Close Grip Bench Press vs Barbell Floor Press Strength Standards
Compare your close-grip bench press and barbell floor press 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 close-grip barbell bench press with a stable bench setup, controlled chest touch, narrow repeatable grip, and full elbow lockout without assistance; a barbell floor press from controlled upper-arm floor contact and a dead stop to full elbow lockout with the hips down and no leg drive. Pounds or kilograms. Heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Close Grip Bench Press vs Barbell Floor Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the close-grip bench press and barbell floor press to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your close-grip bench press and barbell floor press.
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 Close-Grip Bench Press / Barbell Floor Press, 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 Close-Grip Bench Press vs Barbell Floor Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Close-Grip Bench Press; the second is Barbell Floor Press. 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 | 84 / 91 lb 38.1 / 41.3 kg | 113 / 121 lb 51.3 / 54.9 kg | 143 / 158 lb 64.9 / 71.7 kg | 172 / 194 lb 78 / 88 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 89 / 96 lb 40.4 / 43.5 kg | 120 / 128 lb 54.4 / 58.1 kg | 151 / 167 lb 68.5 / 75.7 kg | 182 / 205 lb 82.6 / 93 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 93 / 101 lb 42.2 / 45.8 kg | 126 / 135 lb 57.2 / 61.2 kg | 158 / 175 lb 71.7 / 79.4 kg | 191 / 215 lb 86.6 / 97.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 97 / 106 lb 44 / 48.1 kg | 132 / 141 lb 59.9 / 64 kg | 166 / 184 lb 75.3 / 83.5 kg | 200 / 226 lb 90.7 / 102.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 102 / 111 lb 46.3 / 50.3 kg | 137 / 147 lb 62.1 / 66.7 kg | 173 / 192 lb 78.5 / 87.1 kg | 209 / 235 lb 94.8 / 106.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 106 / 115 lb 48.1 / 52.2 kg | 143 / 153 lb 64.9 / 69.4 kg | 180 / 200 lb 81.6 / 90.7 kg | 217 / 245 lb 98.4 / 111.1 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 110 / 120 lb 49.9 / 54.4 kg | 149 / 159 lb 67.6 / 72.1 kg | 187 / 207 lb 84.8 / 93.9 kg | 226 / 255 lb 102.5 / 115.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 114 / 124 lb 51.7 / 56.2 kg | 154 / 165 lb 69.9 / 74.8 kg | 194 / 215 lb 88 / 97.5 kg | 234 / 264 lb 106.1 / 119.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 118 / 128 lb 53.5 / 58.1 kg | 159 / 171 lb 72.1 / 77.6 kg | 201 / 222 lb 91.2 / 100.7 kg | 242 / 273 lb 109.8 / 123.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 122 / 133 lb 55.3 / 60.3 kg | 165 / 176 lb 74.8 / 79.8 kg | 207 / 230 lb 93.9 / 104.3 kg | 250 / 282 lb 113.4 / 127.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 126 / 137 lb 57.2 / 62.1 kg | 170 / 182 lb 77.1 / 82.6 kg | 214 / 237 lb 97.1 / 107.5 kg | 258 / 291 lb 117 / 132 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 129 / 141 lb 58.5 / 64 kg | 175 / 187 lb 79.4 / 84.8 kg | 220 / 244 lb 99.8 / 110.7 kg | 266 / 300 lb 120.7 / 136.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 133 / 145 lb 60.3 / 65.8 kg | 180 / 193 lb 81.6 / 87.5 kg | 227 / 251 lb 103 / 113.9 kg | 273 / 308 lb 123.8 / 139.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 137 / 149 lb 62.1 / 67.6 kg | 185 / 198 lb 83.9 / 89.8 kg | 233 / 258 lb 105.7 / 117 kg | 281 / 317 lb 127.5 / 143.8 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 141 / 153 lb 64 / 69.4 kg | 190 / 203 lb 86.2 / 92.1 kg | 239 / 265 lb 108.4 / 120.2 kg | 288 / 325 lb 130.6 / 147.4 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 144 / 157 lb 65.3 / 71.2 kg | 195 / 209 lb 88.5 / 94.8 kg | 245 / 272 lb 111.1 / 123.4 kg | 296 / 334 lb 134.3 / 151.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 148 / 161 lb 67.1 / 73 kg | 199 / 214 lb 90.3 / 97.1 kg | 251 / 278 lb 113.9 / 126.1 kg | 303 / 342 lb 137.4 / 155.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 151 / 164 lb 68.5 / 74.4 kg | 204 / 219 lb 92.5 / 99.3 kg | 257 / 285 lb 116.6 / 129.3 kg | 310 / 350 lb 140.6 / 158.8 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 155 / 168 lb 70.3 / 76.2 kg | 209 / 224 lb 94.8 / 101.6 kg | 263 / 292 lb 119.3 / 132.4 kg | 317 / 358 lb 143.8 / 162.4 kg |
Women’s Close-Grip Bench Press vs Barbell Floor Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Close-Grip Bench Press; the second is Barbell Floor Press. 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 | 39 / 46 lb 17.7 / 20.9 kg | 54 / 66 lb 24.5 / 29.9 kg | 69 / 95 lb 31.3 / 43.1 kg | 89 / 124 lb 40.4 / 56.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 41 / 49 lb 18.6 / 22.2 kg | 58 / 71 lb 26.3 / 32.2 kg | 73 / 102 lb 33.1 / 46.3 kg | 94 / 132 lb 42.6 / 59.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 44 / 52 lb 20 / 23.6 kg | 61 / 75 lb 27.7 / 34 kg | 78 / 108 lb 35.4 / 49 kg | 100 / 140 lb 45.4 / 63.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 46 / 55 lb 20.9 / 24.9 kg | 65 / 79 lb 29.5 / 35.8 kg | 82 / 114 lb 37.2 / 51.7 kg | 105 / 147 lb 47.6 / 66.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 49 / 57 lb 22.2 / 25.9 kg | 68 / 83 lb 30.8 / 37.6 kg | 86 / 119 lb 39 / 54 kg | 111 / 155 lb 50.3 / 70.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 51 / 60 lb 23.1 / 27.2 kg | 71 / 87 lb 32.2 / 39.5 kg | 90 / 125 lb 40.8 / 56.7 kg | 116 / 162 lb 52.6 / 73.