Close Grip Lat Pulldown vs Barbell Seal Row Strength Standards
Compare your close grip lat pulldown 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.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Selected cable weight for Close Grip Lat Pulldown and External load for Barbell Seal Row. Use a seated bilateral close neutral-grip cable pulldown from controlled overhead extension to a repeatable upper-chest finish 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.
Close Grip Lat Pulldown vs Barbell Seal Row Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the close grip lat pulldown 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 close grip lat pulldown 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 Close Grip Lat Pulldown / 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 Close Grip Lat Pulldown vs Barbell Seal Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Close Grip Lat Pulldown; 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 | 91 / 70 lb 41.3 / 31.8 kg | 133 / 101 lb 60.3 / 45.8 kg | 175 / 137 lb 79.4 / 62.1 kg | 217 / 174 lb 98.4 / 78.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 96 / 74 lb 43.5 / 33.6 kg | 141 / 106 lb 64 / 48.1 kg | 185 / 144 lb 83.9 / 65.3 kg | 229 / 183 lb 103.9 / 83 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 101 / 78 lb 45.8 / 35.4 kg | 148 / 112 lb 67.1 / 50.8 kg | 194 / 152 lb 88 / 68.9 kg | 241 / 193 lb 109.3 / 87.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 106 / 81 lb 48.1 / 36.7 kg | 155 / 117 lb 70.3 / 53.1 kg | 203 / 159 lb 92.1 / 72.1 kg | 252 / 202 lb 114.3 / 91.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 111 / 85 lb 50.3 / 38.6 kg | 161 / 122 lb 73 / 55.3 kg | 212 / 166 lb 96.2 / 75.3 kg | 263 / 210 lb 119.3 / 95.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 115 / 88 lb 52.2 / 39.9 kg | 168 / 127 lb 76.2 / 57.6 kg | 221 / 173 lb 100.2 / 78.5 kg | 274 / 219 lb 124.3 / 99.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 120 / 92 lb 54.4 / 41.7 kg | 175 / 132 lb 79.4 / 59.9 kg | 230 / 179 lb 104.3 / 81.2 kg | 285 / 228 lb 129.3 / 103.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 124 / 95 lb 56.2 / 43.1 kg | 181 / 137 lb 82.1 / 62.1 kg | 238 / 186 lb 108 / 84.4 kg | 295 / 236 lb 133.8 / 107 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 128 / 98 lb 58.1 / 44.5 kg | 187 / 142 lb 84.8 / 64.4 kg | 246 / 192 lb 111.6 / 87.1 kg | 305 / 244 lb 138.3 / 110.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 133 / 102 lb 60.3 / 46.3 kg | 193 / 146 lb 87.5 / 66.2 kg | 254 / 199 lb 115.2 / 90.3 kg | 315 / 252 lb 142.9 / 114.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 137 / 105 lb 62.1 / 47.6 kg | 200 / 151 lb 90.7 / 68.5 kg | 262 / 205 lb 118.8 / 93 kg | 325 / 260 lb 147.4 / 117.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 141 / 108 lb 64 / 49 kg | 206 / 156 lb 93.4 / 70.8 kg | 270 / 211 lb 122.5 / 95.7 kg | 335 / 268 lb 152 / 121.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 145 / 111 lb 65.8 / 50.3 kg | 212 / 160 lb 96.2 / 72.6 kg | 278 / 217 lb 126.1 / 98.4 kg | 345 / 276 lb 156.5 / 125.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 149 / 114 lb 67.6 / 51.7 kg | 217 / 165 lb 98.4 / 74.8 kg | 286 / 223 lb 129.7 / 101.2 kg | 354 / 283 lb 160.6 / 128.4 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 153 / 117 lb 69.4 / 53.1 kg | 223 / 169 lb 101.2 / 76.7 kg | 293 / 229 lb 132.9 / 103.9 kg | 364 / 291 lb 165.1 / 132 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 157 / 120 lb 71.2 / 54.4 kg | 229 / 173 lb 103.9 / 78.5 kg | 301 / 235 lb 136.5 / 106.6 kg | 373 / 298 lb 169.2 / 135.2 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 161 / 123 lb 73 / 55.8 kg | 234 / 177 lb 106.1 / 80.3 kg | 308 / 241 lb 139.7 / 109.3 kg | 382 / 306 lb 173.3 / 138.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 164 / 126 lb 74.4 / 57.2 kg | 240 / 182 lb 108.9 / 82.6 kg | 316 / 247 lb 143.3 / 112 kg | 391 / 313 lb 177.4 / 142 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 168 / 129 lb 76.2 / 58.5 kg | 245 / 186 lb 111.1 / 84.4 kg | 323 / 252 lb 146.5 / 114.3 kg | 400 / 320 lb 181.4 / 145.1 kg |
Women’s Close Grip Lat Pulldown vs Barbell Seal Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Close Grip Lat Pulldown; 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 | 55 / 37 lb 24.9 / 16.8 kg | 84 / 55 lb 38.1 / 24.9 kg | 114 / 78 lb 51.7 / 35.4 kg | 142 / 101 lb 64.4 / 45.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 59 / 39 lb 26.8 / 17.7 kg | 89 / 59 lb 40.4 / 26.8 kg | 121 / 83 lb 54.9 / 37.6 kg | 151 / 107 lb 68.5 / 48.5 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 62 / 41 lb 28.1 / 18.6 kg | 95 / 62 lb 43.1 / 28.1 kg | 128 / 88 lb 58.1 / 39.9 kg | 160 / 114 lb 72.6 / 51.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 65 / 44 lb 29.5 / 20 kg | 100 / 65 lb 45.4 / 29.5 kg | 135 / 93 lb 61.2 / 42.2 kg | 169 / 120 lb 76.7 / 54.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 69 / 46 lb 31.3 / 20.9 kg | 105 / 69 lb 47.6 / 31.3 kg | 142 / 97 lb 64.4 / 44 kg | 178 / 126 lb 80.7 / 57.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 72 / 48 lb 32.7 / 21.8 kg | 110 / 72 lb 49.9 / 32.7 kg | 149 / 102 lb 67.6 / 46.3 kg | 186 / 132 lb 84.4 / 59.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 75 / 50 lb 34 / 22.7 kg | 115 / 75 lb 52.2 / 34 kg | 156 / 106 lb 70.8 / 48.1 kg | 194 / 138 lb 88 / 62.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 78 / 52 lb 35.4 / 23.6 kg | 120 / 78 lb 54.4 / 35.4 kg | 162 / 111 lb 73.5 / 50.3 kg | 202 / 143 lb 91.6 / 64.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 81 / 54 lb 36.7 / 24.5 kg | 124 / 81 lb 56.2 / 36.7 kg | 168 / 115 lb 76.2 / 52.2 kg | 210 / 149 lb 95.3 / 67.