Barbell Rear Delt Row vs Barbell Seal Row Strength Standards
Compare your barbell rear delt row and barbell seal row 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.
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use the entered weight for strict Barbell Rear Delt Row and a strict, repeatable barbell seal row test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules. 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 Rear Delt Row vs Barbell Seal Row Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the barbell rear delt row and barbell seal row 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 rear delt row and barbell seal row.
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 Rear Delt Row / Barbell Seal Row, 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 Rear Delt Row vs Barbell Seal Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Rear Delt Row; the second is Barbell Seal Row. 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 | 25 / 70 lb 11.3 / 31.8 kg | 39 / 101 lb 17.7 / 45.8 kg | 59 / 137 lb 26.8 / 62.1 kg | 81 / 174 lb 36.7 / 78.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 26 / 74 lb 11.8 / 33.6 kg | 41 / 106 lb 18.6 / 48.1 kg | 62 / 144 lb 28.1 / 65.3 kg | 85 / 183 lb 38.6 / 83 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 28 / 78 lb 12.7 / 35.4 kg | 43 / 112 lb 19.5 / 50.8 kg | 65 / 152 lb 29.5 / 68.9 kg | 90 / 193 lb 40.8 / 87.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 29 / 81 lb 13.2 / 36.7 kg | 45 / 117 lb 20.4 / 53.1 kg | 68 / 159 lb 30.8 / 72.1 kg | 94 / 202 lb 42.6 / 91.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 30 / 85 lb 13.6 / 38.6 kg | 47 / 122 lb 21.3 / 55.3 kg | 71 / 166 lb 32.2 / 75.3 kg | 98 / 210 lb 44.5 / 95.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 32 / 88 lb 14.5 / 39.9 kg | 49 / 127 lb 22.2 / 57.6 kg | 74 / 173 lb 33.6 / 78.5 kg | 102 / 219 lb 46.3 / 99.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 33 / 92 lb 15 / 41.7 kg | 51 / 132 lb 23.1 / 59.9 kg | 77 / 179 lb 34.9 / 81.2 kg | 106 / 228 lb 48.1 / 103.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 34 / 95 lb 15.4 / 43.1 kg | 53 / 137 lb 24 / 62.1 kg | 80 / 186 lb 36.3 / 84.4 kg | 110 / 236 lb 49.9 / 107 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 35 / 98 lb 15.9 / 44.5 kg | 55 / 142 lb 24.9 / 64.4 kg | 83 / 192 lb 37.6 / 87.1 kg | 114 / 244 lb 51.7 / 110.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 36 / 102 lb 16.3 / 46.3 kg | 57 / 146 lb 25.9 / 66.2 kg | 86 / 199 lb 39 / 90.3 kg | 118 / 252 lb 53.5 / 114.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 37 / 105 lb 16.8 / 47.6 kg | 58 / 151 lb 26.3 / 68.5 kg | 88 / 205 lb 39.9 / 93 kg | 121 / 260 lb 54.9 / 117.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 39 / 108 lb 17.7 / 49 kg | 60 / 156 lb 27.2 / 70.8 kg | 91 / 211 lb 41.3 / 95.7 kg | 125 / 268 lb 56.7 / 121.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 40 / 111 lb 18.1 / 50.3 kg | 62 / 160 lb 28.1 / 72.6 kg | 93 / 217 lb 42.2 / 98.4 kg | 129 / 276 lb 58.5 / 125.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 41 / 114 lb 18.6 / 51.7 kg | 64 / 165 lb 29 / 74.8 kg | 96 / 223 lb 43.5 / 101.2 kg | 132 / 283 lb 59.9 / 128.4 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 42 / 117 lb 19.1 / 53.1 kg | 65 / 169 lb 29.5 / 76.7 kg | 99 / 229 lb 44.9 / 103.9 kg | 136 / 291 lb 61.7 / 132 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 43 / 120 lb 19.5 / 54.4 kg | 67 / 173 lb 30.4 / 78.5 kg | 101 / 235 lb 45.8 / 106.6 kg | 139 / 298 lb 63 / 135.2 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 44 / 123 lb 20 / 55.8 kg | 69 / 177 lb 31.3 / 80.3 kg | 104 / 241 lb 47.2 / 109.3 kg | 142 / 306 lb 64.4 / 138.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 45 / 126 lb 20.4 / 57.2 kg | 70 / 182 lb 31.8 / 82.6 kg | 106 / 247 lb 48.1 / 112 kg | 146 / 313 lb 66.2 / 142 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 46 / 129 lb 20.9 / 58.5 kg | 72 / 186 lb 32.7 / 84.4 kg | 108 / 252 lb 49 / 114.3 kg | 149 / 320 lb 67.6 / 145.1 kg |
Women’s Barbell Rear Delt Row vs Barbell Seal Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Rear Delt Row; the second is Barbell Seal Row. 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 | 13 / 37 lb 5.9 / 16.8 kg | 21 / 55 lb 9.5 / 24.9 kg | 34 / 78 lb 15.4 / 35.4 kg | 47 / 101 lb 21.3 / 45.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 14 / 39 lb 6.4 / 17.7 kg | 22 / 59 lb 10 / 26.8 kg | 36 / 83 lb 16.3 / 37.6 kg | 50 / 107 lb 22.7 / 48.5 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 15 / 41 lb 6.8 / 18.6 kg | 23 / 62 lb 10.4 / 28.1 kg | 38 / 88 lb 17.2 / 39.9 kg | 53 / 114 lb 24 / 51.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 15 / 44 lb 6.8 / 20 kg | 25 / 65 lb 11.3 / 29.5 kg | 40 / 93 lb 18.1 / 42.2 kg | 55 / 120 lb 24.9 / 54.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 16 / 46 lb 7.3 / 20.9 kg | 26 / 69 lb 11.8 / 31.3 kg | 42 / 97 lb 19.1 / 44 kg | 58 / 126 lb 26.3 / 57.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 17 / 48 lb 7.7 / 21.8 kg | 27 / 72 lb 12.2 / 32.7 kg | 44 / 102 lb 20 / 46.3 kg | 61 / 132 lb 27.7 / 59.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 18 / 50 lb 8.2 / 22.7 kg | 28 / 75 lb 12.7 / 34 kg | 46 / 106 lb 20.9 / 48.1 kg | 64 / 138 lb 29 / 62.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 18 / 52 lb 8.2 / 23.6 kg | 29 / 78 lb 13.2 / 35.4 kg | 48 / 111 lb 21.8 / 50.3 kg | 66 / 143 lb 29.9 / 64.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 19 / 54 lb 8.6 / 24.5 kg | 30 / 81 lb 13.6 / 36.7 kg | 50 / 115 lb 22.7 / 52.2 kg | 69 / 149 lb 31.3 / 67.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 20 / 56 lb 9.1 / 25.4 kg | 32 / 84 lb 14.5 / 38.1 kg | 52 / 119 lb 23.6 / 54 kg | 71 / 155 lb 32.2 / 70.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 21 / 58 lb 9.5 / 26.3 kg | 33 / 87 lb 15 / 39.5 kg | 53 / 124 lb 24 / 56.2 kg | 74 / 160 lb 33.6 / 72.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 21 / 60 lb 9.5 / 27.2 kg | 34 / 90 lb 15.4 / 40.8 kg | 55 / 128 lb 24.9 / 58.1 kg | 76 / 165 lb 34.5 / 74.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 22 / 62 lb 10 / 28.1 kg | 35 / 93 lb 15.9 / 42.2 kg | 57 / 132 lb 25.9 / 59.9 kg | 79 / 170 lb 35.8 / 77.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 23 / 64 lb 10.4 / 29 kg | 36 / 96 lb 16.3 / 43.5 kg | 59 / 136 lb 26.8 / 61.7 kg | 81 / 176 lb 36.7 / 79.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 23 / 66 lb 10.4 / 29.9 kg | 37 / 98 lb 16.8 / 44.5 kg | 60 / 140 lb 27.2 / 63.5 kg | 83 / 181 lb 37.6 / 82.1 kg |
