Hip Thrust Machine vs Leg Press Strength Standards
Compare your hip thrust machine and leg 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 strict bilateral hip thrust machine set using a fixed machine, setup, start range, full hip-extension finish, and controlled return; a bilateral 45-degree plate-loaded sled leg press with flat shoulder-width feet, thighs reaching at least parallel to the platform, stable hips and lower back, and full controlled knee extension. Pounds or kilograms. Heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Hip Thrust Machine vs Leg Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the hip thrust machine and 45-degree leg 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 hip thrust machine and 45-degree leg 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 Hip Thrust Machine / Leg 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 Hip Thrust Machine vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Hip Thrust Machine; the second is Leg 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 | 123 / 168 lb 55.8 / 76.2 kg | 171 / 252 lb 77.6 / 114.3 kg | 227 / 350 lb 103 / 158.8 kg | 286 / 448 lb 129.7 / 203.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 130 / 177 lb 59 / 80.3 kg | 180 / 266 lb 81.6 / 120.7 kg | 239 / 369 lb 108.4 / 167.4 kg | 302 / 472 lb 137 / 214.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 136 / 186 lb 61.7 / 84.4 kg | 189 / 279 lb 85.7 / 126.6 kg | 251 / 388 lb 113.9 / 176 kg | 317 / 496 lb 143.8 / 225 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 143 / 195 lb 64.9 / 88.5 kg | 198 / 292 lb 89.8 / 132.4 kg | 263 / 406 lb 119.3 / 184.2 kg | 332 / 519 lb 150.6 / 235.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 149 / 203 lb 67.6 / 92.1 kg | 207 / 305 lb 93.9 / 138.3 kg | 275 / 424 lb 124.7 / 192.3 kg | 347 / 542 lb 157.4 / 245.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 155 / 212 lb 70.3 / 96.2 kg | 215 / 318 lb 97.5 / 144.2 kg | 286 / 441 lb 129.7 / 200 kg | 361 / 565 lb 163.7 / 256.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 161 / 220 lb 73 / 99.8 kg | 224 / 330 lb 101.6 / 149.7 kg | 297 / 458 lb 134.7 / 207.7 kg | 375 / 586 lb 170.1 / 265.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 167 / 228 lb 75.7 / 103.4 kg | 232 / 342 lb 105.2 / 155.1 kg | 308 / 475 lb 139.7 / 215.5 kg | 389 / 608 lb 176.4 / 275.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 173 / 236 lb 78.5 / 107 kg | 240 / 354 lb 108.9 / 160.6 kg | 319 / 492 lb 144.7 / 223.2 kg | 403 / 629 lb 182.8 / 285.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 179 / 244 lb 81.2 / 110.7 kg | 248 / 366 lb 112.5 / 166 kg | 329 / 508 lb 149.2 / 230.4 kg | 416 / 650 lb 188.7 / 294.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 184 / 251 lb 83.5 / 113.9 kg | 256 / 377 lb 116.1 / 171 kg | 340 / 524 lb 154.2 / 237.7 kg | 429 / 670 lb 194.6 / 303.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 190 / 259 lb 86.2 / 117.5 kg | 264 / 388 lb 119.7 / 176 kg | 350 / 540 lb 158.8 / 244.9 kg | 442 / 691 lb 200.5 / 313.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 195 / 266 lb 88.5 / 120.7 kg | 271 / 400 lb 122.9 / 181.4 kg | 360 / 555 lb 163.3 / 251.7 kg | 455 / 710 lb 206.4 / 322.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 201 / 274 lb 91.2 / 124.3 kg | 279 / 411 lb 126.6 / 186.4 kg | 370 / 570 lb 167.8 / 258.5 kg | 467 / 730 lb 211.8 / 331.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 206 / 281 lb 93.4 / 127.5 kg | 286 / 422 lb 129.7 / 191.4 kg | 380 / 585 lb 172.4 / 265.4 kg | 479 / 749 lb 217.3 / 339.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 211 / 288 lb 95.7 / 130.6 kg | 293 / 432 lb 132.9 / 196 kg | 389 / 600 lb 176.4 / 272.2 kg | 492 / 768 lb 223.2 / 348.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 216 / 295 lb 98 / 133.8 kg | 300 / 443 lb 136.1 / 200.9 kg | 399 / 615 lb 181 / 279 kg | 504 / 787 lb 228.6 / 357 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 221 / 302 lb 100.2 / 137 kg | 308 / 453 lb 139.7 / 205.5 kg | 408 / 630 lb 185.1 / 285.8 kg | 516 / 806 lb 234.1 / 365.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 226 / 309 lb 102.5 / 140.2 kg | 315 / 464 lb 142.9 / 210.5 kg | 418 / 644 lb 189.6 / 292.1 kg | 527 / 824 lb 239 / 373.8 kg |
