Bulgarian Split Squat vs Glute Drive Machine Strength Standards
Compare your Bulgarian split squat and glute drive machine against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter 1–12 reps for estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Testing: a rear-foot-elevated split squat with the front thigh reaching at least parallel, balance maintained, and the front knee and hip fully extended at the finish; a glute drive machine repetition using a fixed pad and foot setup, full controlled bottom range, hip extension to the machine-defined top, and no lumbar substitution. Pounds or kilograms. Heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Bulgarian Split Squat vs Glute Drive Machine Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the Bulgarian split squat and glute drive machine to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your Bulgarian split squat and glute drive machine.
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 Bulgarian Split Squat / Glute Drive Machine, 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 Bulgarian Split Squat vs Glute Drive Machine Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Bulgarian Split Squat; the second is Glute Drive Machine. 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 | 56 / 133 lb 25.4 / 60.3 kg | 84 / 185 lb 38.1 / 83.9 kg | 119 / 245 lb 54 / 111.1 kg | 160 / 308 lb 72.6 / 139.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 59 / 141 lb 26.8 / 64 kg | 89 / 195 lb 40.4 / 88.5 kg | 126 / 259 lb 57.2 / 117.5 kg | 169 / 325 lb 76.7 / 147.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 62 / 148 lb 28.1 / 67.1 kg | 93 / 205 lb 42.2 / 93 kg | 132 / 272 lb 59.9 / 123.4 kg | 178 / 341 lb 80.7 / 154.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 65 / 155 lb 29.5 / 70.3 kg | 97 / 214 lb 44 / 97.1 kg | 138 / 284 lb 62.6 / 128.8 kg | 186 / 357 lb 84.4 / 161.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 68 / 161 lb 30.8 / 73 kg | 102 / 224 lb 46.3 / 101.6 kg | 144 / 297 lb 65.3 / 134.7 kg | 194 / 373 lb 88 / 169.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 71 / 168 lb 32.2 / 76.2 kg | 106 / 233 lb 48.1 / 105.7 kg | 150 / 309 lb 68 / 140.2 kg | 202 / 388 lb 91.6 / 176 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 73 / 175 lb 33.1 / 79.4 kg | 110 / 242 lb 49.9 / 109.8 kg | 156 / 321 lb 70.8 / 145.6 kg | 210 / 403 lb 95.3 / 182.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 76 / 181 lb 34.5 / 82.1 kg | 114 / 251 lb 51.7 / 113.9 kg | 162 / 333 lb 73.5 / 151 kg | 218 / 418 lb 98.9 / 189.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 79 / 187 lb 35.8 / 84.8 kg | 118 / 260 lb 53.5 / 117.9 kg | 168 / 345 lb 76.2 / 156.5 kg | 226 / 433 lb 102.5 / 196.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 81 / 193 lb 36.7 / 87.5 kg | 122 / 268 lb 55.3 / 121.6 kg | 173 / 356 lb 78.5 / 161.5 kg | 233 / 447 lb 105.7 / 202.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 84 / 200 lb 38.1 / 90.7 kg | 126 / 277 lb 57.2 / 125.6 kg | 179 / 367 lb 81.2 / 166.5 kg | 240 / 461 lb 108.9 / 209.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 86 / 206 lb 39 / 93.4 kg | 129 / 285 lb 58.5 / 129.3 kg | 184 / 378 lb 83.5 / 171.5 kg | 248 / 475 lb 112.5 / 215.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 89 / 212 lb 40.4 / 96.2 kg | 133 / 293 lb 60.3 / 132.9 kg | 189 / 389 lb 85.7 / 176.4 kg | 255 / 488 lb 115.7 / 221.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 91 / 217 lb 41.3 / 98.4 kg | 137 / 301 lb 62.1 / 136.5 kg | 195 / 400 lb 88.5 / 181.4 kg | 262 / 502 lb 118.8 / 227.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 94 / 223 lb 42.6 / 101.2 kg | 141 / 309 lb 64 / 140.2 kg | 200 / 410 lb 90.7 / 186 kg | 269 / 515 lb 122 / 233.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 96 / 229 lb 43.5 / 103.9 kg | 144 / 317 lb 65.3 / 143.8 kg | 205 / 421 lb 93 / 191 kg | 276 / 528 lb 125.2 / 239.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 98 / 234 lb 44.5 / 106.1 kg | 148 / 325 lb 67.1 / 147.4 kg | 210 / 431 lb 95.3 / 195.5 kg | 282 / 541 lb 127.9 / 245.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 101 / 240 lb 45.8 / 108.9 kg | 151 / 333 lb 68.5 / 151 kg | 215 / 441 lb 97.5 / 200 kg | 289 / 554 lb 131.1 / 251.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 103 / 245 lb 46.7 / 111.1 kg | 155 / 340 lb 70.3 / 154.2 kg | 220 / 452 lb 99.8 / 205 kg | 296 / 567 lb 134.3 / 257.2 kg |