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 53 / 63 lb 24 / 28.6 kg | 74 / 91 lb 33.6 / 41.3 kg | 94 / 130 lb 42.6 / 59 kg | 121 / 169 lb 54.9 / 76.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 55 / 65 lb 24.9 / 29.5 kg | 77 / 95 lb 34.9 / 43.1 kg | 98 / 136 lb 44.5 / 61.7 kg | 126 / 176 lb 57.2 / 79.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 58 / 68 lb 26.3 / 30.8 kg | 80 / 98 lb 36.3 / 44.5 kg | 102 / 141 lb 46.3 / 64 kg | 131 / 183 lb 59.4 / 83 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 60 / 70 lb 27.2 / 31.8 kg | 83 / 102 lb 37.6 / 46.3 kg | 105 / 146 lb 47.6 / 66.2 kg | 136 / 190 lb 61.7 / 86.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 62 / 73 lb 28.1 / 33.1 kg | 86 / 105 lb 39 / 47.6 kg | 109 / 151 lb 49.4 / 68.5 kg | 141 / 196 lb 64 / 88.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 64 / 75 lb 29 / 34 kg | 89 / 109 lb 40.4 / 49.4 kg | 113 / 156 lb 51.3 / 70.8 kg | 145 / 203 lb 65.8 / 92.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 66 / 77 lb 29.9 / 34.9 kg | 92 / 112 lb 41.7 / 50.8 kg | 116 / 161 lb 52.6 / 73 kg | 150 / 209 lb 68 / 94.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 68 / 80 lb 30.8 / 36.3 kg | 94 / 116 lb 42.6 / 52.6 kg | 120 / 166 lb 54.4 / 75.3 kg | 154 / 215 lb 69.9 / 97.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 70 / 82 lb 31.8 / 37.2 kg | 97 / 119 lb 44 / 54 kg | 123 / 171 lb 55.8 / 77.6 kg | 159 / 222 lb 72.1 / 100.7 kg |
How Your Close Grip Bench Press vs Barbell Floor Press 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 close-grip bench press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific close-grip bench press 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 press more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the barbell floor press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific barbell floor press 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 press 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 close-grip bench press | Use total-barbell estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the barbell floor press | Use total-barbell 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 Close Grip Bench Press and Barbell Floor Press 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 floor press standard is higher; below zero means the close-grip bench press 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.
10 → 18.6 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell floor press standard minus the close-grip bench press standard. A plus sign means the barbell floor press standard is higher. A minus sign means the close-grip bench press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +22 lb +10 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +7 lb +3.1 kg | +8 lb +3.7 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +9 lb +4 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +9 lb +4 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +11 lb +4.9 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +31 lb +14 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +11 lb +4.9 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +33 lb +15 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg |
How Women’s Close Grip Bench Press and Barbell Floor Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
15.8 → 28.6 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell floor press standard minus the close-grip bench press standard. A plus sign means the barbell floor press standard is higher. A minus sign means the close-grip bench press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +35 lb +15.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +9 lb +4 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +8 lb +3.7 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +44 lb +20 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +36 lb +16.4 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +50 lb +22.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +19 lb +8.7 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +20 lb +9 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +61 lb +27.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg |
Close Grip Bench Press and Barbell Floor Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict barbell close-grip bench press and a strict dead-stop barbell floor press. Use strict canonical Close Grip Bench Press and Barbell Floor Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use total barbell load with a repeatable close grip
Enter the bar plus all plates. Keep a stable bench setup and repeatable narrow hand position, lower the bar under control to the chest, and press to full elbow lockout. Do not enter per-side plate weight, Smith-machine or dumbbell presses, wide-grip bench press, partial reps, bounced reps, assisted reps, or reps with excessive hip lift.
Use total barbell load and pause on the floor
Enter the bar plus all plates. Lower under control until both upper arms contact the floor, pause at a dead stop with the hips down, and press to full elbow lockout without leg drive. Do not enter per-side plates, full-range bench press, touch-and-go floor press, bridging, Smith or dumbbell presses, partial reps, assisted reps, or equipped results.
Enter one recent Close Grip Bench Press result and one recent Barbell Floor Press 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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