Women’s Hip Thrust Machine vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Hip Thrust Machine; the second is Leg 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 | 80 / 114 lb 36.3 / 51.7 kg | 114 / 172 lb 51.7 / 78 kg | 156 / 240 lb 70.8 / 108.9 kg | 201 / 309 lb 91.2 / 140.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 85 / 122 lb 38.6 / 55.3 kg | 122 / 183 lb 55.3 / 83 kg | 166 / 256 lb 75.3 / 116.1 kg | 215 / 329 lb 97.5 / 149.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 90 / 129 lb 40.8 / 58.5 kg | 129 / 194 lb 58.5 / 88 kg | 176 / 271 lb 79.8 / 122.9 kg | 228 / 349 lb 103.4 / 158.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 95 / 136 lb 43.1 / 61.7 kg | 136 / 205 lb 61.7 / 93 kg | 185 / 286 lb 83.9 / 129.7 kg | 240 / 368 lb 108.9 / 166.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 100 / 143 lb 45.4 / 64.9 kg | 143 / 215 lb 64.9 / 97.5 kg | 195 / 301 lb 88.5 / 136.5 kg | 252 / 387 lb 114.3 / 175.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 105 / 150 lb 47.6 / 68 kg | 150 / 225 lb 68 / 102.1 kg | 204 / 315 lb 92.5 / 142.9 kg | 264 / 405 lb 119.7 / 183.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 110 / 157 lb 49.9 / 71.2 kg | 157 / 235 lb 71.2 / 106.6 kg | 213 / 329 lb 96.6 / 149.2 kg | 276 / 423 lb 125.2 / 191.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 114 / 163 lb 51.7 / 73.9 kg | 163 / 245 lb 73.9 / 111.1 kg | 222 / 342 lb 100.7 / 155.1 kg | 287 / 440 lb 130.2 / 199.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 119 / 169 lb 54 / 76.7 kg | 169 / 254 lb 76.7 / 115.2 kg | 230 / 356 lb 104.3 / 161.5 kg | 298 / 457 lb 135.2 / 207.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 123 / 176 lb 55.8 / 79.8 kg | 176 / 263 lb 79.8 / 119.3 kg | 239 / 369 lb 108.4 / 167.4 kg | 309 / 474 lb 140.2 / 215 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 127 / 182 lb 57.6 / 82.6 kg | 182 / 273 lb 82.6 / 123.8 kg | 247 / 382 lb 112 / 173.3 kg | 320 / 491 lb 145.1 / 222.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 131 / 188 lb 59.4 / 85.3 kg | 188 / 282 lb 85.3 / 127.9 kg | 255 / 394 lb 115.7 / 178.7 kg | 330 / 507 lb 149.7 / 230 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 136 / 194 lb 61.7 / 88 kg | 194 / 290 lb 88 / 131.5 kg | 263 / 407 lb 119.3 / 184.6 kg | 341 / 523 lb 154.7 / 237.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 140 / 199 lb 63.5 / 90.3 kg | 199 / 299 lb 90.3 / 135.6 kg | 271 / 419 lb 122.9 / 190.1 kg | 351 / 539 lb 159.2 / 244.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 144 / 205 lb 65.3 / 93 kg | 205 / 308 lb 93 / 139.7 kg | 279 / 431 lb 126.6 / 195.5 kg | 361 / 554 lb 163.7 / 251.3 kg |
How Your Hip Thrust Machine vs Leg 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 hip thrust machine strength level
The standards use the sex-specific strength levels from the individual Hip Thrust Machine 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 thrust more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the 45-degree leg press strength level
The leg press standards use the sex-specific standards from the individual Leg Press 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 press more sled load 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 hip thrust machine | Adjust hip thrust machine targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the leg press | Adjust 45-degree leg press 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 Hip Thrust Machine and Leg 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 45-degree leg press standard is higher; below zero means the hip thrust 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.