Women’s Bulgarian Split Squat vs Glute Drive Machine Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Bulgarian Split Squat; the second is Glute Drive Machine. 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 | 34 / 87 lb 15.4 / 39.5 kg | 52 / 124 lb 23.6 / 56.2 kg | 75 / 167 lb 34 / 75.7 kg | 103 / 215 lb 46.7 / 97.5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 37 / 93 lb 16.8 / 42.2 kg | 55 / 132 lb 24.9 / 59.9 kg | 80 / 178 lb 36.3 / 80.7 kg | 110 / 229 lb 49.9 / 103.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 39 / 98 lb 17.7 / 44.5 kg | 59 / 140 lb 26.8 / 63.5 kg | 84 / 189 lb 38.1 / 85.7 kg | 116 / 243 lb 52.6 / 110.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 41 / 104 lb 18.6 / 47.2 kg | 62 / 147 lb 28.1 / 66.7 kg | 89 / 199 lb 40.4 / 90.3 kg | 123 / 256 lb 55.8 / 116.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 43 / 109 lb 19.5 / 49.4 kg | 65 / 155 lb 29.5 / 70.3 kg | 94 / 209 lb 42.6 / 94.8 kg | 129 / 269 lb 58.5 / 122 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 45 / 114 lb 20.4 / 51.7 kg | 68 / 162 lb 30.8 / 73.5 kg | 98 / 219 lb 44.5 / 99.3 kg | 135 / 282 lb 61.2 / 127.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 47 / 119 lb 21.3 / 54 kg | 71 / 169 lb 32.2 / 76.7 kg | 102 / 229 lb 46.3 / 103.9 kg | 141 / 294 lb 64 / 133.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 49 / 124 lb 22.2 / 56.2 kg | 74 / 176 lb 33.6 / 79.8 kg | 107 / 238 lb 48.5 / 108 kg | 147 / 307 lb 66.7 / 139.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 51 / 129 lb 23.1 / 58.5 kg | 77 / 183 lb 34.9 / 83 kg | 111 / 247 lb 50.3 / 112 kg | 152 / 318 lb 68.9 / 144.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 53 / 133 lb 24 / 60.3 kg | 80 / 190 lb 36.3 / 86.2 kg | 115 / 256 lb 52.2 / 116.1 kg | 158 / 330 lb 71.7 / 149.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 55 / 138 lb 24.9 / 62.6 kg | 82 / 196 lb 37.2 / 88.9 kg | 119 / 265 lb 54 / 120.2 kg | 164 / 342 lb 74.4 / 155.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 56 / 143 lb 25.4 / 64.9 kg | 85 / 203 lb 38.6 / 92.1 kg | 123 / 274 lb 55.8 / 124.3 kg | 169 / 353 lb 76.7 / 160.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 58 / 147 lb 26.3 / 66.7 kg | 88 / 209 lb 39.9 / 94.8 kg | 127 / 283 lb 57.6 / 128.4 kg | 174 / 364 lb 78.9 / 165.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 60 / 152 lb 27.2 / 68.9 kg | 90 / 215 lb 40.8 / 97.5 kg | 130 / 291 lb 59 / 132 kg | 180 / 375 lb 81.6 / 170.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 62 / 156 lb 28.1 / 70.8 kg | 93 / 222 lb 42.2 / 100.7 kg | 134 / 300 lb 60.8 / 136.1 kg | 185 / 386 lb 83.9 / 175.1 kg |
How Your Bulgarian Split Squat vs Glute Drive Machine 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 Bulgarian split squat strength level
The Bulgarian split squat standards use the sex-specific per-leg standards from the individual Bulgarian Split Squat 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 use more external load without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the glute drive machine strength level
The standards use the sex-specific glute drive machine 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 move more machine resistance 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 Bulgarian split squat | Adjust per-leg Bulgarian split squat targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the glute drive machine | Use machine-resistance estimated max and adjust 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 Bulgarian Split Squat and Glute Drive Machine 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 glute drive machine standard is higher; below zero means the Bulgarian split squat 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.
