52.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:34 lb15.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Machine Seated Crunch:59 lb26.8 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Machine Seated Crunch:90 lb40.8 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Machine Seated Crunch:121 lb54.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:36 lb16.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Seated Crunch:62 lb28.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Machine Seated Crunch:94 lb42.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Seated Crunch:126 lb57.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:37 lb16.8 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Seated Crunch:64 lb29 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Machine Seated Crunch:98 lb44.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Seated Crunch:132 lb59.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:39 lb17.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Seated Crunch:67 lb30.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Machine Seated Crunch:102 lb46.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Seated Crunch:137 lb62.1 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:41 lb18.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Seated Crunch:69 lb31.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Machine Seated Crunch:106 lb48.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Seated Crunch:143 lb64.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:42 lb19.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Machine Seated Crunch:72 lb32.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Machine Seated Crunch:110 lb49.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Machine Seated Crunch:148 lb67.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:43 lb19.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:75 lb34 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:114 lb51.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:153 lb69.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:45 lb20.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:77 lb34.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:118 lb53.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:158 lb71.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:46 lb20.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:79 lb35.8 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:121 lb54.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:163 lb73.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:48 lb21.8 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:82 lb37.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:125 lb56.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:168 lb76.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:49 lb22.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:84 lb38.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:129 lb58.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:173 lb78.5 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:50 lb22.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:86 lb39 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:132 lb59.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:178 lb80.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:52 lb23.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:89 lb40.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:136 lb61.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:182 lb82.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:53 lb24 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:91 lb41.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:139 lb63 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:187 lb84.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:54 lb24.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:93 lb42.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:142 lb64.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:192 lb87.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:56 lb25.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:95 lb43.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:146 lb66.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:196 lb88.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:57 lb25.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:98 lb44.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:149 lb67.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Machine Seated Crunch:201 lb91.2 kg |
Women’s Hanging Leg Raise vs Machine Seated Crunch 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 | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:18 lb8.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Seated Crunch:32 lb14.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Seated Crunch:50 lb22.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps Machine Seated Crunch:69 lb31.3 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Machine Seated Crunch:20 lb9.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Machine Seated Crunch:34 lb15.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Machine Seated Crunch:54 lb24.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps Machine Seated Crunch:73 lb33.1 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:21 lb9.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:36 lb16.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:57 lb25.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Seated Crunch:78 lb35.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:22 lb10 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:38 lb17.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:60 lb27.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Seated Crunch:82 lb37.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:23 lb10.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:40 lb18.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:63 lb28.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Seated Crunch:86 lb39 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:24 lb10.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Machine Seated Crunch:42 lb19.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Machine Seated Crunch:66 lb29.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Machine Seated Crunch:90 lb40.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:25 lb11.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Seated Crunch:44 lb20 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Seated Crunch:69 lb31.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Machine Seated Crunch:94 lb42.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:26 lb11.8 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Seated Crunch:46 lb20.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Seated Crunch:72 lb32.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Machine Seated Crunch:98 lb44.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:27 lb12.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Seated Crunch:47 lb21.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Seated Crunch:75 lb34 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Machine Seated Crunch:102 lb46.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:28 lb12.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Seated Crunch:49 lb22.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Seated Crunch:77 lb34.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Machine Seated Crunch:105 lb47.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:29 lb13.2 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Seated Crunch:51 lb23.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Seated Crunch:80 lb36.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Machine Seated Crunch:109 lb49.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:30 lb13.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Seated Crunch:53 lb24 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Seated Crunch:83 lb37.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Machine Seated Crunch:113 lb51.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:31 lb14.1 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Seated Crunch:54 lb24.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Seated Crunch:85 lb38.6 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Machine Seated Crunch:116 lb52.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:32 lb14.5 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Seated Crunch:56 lb25.4 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Seated Crunch:88 lb39.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Machine Seated Crunch:120 lb54.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Machine Seated Crunch:33 lb15 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Machine Seated Crunch:57 lb25.9 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 10 reps Machine Seated Crunch:90 lb40.8 kg | Hanging Leg Raise:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Machine Seated Crunch:123 lb55.8 kg |
How Your Hanging Leg Raise vs Machine Seated Crunch 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 Machine Seated Crunch, 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 Hanging Leg Raise result
Sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition thresholds map the strict set to a canonical strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one continuous unassisted bodyweight hanging leg raise set scored by total strict reps and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Machine Seated Crunch result
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Machine Seated Crunch 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 hanging leg raise | Rate one continuous strict bodyweight hanging leg raise set without converting repetitions into weight. Measurement: Total strict reps. |
| Rate the machine seated crunch | Adjust machine seated crunch 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 Hanging Leg Raise and Machine Seated Crunch 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 Hanging Leg Raise and Machine Seated Crunch 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.
Hanging Leg Raise and Machine Seated Crunch Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict bodyweight hanging leg raise and a strict machine seated crunch. Use strict canonical Hanging Leg Raise and Machine Seated Crunch tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Count one continuous strict hanging set
Hang from a fixed bar, raise both legs to the approved top position without swinging, and lower under control to a full reset. Do not count knee raises, captain-chair raises, toes-to-bar, swinging, weighted, partial, or combined-set reps.
Use a strict, repeatable Machine Seated Crunch
Selected or loaded machine resistance is used Do not add bodyweight to the entered load Do not enter cable crunch, sit-up, leg-raise, or torso-rotation load Strict seated machine trunk flexion Same machine, seat setting, pad or harness position, handle contact, and range for the full set Hips and pelvis stay stable against the seat and pads Enter displayed machine or stack weight. Keep the same equipment and setup when retesting.
Enter one recent Hanging Leg Raise result and one recent Machine Seated Crunch result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: No external load for Hanging Leg Raise and Displayed machine or stack weight for Machine Seated Crunch.
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- Hanging Leg Raise Strength Standards — View the individual Hanging Leg Raise standards and next strength-level target.
- Machine Seated Crunch — View the individual Machine Seated Crunch standards and next strength-level target.
- Sit Ups Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Cable Crunch — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Forearm Plank Hold Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Reverse Crunch Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.