Glute Drive Machine vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
Compare your glute drive machine and barbell deadlift 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.
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use 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 and a conventional deadlift from the floor to full lockout. 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.
Glute Drive Machine vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the glute drive machine and barbell deadlift to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your glute drive machine and barbell deadlift.
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 Glute Drive Machine / Barbell Deadlift, 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 Glute Drive Machine vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Glute Drive Machine; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 133 / 252 lb 60.3 / 114.3 kg | 185 / 322 lb 83.9 / 146.1 kg | 245 / 371 lb 111.1 / 168.3 kg | 308 / 420 lb 139.7 / 190.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 141 / 266 lb 64 / 120.7 kg | 195 / 339 lb 88.5 / 153.8 kg | 259 / 391 lb 117.5 / 177.4 kg | 325 / 443 lb 147.4 / 200.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 148 / 279 lb 67.1 / 126.6 kg | 205 / 357 lb 93 / 161.9 kg | 272 / 411 lb 123.4 / 186.4 kg | 341 / 465 lb 154.7 / 210.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 155 / 292 lb 70.3 / 132.4 kg | 214 / 373 lb 97.1 / 169.2 kg | 284 / 431 lb 128.8 / 195.5 kg | 357 / 487 lb 161.9 / 220.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 161 / 305 lb 73 / 138.3 kg | 224 / 390 lb 101.6 / 176.9 kg | 297 / 449 lb 134.7 / 203.7 kg | 373 / 508 lb 169.2 / 230.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 168 / 318 lb 76.2 / 144.2 kg | 233 / 406 lb 105.7 / 184.2 kg | 309 / 468 lb 140.2 / 212.3 kg | 388 / 529 lb 176 / 240 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 175 / 330 lb 79.4 / 149.7 kg | 242 / 422 lb 109.8 / 191.4 kg | 321 / 486 lb 145.6 / 220.4 kg | 403 / 550 lb 182.8 / 249.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 181 / 342 lb 82.1 / 155.1 kg | 251 / 437 lb 113.9 / 198.2 kg | 333 / 504 lb 151 / 228.6 kg | 418 / 570 lb 189.6 / 258.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 187 / 354 lb 84.8 / 160.6 kg | 260 / 452 lb 117.9 / 205 kg | 345 / 522 lb 156.5 / 236.8 kg | 433 / 590 lb 196.4 / 267.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 193 / 366 lb 87.5 / 166 kg | 268 / 467 lb 121.6 / 211.8 kg | 356 / 539 lb 161.5 / 244.5 kg | 447 / 609 lb 202.8 / 276.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 200 / 377 lb 90.7 / 171 kg | 277 / 482 lb 125.6 / 218.6 kg | 367 / 556 lb 166.5 / 252.2 kg | 461 / 629 lb 209.1 / 285.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 206 / 388 lb 93.4 / 176 kg | 285 / 496 lb 129.3 / 225 kg | 378 / 572 lb 171.5 / 259.5 kg | 475 / 647 lb 215.5 / 293.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 212 / 400 lb 96.2 / 181.4 kg | 293 / 511 lb 132.9 / 231.8 kg | 389 / 589 lb 176.4 / 267.2 kg | 488 / 666 lb 221.4 / 302.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 217 / 411 lb 98.4 / 186.4 kg | 301 / 525 lb 136.5 / 238.1 kg | 400 / 605 lb 181.4 / 274.4 kg | 502 / 684 lb 227.7 / 310.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 223 / 422 lb 101.2 / 191.4 kg | 309 / 539 lb 140.2 / 244.5 kg | 410 / 621 lb 186 / 281.7 kg | 515 / 703 lb 233.6 / 318.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 229 / 432 lb 103.9 / 196 kg | 317 / 552 lb 143.8 / 250.4 kg | 421 / 637 lb 191 / 288.9 kg | 528 / 720 lb 239.5 / 326.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 234 / 443 lb 106.1 / 200.9 kg | 325 / 566 lb 147.4 / 256.7 kg | 431 / 653 lb 195.5 / 296.2 kg | 541 / 738 lb 245.4 / 334.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 240 / 453 lb 108.9 / 205.5 kg | 333 / 579 lb 151 / 262.6 kg | 441 / 668 lb 200 / 303 kg | 554 / 756 lb 251.3 / 342.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 245 / 464 lb 111.1 / 210.5 kg | 340 / 593 lb 154.2 / 269 kg | 452 / 683 lb 205 / 309.8 kg | 567 / 773 lb 257.2 / 350.6 kg |