How Your Barbell Rear Delt Row vs Barbell Seal Row 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 rear delt row strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Barbell Rear Delt Row 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 barbell seal row strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Barbell Seal Row 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 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 rear delt row | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the barbell seal row | Adjust barbell seal row targets to exact bodyweight with the 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 Rear Delt Row and Barbell Seal Row 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 barbell seal row standard is higher; below zero means the barbell rear delt row 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.
42.2 → 77.5 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell seal row standard minus the barbell rear delt row standard. A plus sign means the barbell seal row standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell rear delt row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +78 lb +35.3 kg | +93 lb +42.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +98 lb +44.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +87 lb +39.4 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +52 lb +23.5 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg | +91 lb +41.3 kg | +108 lb +49 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +55 lb +25 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg | +99 lb +44.9 kg | +117 lb +53 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +59 lb +26.7 kg | +81 lb +36.8 kg | +102 lb +46.3 kg | +122 lb +55.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +126 lb +57.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg | +109 lb +49.5 kg | +130 lb +59 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +66 lb +30 kg | +89 lb +40.3 kg | +113 lb +51.3 kg | +134 lb +60.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +68 lb +30.8 kg | +93 lb +42.2 kg | +117 lb +53.1 kg | +139 lb +63 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +96 lb +43.6 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg | +143 lb +64.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg | +124 lb +56.2 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +127 lb +57.7 kg | +151 lb +68.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +104 lb +47.2 kg | +130 lb +59 kg | +155 lb +70.3 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +134 lb +60.8 kg | +159 lb +72.2 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +79 lb +35.8 kg | +108 lb +49 kg | +137 lb +62.1 kg | +164 lb +74.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +81 lb +36.8 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg | +141 lb +63.9 kg | +167 lb +75.8 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +83 lb +37.6 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg | +144 lb +65.3 kg | +171 lb +77.5 kg |
How Women’s Barbell Rear Delt Row and Barbell Seal Row Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
24.5 → 44.5 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell seal row standard minus the barbell rear delt row standard. A plus sign means the barbell seal row standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell rear delt row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg | +68 lb +30.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +74 lb +33.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +63 lb +28.5 kg | +77 lb +35 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +86 lb +39 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +73 lb +33.2 kg | +89 lb +40.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +91 lb +41.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg |
Barbell Rear Delt Row and Barbell Seal Row Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict barbell rear delt row test and a strict barbell seal row. Use strict canonical Barbell Rear Delt Row and Barbell Seal Row tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Barbell Rear Delt Row setup and load convention
the entered weight for strict Barbell Rear Delt Row valid Barbell Rear Delt Row reps row the bar toward the upper chest or rear-delt target with elbows flared, then lower under control without trunk heave and finish with a valid rep reaches the same upper-row target with shoulder blades controlled and returns to the start range Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
Use a strict, repeatable Barbell Seal Row
Follow the individual Barbell Seal Row calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Enter one recent Barbell Rear Delt Row result and one recent Barbell Seal Row result
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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