73.5 → 134.8 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the hip thrust machine standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the hip thrust machine standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +162 lb +73.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +86 lb +39.1 kg | +130 lb +59 kg | +170 lb +77.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +90 lb +40.9 kg | +137 lb +62.1 kg | +179 lb +81.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +94 lb +42.6 kg | +143 lb +64.9 kg | +187 lb +84.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +98 lb +44.4 kg | +149 lb +67.6 kg | +195 lb +88.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg | +155 lb +70.3 kg | +204 lb +92.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +106 lb +48.1 kg | +161 lb +73 kg | +211 lb +95.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +110 lb +49.9 kg | +167 lb +75.8 kg | +219 lb +99.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +63 lb +28.5 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg | +173 lb +78.5 kg | +226 lb +102.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +118 lb +53.5 kg | +179 lb +81.2 kg | +234 lb +106.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +121 lb +54.9 kg | +184 lb +83.5 kg | +241 lb +109.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +124 lb +56.3 kg | +190 lb +86.1 kg | +249 lb +112.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +129 lb +58.5 kg | +195 lb +88.4 kg | +255 lb +115.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +132 lb +59.8 kg | +200 lb +90.7 kg | +263 lb +119.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +75 lb +34.1 kg | +136 lb +61.7 kg | +205 lb +93 kg | +270 lb +122.4 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +139 lb +63.1 kg | +211 lb +95.8 kg | +276 lb +125.2 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +79 lb +35.8 kg | +143 lb +64.8 kg | +216 lb +98 kg | +283 lb +128.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +81 lb +36.8 kg | +145 lb +65.8 kg | +222 lb +100.7 kg | +290 lb +131.5 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +83 lb +37.7 kg | +149 lb +67.6 kg | +226 lb +102.5 kg | +297 lb +134.8 kg |
How Women’s Hip Thrust Machine and Leg 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.
49 → 87.6 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the 45-degree leg press standard minus the hip thrust machine standard. A plus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher. A minus sign means the hip thrust machine standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +108 lb +49 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +37 lb +16.7 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +90 lb +40.8 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg | +121 lb +54.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +128 lb +58 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +72 lb +32.6 kg | +106 lb +48 kg | +135 lb +61.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +75 lb +34.1 kg | +111 lb +50.4 kg | +141 lb +64 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg | +116 lb +52.6 kg | +147 lb +66.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +82 lb +37.2 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg | +153 lb +69.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg | +126 lb +57.2 kg | +159 lb +72.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +53 lb +24 kg | +87 lb +39.5 kg | +130 lb +59 kg | +165 lb +74.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +55 lb +25 kg | +91 lb +41.2 kg | +135 lb +61.3 kg | +171 lb +77.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg | +94 lb +42.6 kg | +139 lb +63 kg | +177 lb +80.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +96 lb +43.5 kg | +144 lb +65.3 kg | +182 lb +82.5 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +100 lb +45.3 kg | +148 lb +67.2 kg | +188 lb +85.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +103 lb +46.7 kg | +152 lb +68.9 kg | +193 lb +87.6 kg |
Hip Thrust Machine and Leg Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict hip thrust machine repetition and a bilateral 45-degree sled leg press. Use strict canonical Hip Thrust Machine and Leg Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Enter the machine’s total resistance
Enter the total selected or loaded machine resistance, not per-side plates, barbell load, bodyweight plus load, or a converted equivalent. Keep the same machine, back support or bench, hip pad or belt, foot position, start range, full hip-extension finish, and controlled return. Do not count partial, bounced, rebounded, assisted, or momentum-driven reps.
Use a 45-degree plate-loaded sled leg press
Keep both feet flat and approximately shoulder-width, descend until the thighs reach at least parallel to the platform without lifting the hips or rounding the lower back, and press to controlled full knee extension. Do not enter a horizontal, vertical, selectorized, single-leg, high-foot, partial, bounced, or assisted press.
Enter one recent Hip Thrust Machine result and one recent Leg 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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