67.1 → 122.9 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the glute drive machine standard minus the Bulgarian split squat standard. A plus sign means the glute drive machine standard is higher. A minus sign means the Bulgarian split squat standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +126 lb +57.1 kg | +148 lb +67.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +133 lb +60.3 kg | +156 lb +70.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +86 lb +39 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg | +140 lb +63.5 kg | +163 lb +74 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +90 lb +40.8 kg | +117 lb +53.1 kg | +146 lb +66.2 kg | +171 lb +77.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +93 lb +42.2 kg | +122 lb +55.3 kg | +153 lb +69.4 kg | +179 lb +81.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +97 lb +44 kg | +127 lb +57.6 kg | +159 lb +72.2 kg | +186 lb +84.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +102 lb +46.3 kg | +132 lb +59.9 kg | +165 lb +74.8 kg | +193 lb +87.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +105 lb +47.6 kg | +137 lb +62.2 kg | +171 lb +77.5 kg | +200 lb +90.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +108 lb +49 kg | +142 lb +64.4 kg | +177 lb +80.3 kg | +207 lb +93.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg | +146 lb +66.3 kg | +183 lb +83 kg | +214 lb +97.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg | +151 lb +68.4 kg | +188 lb +85.3 kg | +221 lb +100.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg | +156 lb +70.8 kg | +194 lb +88 kg | +227 lb +103 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +160 lb +72.6 kg | +200 lb +90.7 kg | +233 lb +105.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +126 lb +57.1 kg | +164 lb +74.4 kg | +205 lb +92.9 kg | +240 lb +108.9 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +129 lb +58.6 kg | +168 lb +76.2 kg | +210 lb +95.3 kg | +246 lb +111.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +133 lb +60.4 kg | +173 lb +78.5 kg | +216 lb +98 kg | +252 lb +114.3 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +136 lb +61.6 kg | +177 lb +80.3 kg | +221 lb +100.2 kg | +259 lb +117.5 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +139 lb +63.1 kg | +182 lb +82.5 kg | +226 lb +102.5 kg | +265 lb +120.2 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +142 lb +64.4 kg | +185 lb +83.9 kg | +232 lb +105.2 kg | +271 lb +122.9 kg |
How Women’s Bulgarian Split Squat and Glute Drive Machine 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 glute drive machine standard minus the Bulgarian split squat standard. A plus sign means the glute drive machine standard is higher. A minus sign means the Bulgarian split squat standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +72 lb +32.6 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +77 lb +35 kg | +98 lb +44.4 kg | +119 lb +54 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg | +105 lb +47.6 kg | +127 lb +57.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +85 lb +38.6 kg | +110 lb +49.9 kg | +133 lb +60.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +90 lb +40.8 kg | +115 lb +52.2 kg | +140 lb +63.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +94 lb +42.7 kg | +121 lb +54.8 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg | +127 lb +57.6 kg | +153 lb +69.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +102 lb +46.2 kg | +131 lb +59.5 kg | +160 lb +72.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +136 lb +61.7 kg | +166 lb +75.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +110 lb +49.9 kg | +141 lb +63.9 kg | +172 lb +78 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +83 lb +37.7 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg | +146 lb +66.2 kg | +178 lb +80.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg | +118 lb +53.5 kg | +151 lb +68.5 kg | +184 lb +83.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +121 lb +54.9 kg | +156 lb +70.8 kg | +190 lb +86.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +125 lb +56.7 kg | +161 lb +73 kg | +195 lb +88.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +94 lb +42.7 kg | +129 lb +58.5 kg | +166 lb +75.3 kg | +201 lb +91.2 kg |
Bulgarian Split Squat and Glute Drive Machine Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a rear-foot-elevated Bulgarian split squat and a strict glute drive machine set. Use strict canonical Bulgarian Split Squat and Glute Drive Machine tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict Bulgarian split squat per leg
Keep the rear foot elevated and front foot planted, descend until the front thigh reaches at least parallel, and stand to full front-knee and hip extension without support. Enter combined total external load and score each leg separately. Do not enter bodyweight, a standard split squat, Smith-machine or machine variation, partial rep, or assisted-balance rep.
Use one machine and keep its pad and foot setup fixed
Enter the selected or plate-loaded resistance shown for that machine. Lower through the full machine-defined hip-thrust range and drive to a controlled top position while keeping the torso, pad, and feet consistent. Do not enter a barbell or Smith hip thrust, glute bridge, cable pull-through, partial rep, rebounded rep, hand-assisted rep, or a result with changed pad or foot settings.
Enter one recent Bulgarian Split Squat result and one recent Glute Drive Machine 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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