Chest Supported Row vs Trap Bar Row Strength Standards
Compare your chest supported row and trap bar 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.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Displayed or total loaded machine resistance for Chest Supported Row and Total external load for Trap Bar Row. Use a bilateral chest-supported machine or T-bar row with the torso fully supported, full arm extension, lower-chest or upper-abdomen finish, and controlled return and Use the total trap bar load rowed from the bent-over position.. 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.
Chest Supported Row vs Trap Bar Row Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the chest supported row and trap bar 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 chest supported row and trap bar 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 Chest Supported Row / Trap Bar 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 Chest Supported Row vs Trap Bar Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Chest Supported Row; the second is Trap Bar 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 | 77 / 67 lb 34.9 / 30.4 kg | 104 / 98 lb 47.2 / 44.5 kg | 140 / 132 lb 63.5 / 59.9 kg | 179 / 165 lb 81.2 / 74.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 82 / 71 lb 37.2 / 32.2 kg | 109 / 103 lb 49.4 / 46.7 kg | 148 / 139 lb 67.1 / 63 kg | 189 / 174 lb 85.7 / 78.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 86 / 74 lb 39 / 33.6 kg | 115 / 109 lb 52.2 / 49.4 kg | 155 / 146 lb 70.3 / 66.2 kg | 198 / 183 lb 89.8 / 83 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 90 / 78 lb 40.8 / 35.4 kg | 120 / 114 lb 54.4 / 51.7 kg | 162 / 153 lb 73.5 / 69.4 kg | 208 / 191 lb 94.3 / 86.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 94 / 81 lb 42.6 / 36.7 kg | 126 / 119 lb 57.2 / 54 kg | 169 / 160 lb 76.7 / 72.6 kg | 217 / 200 lb 98.4 / 90.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 97 / 84 lb 44 / 38.1 kg | 131 / 123 lb 59.4 / 55.8 kg | 176 / 166 lb 79.8 / 75.3 kg | 226 / 208 lb 102.5 / 94.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 101 / 88 lb 45.8 / 39.9 kg | 136 / 128 lb 61.7 / 58.1 kg | 183 / 173 lb 83 / 78.5 kg | 234 / 216 lb 106.1 / 98 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 105 / 91 lb 47.6 / 41.3 kg | 141 / 133 lb 64 / 60.3 kg | 190 / 179 lb 86.2 / 81.2 kg | 243 / 224 lb 110.2 / 101.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 109 / 94 lb 49.4 / 42.6 kg | 146 / 138 lb 66.2 / 62.6 kg | 197 / 185 lb 89.4 / 83.9 kg | 251 / 232 lb 113.9 / 105.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 112 / 97 lb 50.8 / 44 kg | 151 / 142 lb 68.5 / 64.4 kg | 203 / 191 lb 92.1 / 86.6 kg | 260 / 239 lb 117.9 / 108.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 116 / 100 lb 52.6 / 45.4 kg | 155 / 147 lb 70.3 / 66.7 kg | 210 / 197 lb 95.3 / 89.4 kg | 268 / 247 lb 121.6 / 112 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 119 / 103 lb 54 / 46.7 kg | 160 / 151 lb 72.6 / 68.5 kg | 216 / 203 lb 98 / 92.1 kg | 276 / 254 lb 125.2 / 115.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 123 / 106 lb 55.8 / 48.1 kg | 165 / 155 lb 74.8 / 70.3 kg | 222 / 209 lb 100.7 / 94.8 kg | 284 / 262 lb 128.8 / 118.8 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 126 / 109 lb 57.2 / 49.4 kg | 169 / 160 lb 76.7 / 72.6 kg | 228 / 215 lb 103.4 / 97.5 kg | 292 / 269 lb 132.4 / 122 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 129 / 112 lb 58.5 / 50.8 kg | 174 / 164 lb 78.9 / 74.4 kg | 234 / 221 lb 106.1 / 100.2 kg | 300 / 276 lb 136.1 / 125.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 133 / 115 lb 60.3 / 52.2 kg | 178 / 168 lb 80.7 / 76.2 kg | 240 / 226 lb 108.9 / 102.5 kg | 307 / 283 lb 139.3 / 128.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 136 / 118 lb 61.7 / 53.5 kg | 183 / 172 lb 83 / 78 kg | 246 / 232 lb 111.6 / 105.2 kg | 315 / 290 lb 142.9 / 131.5 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 139 / 121 lb 63 / 54.9 kg | 187 / 176 lb 84.8 / 79.8 kg | 252 / 237 lb 114.3 / 107.5 kg | 322 / 297 lb 146.1 / 134.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 142 / 123 lb 64.4 / 55.8 kg | 191 / 180 lb 86.6 / 81.6 kg | 258 / 243 lb 117 / 110.2 kg | 329 / 304 lb 149.2 / 137.9 kg |
Women’s Chest Supported Row vs Trap Bar Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Chest Supported Row; the second is Trap Bar 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 | 53 / 37 lb 24 / 16.8 kg | 72 / 55 lb 32.7 / 24.9 kg | 98 / 76 lb 44.5 / 34.5 kg | 124 / 98 lb 56.2 / 44.5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 56 / 39 lb 25.4 / 17.7 kg | 77 / 59 lb 34.9 / 26.8 kg | 104 / 81 lb 47.2 / 36.7 kg | 132 / 105 lb 59.9 / 47.6 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 59 / 41 lb 26.8 / 18.6 kg | 82 / 62 lb 37.2 / 28.1 kg | 110 / 85 lb 49.9 / 38.6 kg | 140 / 111 lb 63.5 / 50.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 63 / 44 lb 28.6 / 20 kg | 86 / 65 lb 39 / 29.5 kg | 116 / 90 lb 52.6 / 40.8 kg | 147 / 117 lb 66.7 / 53.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 66 / 46 lb 29.9 / 20.9 kg | 91 / 69 lb 41.3 / 31.3 kg | 122 / 95 lb 55.3 / 43.1 kg | 155 / 123 lb 70.3 / 55.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 69 / 48 lb 31.3 / 21.8 kg | 95 / 72 lb 43.1 / 32.7 kg | 128 / 99 lb 58.1 / 44.9 kg | 162 / 129 lb 73.5 / 58.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 72 / 50 lb 32.7 / 22.7 kg | 99 / 75 lb 44.9 / 34 kg | 134 / 103 lb 60.8 / 46.7 kg | 169 / 135 lb 76.7 / 61.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 75 / 52 lb 34 / 23.6 kg | 103 / 78 lb 46.7 / 35.4 kg | 139 / 108 lb 63 / 49 kg | 176 / 140 lb 79.8 / 63.