Women’s Glute Drive Machine vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Glute Drive Machine; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 87 / 149 lb 39.5 / 67.6 kg | 124 / 201 lb 56.2 / 91.2 kg | 167 / 240 lb 75.7 / 108.9 kg | 215 / 275 lb 97.5 / 124.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 93 / 159 lb 42.2 / 72.1 kg | 132 / 214 lb 59.9 / 97.1 kg | 178 / 256 lb 80.7 / 116.1 kg | 229 / 293 lb 103.9 / 132.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 98 / 168 lb 44.5 / 76.2 kg | 140 / 227 lb 63.5 / 103 kg | 189 / 271 lb 85.7 / 122.9 kg | 243 / 310 lb 110.2 / 140.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 104 / 177 lb 47.2 / 80.3 kg | 147 / 239 lb 66.7 / 108.4 kg | 199 / 286 lb 90.3 / 129.7 kg | 256 / 327 lb 116.1 / 148.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 109 / 186 lb 49.4 / 84.4 kg | 155 / 251 lb 70.3 / 113.9 kg | 209 / 301 lb 94.8 / 136.5 kg | 269 / 344 lb 122 / 156 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 114 / 195 lb 51.7 / 88.5 kg | 162 / 263 lb 73.5 / 119.3 kg | 219 / 315 lb 99.3 / 142.9 kg | 282 / 360 lb 127.9 / 163.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 119 / 204 lb 54 / 92.5 kg | 169 / 275 lb 76.7 / 124.7 kg | 229 / 329 lb 103.9 / 149.2 kg | 294 / 376 lb 133.4 / 170.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 124 / 212 lb 56.2 / 96.2 kg | 176 / 286 lb 79.8 / 129.7 kg | 238 / 342 lb 108 / 155.1 kg | 307 / 391 lb 139.3 / 177.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 129 / 220 lb 58.5 / 99.8 kg | 183 / 297 lb 83 / 134.7 kg | 247 / 356 lb 112 / 161.5 kg | 318 / 407 lb 144.2 / 184.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 133 / 228 lb 60.3 / 103.4 kg | 190 / 308 lb 86.2 / 139.7 kg | 256 / 369 lb 116.1 / 167.4 kg | 330 / 421 lb 149.7 / 191 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 138 / 236 lb 62.6 / 107 kg | 196 / 319 lb 88.9 / 144.7 kg | 265 / 382 lb 120.2 / 173.3 kg | 342 / 436 lb 155.1 / 197.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 143 / 244 lb 64.9 / 110.7 kg | 203 / 329 lb 92.1 / 149.2 kg | 274 / 394 lb 124.3 / 178.7 kg | 353 / 451 lb 160.1 / 204.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 147 / 252 lb 66.7 / 114.3 kg | 209 / 340 lb 94.8 / 154.2 kg | 283 / 407 lb 128.4 / 184.6 kg | 364 / 465 lb 165.1 / 210.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 152 / 259 lb 68.9 / 117.5 kg | 215 / 350 lb 97.5 / 158.8 kg | 291 / 419 lb 132 / 190.1 kg | 375 / 479 lb 170.1 / 217.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 156 / 267 lb 70.8 / 121.1 kg | 222 / 360 lb 100.7 / 163.3 kg | 300 / 431 lb 136.1 / 195.5 kg | 386 / 492 lb 175.1 / 223.2 kg |
How Your Glute Drive Machine vs Barbell Deadlift 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 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.
3. Find the barbell deadlift strength level
The deadlift data uses lifters ages 18–39. 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 total weight 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 glute drive machine | Use machine-resistance estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the barbell deadlift | Adjust barbell deadlift 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 Glute Drive Machine and Barbell Deadlift 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 deadlift standard is higher; below zero means the glute drive machine 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.