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 84 / 56 lb 38.1 / 25.4 kg | 129 / 84 lb 58.5 / 38.1 kg | 174 / 119 lb 78.9 / 54 kg | 218 / 155 lb 98.9 / 70.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 87 / 58 lb 39.5 / 26.3 kg | 133 / 87 lb 60.3 / 39.5 kg | 181 / 124 lb 82.1 / 56.2 kg | 225 / 160 lb 102.1 / 72.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 90 / 60 lb 40.8 / 27.2 kg | 138 / 90 lb 62.6 / 40.8 kg | 186 / 128 lb 84.4 / 58.1 kg | 233 / 165 lb 105.7 / 74.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 93 / 62 lb 42.2 / 28.1 kg | 142 / 93 lb 64.4 / 42.2 kg | 192 / 132 lb 87.1 / 59.9 kg | 240 / 170 lb 108.9 / 77.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 96 / 64 lb 43.5 / 29 kg | 146 / 96 lb 66.2 / 43.5 kg | 198 / 136 lb 89.8 / 61.7 kg | 247 / 176 lb 112 / 79.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 98 / 66 lb 44.5 / 29.9 kg | 150 / 98 lb 68 / 44.5 kg | 204 / 140 lb 92.5 / 63.5 kg | 254 / 181 lb 115.2 / 82.1 kg |
How Your Close Grip Lat Pulldown 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 close grip lat pulldown strength level
The standards use the sex-specific selected-resistance thresholds from the individual Close Grip Lat Pulldown 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 pull more selected resistance 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 close-grip lat pulldown | Adjust close-grip pulldown targets to exact bodyweight with the 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 Close Grip Lat Pulldown 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 close grip lat pulldown 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.
19.5 → 36.3 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell seal row standard minus the close grip lat pulldown standard. A plus sign means the barbell seal row standard is higher. A minus sign means the close grip lat pulldown standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −38 lb −17.3 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −22 lb −9.9 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −25 lb −11.4 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −26 lb −11.7 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg | −53 lb −24 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −27 lb −12.3 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −48 lb −21.7 kg | −55 lb −25 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −57 lb −25.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −29 lb −13.1 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −59 lb −26.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg | −61 lb −27.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −31 lb −14 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −50 lb −22.6 kg | −59 lb −26.8 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −34 lb −15.5 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −61 lb −27.7 kg | −69 lb −31.3 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −63 lb −28.5 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg | −64 lb −29 kg | −73 lb −33.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg | −66 lb −29.9 kg | −75 lb −34 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −76 lb −34.5 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −69 lb −31.3 kg | −78 lb −35.4 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −59 lb −26.7 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg | −80 lb −36.3 kg |
How Women’s Close Grip Lat Pulldown 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.
18.6 → 33.1 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell seal row standard minus the close grip lat pulldown standard. A plus sign means the barbell seal row standard is higher. A minus sign means the close grip lat pulldown standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −38 lb −17.3 kg | −44 lb −20 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −40 lb −18.2 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −42 lb −19 kg | −49 lb −22.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −52 lb −23.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −40 lb −18.2 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −42 lb −19 kg | −51 lb −23.2 kg | −59 lb −26.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −53 lb −24 kg | −61 lb −27.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg | −63 lb −28.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg | −46 lb −20.8 kg | −57 lb −25.9 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −68 lb −30.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −70 lb −31.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −32 lb −14.6 kg | −52 lb −23.5 kg | −64 lb −29 kg | −73 lb −33.1 kg |
Close Grip Lat Pulldown and Barbell Seal Row Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict bilateral close-grip lat pulldown and a strict barbell seal row. Use strict canonical Close Grip Lat Pulldown and Barbell Seal Row tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a close neutral-grip cable pulldown
Enter selected or loaded cable resistance. Secure the thighs, begin near full overhead extension, drive the elbows down and slightly back, bring the close neutral-grip attachment to a repeatable upper-chest or sternum finish, and return under control. Do not enter pull-up added load, rows, wide-grip pulldowns, excessive layback, stack bounce, partial reps, 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 Close Grip Lat Pulldown result and one recent Barbell Seal Row result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Selected cable weight for Close Grip Lat Pulldown and External load for Barbell Seal Row.
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