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 78 / 54 lb 35.4 / 24.5 kg | 107 / 81 lb 48.5 / 36.7 kg | 145 / 112 lb 65.8 / 50.8 kg | 183 / 146 lb 83 / 66.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 81 / 56 lb 36.7 / 25.4 kg | 111 / 84 lb 50.3 / 38.1 kg | 150 / 116 lb 68 / 52.6 kg | 190 / 151 lb 86.2 / 68.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 84 / 58 lb 38.1 / 26.3 kg | 115 / 87 lb 52.2 / 39.5 kg | 155 / 120 lb 70.3 / 54.4 kg | 196 / 156 lb 88.9 / 70.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 86 / 60 lb 39 / 27.2 kg | 119 / 90 lb 54 / 40.8 kg | 160 / 124 lb 72.6 / 56.2 kg | 203 / 161 lb 92.1 / 73 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 89 / 62 lb 40.4 / 28.1 kg | 123 / 93 lb 55.8 / 42.2 kg | 165 / 128 lb 74.8 / 58.1 kg | 209 / 167 lb 94.8 / 75.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 92 / 64 lb 41.7 / 29 kg | 126 / 96 lb 57.2 / 43.5 kg | 170 / 132 lb 77.1 / 59.9 kg | 215 / 172 lb 97.5 / 78 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 94 / 66 lb 42.6 / 29.9 kg | 130 / 98 lb 59 / 44.5 kg | 175 / 135 lb 79.4 / 61.2 kg | 222 / 176 lb 100.7 / 79.8 kg |
How Your Chest Supported Row vs Trap Bar 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 chest supported row strength level
The standards use the sex-specific chest supported row thresholds from the individual 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 row more machine resistance without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the trap bar row strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Trap Bar 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.
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 chest supported row | Use machine-resistance estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the trap bar row | 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 Chest Supported Row and Trap Bar 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 trap bar row standard is higher; below zero means the chest supported 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.
6.4 → 11.3 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the trap bar row standard minus the chest supported row standard. A plus sign means the trap bar row standard is higher. A minus sign means the chest supported row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −6 lb −2.8 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg | −8 lb −3.7 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −19 lb −8.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −21 lb −9.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −22 lb −10 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −22 lb −10 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −17 lb −7.8 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −25 lb −11.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −25 lb −11.4 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg |
How Women’s Chest Supported Row and Trap Bar 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.
11.7 → 20.9 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the trap bar row standard minus the chest supported row standard. A plus sign means the trap bar row standard is higher. A minus sign means the chest supported row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg | −17 lb −7.8 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −26 lb −11.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −23 lb −10.5 kg | −27 lb −12.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg | −33 lb −15 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −34 lb −15.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −31 lb −14 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg | −34 lb −15.4 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −40 lb −18.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg | −36 lb −16.4 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −27 lb −12.3 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −37 lb −16.7 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −30 lb −13.7 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −40 lb −18.2 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg |
Chest Supported Row and Trap Bar Row Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a bilateral chest-supported machine row and a strict trap bar row test. Use strict canonical Chest Supported Row and Trap Bar Row tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Keep the chest on the pad through the full row
Enter the displayed or total loaded resistance under the machine’s convention. Keep the chest and torso fully supported, pull from full arm extension to the lower chest or upper abdomen, and return under control. Do not enter per-side load, unsupported, cable, dumbbell, barbell, or single-arm rows, partial reps, bounced reps, or torso-lifted reps.
Use the canonical Trap Bar Row setup and load convention
Use the total trap bar load rowed from the bent-over position. Enter only strict trap bar row reps. Count reps that row the trap bar from a stable bent-over position to a repeatable top range and lower under control without standing up, hitching, shrug-only reps, or bouncing from the floor. Keep setup, range, and finish quality consistent across the entered set. Do not count substituted exercises or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Chest Supported Row result and one recent Trap Bar Row result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Displayed or total loaded machine resistance for Chest Supported Row and Total external load for Trap Bar Row.
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