50.8 → 93.4 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the glute drive machine standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the glute drive machine standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +119 lb +54 kg | +137 lb +62.2 kg | +126 lb +57.2 kg | +112 lb +50.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +125 lb +56.7 kg | +144 lb +65.3 kg | +132 lb +59.9 kg | +118 lb +53.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +131 lb +59.5 kg | +152 lb +68.9 kg | +139 lb +63 kg | +124 lb +56.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +137 lb +62.1 kg | +159 lb +72.1 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg | +130 lb +59 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +144 lb +65.3 kg | +166 lb +75.3 kg | +152 lb +69 kg | +135 lb +61.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +150 lb +68 kg | +173 lb +78.5 kg | +159 lb +72.1 kg | +141 lb +64 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +155 lb +70.3 kg | +180 lb +81.6 kg | +165 lb +74.8 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +161 lb +73 kg | +186 lb +84.3 kg | +171 lb +77.6 kg | +152 lb +68.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +167 lb +75.8 kg | +192 lb +87.1 kg | +177 lb +80.3 kg | +157 lb +71.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +173 lb +78.5 kg | +199 lb +90.2 kg | +183 lb +83 kg | +162 lb +73.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +177 lb +80.3 kg | +205 lb +93 kg | +189 lb +85.7 kg | +168 lb +76.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +182 lb +82.6 kg | +211 lb +95.7 kg | +194 lb +88 kg | +172 lb +78 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +188 lb +85.2 kg | +218 lb +98.9 kg | +200 lb +90.8 kg | +178 lb +80.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +194 lb +88 kg | +224 lb +101.6 kg | +205 lb +93 kg | +182 lb +82.6 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +199 lb +90.2 kg | +230 lb +104.3 kg | +211 lb +95.7 kg | +188 lb +85.3 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +203 lb +92.1 kg | +235 lb +106.6 kg | +216 lb +97.9 kg | +192 lb +87.1 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +209 lb +94.8 kg | +241 lb +109.3 kg | +222 lb +100.7 kg | +197 lb +89.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +213 lb +96.6 kg | +246 lb +111.6 kg | +227 lb +103 kg | +202 lb +91.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +219 lb +99.4 kg | +253 lb +114.8 kg | +231 lb +104.8 kg | +206 lb +93.4 kg |
How Women’s Glute Drive Machine and Barbell Deadlift Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
27.2 → 48.1 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the glute drive machine standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the glute drive machine standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +77 lb +35 kg | +73 lb +33.2 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg | +64 lb +29 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +70 lb +31.7 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +87 lb +39.4 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +77 lb +35 kg | +96 lb +43.6 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +75 lb +34 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +81 lb +36.8 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +96 lb +43.6 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg | +106 lb +48 kg | +100 lb +45.3 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +88 lb +40 kg | +110 lb +49.9 kg | +104 lb +47.1 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +91 lb +41.3 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg | +109 lb +49.5 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg | +118 lb +53.5 kg | +113 lb +51.3 kg | +91 lb +41.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +98 lb +44.4 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +117 lb +53.1 kg | +94 lb +42.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +126 lb +57.1 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg | +98 lb +44.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +105 lb +47.6 kg | +131 lb +59.4 kg | +124 lb +56.2 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +107 lb +48.6 kg | +135 lb +61.3 kg | +128 lb +58.1 kg | +104 lb +47.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +111 lb +50.3 kg | +138 lb +62.6 kg | +131 lb +59.4 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg |
Glute Drive Machine and Barbell Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict glute drive machine set and a conventional barbell deadlift. Use strict canonical Glute Drive Machine and Barbell Deadlift tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
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.
Use a conventional barbell deadlift from the floor
Start every rep with the bar motionless on the floor and finish standing with the hips and knees straight. Do not bounce the bar, use touch-and-go reps, hitch it up the thighs, or enter a rack pull, block pull, trap-bar deadlift, Romanian deadlift, machine variation, or equipped result.
Enter one recent Glute Drive Machine result and one recent Barbell Deadlift 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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