Dumbbell Bench Press vs Smith Machine Guillotine Press Strength Standards

Dumbbell Bench Press vs Smith Machine Guillotine Press Strength Standards

Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the dumbbell bench press and smith machine guillotine press to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. The numbers are calculator targets, not a required gap between the two lifts.

Choose the men’s or women’s table, find the closest bodyweight row, and read across to Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite. Each entry shows Dumbbell Bench Press / Smith Machine Guillotine Press, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.

Men’s Dumbbell Bench Press vs Smith Machine Guillotine Press Standards

How to read the table: Find the closest bodyweight, then use the labeled exercise row. Every strength-level entry shows one target with pounds first and kilograms beneath it.

Women’s Dumbbell Bench Press vs Smith Machine Guillotine Press Standards

How to read the table: Find the closest bodyweight, then use the labeled exercise row. Every strength-level entry shows one target with pounds first and kilograms beneath it.

How Your Dumbbell Bench Press vs Smith Machine Guillotine Press Result Is Calculated

Both lifts are scored independently first: estimated max, bodyweight-adjusted strength level, and progress toward the next level. Those ratings drive the comparison.

1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set

A one-rep set uses the entered weight. For 2–12 reps, both formulas are calculated and the lower estimate is retained.

• Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
• Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)

Set quality matters for this Dumbbell Bench Press vs Smith Machine Guillotine Press comparison. Enter technically consistent, challenging sets, and prefer lower-rep results when practical because the estimate extends less far beyond the performed set.

2. Find the dumbbell bench press strength level

For dumbbell bench press, the individual exercise thresholds start from reference bodyweights of 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women. Exact-bodyweight targets use reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.

This adjustment expects larger lifters to move more weight, but it does not increase the target pound for pound with bodyweight.

3. Find the smith machine guillotine press strength level

For smith machine guillotine press, the individual exercise thresholds start from reference bodyweights of 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women. Exact-bodyweight targets use reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.

This adjustment expects larger lifters to move more weight, but it does not increase the target pound for pound with bodyweight.

4. Compare the two results

Each max receives a level from Beginner through Elite. The lower-level lift becomes the priority. At matching levels, a priority appears only when one lift is at least 10 points farther from its next level; otherwise the result is Balanced.

The result identifies the lower standards rating, not its cause. Technique, fatigue, training history, and set quality can all affect the comparison. Age range is recorded anonymously but does not change these standards.

Enter both sets above to see the estimated maxes, assigned levels, next-level targets, and comparison result.

How Men’s Dumbbell Bench Press and Smith Machine Guillotine Press Standards Differ

How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Smith Machine Guillotine Press standard minus the Dumbbell Bench Press standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Smith Machine Guillotine Press standard is higher, and below zero means the Dumbbell Bench Press standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.

How Women’s Dumbbell Bench Press and Smith Machine Guillotine Press Standards Differ

How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Smith Machine Guillotine Press standard minus the Dumbbell Bench Press standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Smith Machine Guillotine Press standard is higher, and below zero means the Dumbbell Bench Press standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.

Dumbbell Bench Press and Smith Machine Guillotine Press Exercises Used by This Calculator

The calculator expects repeatable dumbbell bench press and smith machine guillotine press results. Follow each exercise definition below so the two ratings are based on valid tests. Use strict, repeatable Dumbbell Bench Press and Smith Machine Guillotine Press tests that follow each exercise’s setup, range of motion, equipment, and load rules. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.

Use the Dumbbell Bench Press setup and load convention

Weight entered is weight per dumbbell. Dumbbells are lowered under control to chest level on a flat bench. Both dumbbells move together on each rep. Each rep finishes with full lockout at the top. Raw lifting only. Allowed equipment: matched dumbbells, flat bench, optional rack, optional belt, optional wrist wraps. Disallowed variations: incline dumbbell press, decline dumbbell press, single-arm dumbbell press, machine press, Smith machine, floor press, partial reps, and assisted reps. Estimated 1RM is calculated from bilateral load (weight per dumbbell × 2) and entered reps.

Use the Smith Machine Guillotine Press setup and load convention

Use Smith rails vertical within 1 degree and a non-counterbalanced bar. Measure unloaded resistance and enter it plus all plates on both sleeves. Center a rigid 0-degree bench. Maintain head, shoulders, back, and glutes in contact and feet planted. Use a closed pronated grip at 1.75 times biacromial width plus or minus 2 cm, capped at 81 cm. Lower to light contact on the upper sternum exactly 2 cm plus or minus 0.5 cm inferior to the suprasternal notch. The bar must never contact the throat, neck, suprasternal notch, or clavicles. Set hard safety stops so the bar underside cannot descend more than 1 cm below the valid contact height. Press to elbows within 5 degrees of full extension without bounce, rehooking, support loss, or asymmetry. Count 2–10 controlled reps. Maximal singles, forced reps, and reps attempted without correctly set stops are prohibited.

Enter one recent Dumbbell Bench Press result and one recent Smith Machine Guillotine Press result

First lift: weight per dumbbell and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.

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