Inverted Row vs Assisted Pull Up Machine Strength Standards
Compare your inverted row and assisted pull-up machine against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Use each exercise's canonical input: No external load for Inverted Row and Effective bodyweight after assistance for Assisted Pull Up Machine. Use one continuous set of strict horizontal inverted rows using one unchanged body angle and full range; use strict assisted pull-ups at one unchanged machine setting, scored by bodyweight minus assistance. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Inverted Row vs Assisted Pull Up Machine Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum result each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. Weight-based standards are shown in pounds and kilograms. Direct-performance standards remain strict repetitions or seconds and show every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Results measured in weight, repetitions, or seconds are not meant to match and are never converted into one another. Use the calculator for your exact inputs and a direct comparison of the strength levels.
Men’s Inverted Row vs Assisted Pull-Up Machine Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:34 lb15.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:50 lb22.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:72 lb32.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:98 lb44.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:36 lb16.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:55 lb24.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:78 lb35.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:107 lb48.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:39 lb17.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:59 lb26.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:84 lb38.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:115 lb52.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:42 lb19 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:63 lb28.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:90 lb40.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:123 lb55.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:45 lb20.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:67 lb30.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:96 lb43.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:131 lb59.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:48 lb21.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:71 lb32.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:102 lb46.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:139 lb63.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:50 lb22.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:76 lb34.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:108 lb49 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:148 lb66.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:53 lb24.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:80 lb36.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:114 lb51.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:156 lb70.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:56 lb25.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:84 lb38.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:120 lb54.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:164 lb74.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:59 lb26.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:88 lb40 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:126 lb57.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:172 lb78.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:62 lb27.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:92 lb41.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:132 lb59.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:180 lb81.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:64 lb29.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:97 lb43.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:138 lb62.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:189 lb85.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:67 lb30.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:101 lb45.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:144 lb65.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:197 lb89.3 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:70 lb31.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:105 lb47.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:150 lb68 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:205 lb93 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:73 lb33 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:109 lb49.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:156 lb70.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:213 lb96.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:76 lb34.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:113 lb51.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:162 lb73.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:221 lb100.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:78 lb35.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:118 lb53.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:168 lb76.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:230 lb104.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:81 lb36.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:122 lb55.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:174 lb78.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:238 lb107.8 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:84 lb38.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 8 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:126 lb57.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:180 lb81.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:246 lb111.6 kg |
Women’s Inverted Row vs Assisted Pull-Up Machine Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:18 lb8.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:30 lb13.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:44 lb20 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:62 lb28.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:20 lb9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:33 lb15 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:48 lb22 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:68 lb30.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:22 lb9.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:36 lb16.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:53 lb23.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:74 lb33.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:23 lb10.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:39 lb17.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:57 lb26 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:81 lb36.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:25 lb11.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:42 lb19.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:62 lb27.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:87 lb39.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:27 lb12.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:45 lb20.4 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:66 lb29.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:93 lb42.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:29 lb13.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:48 lb21.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:70 lb31.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:99 lb45 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:31 lb13.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:51 lb23.1 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:75 lb33.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:105 lb47.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:32 lb14.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:54 lb24.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:79 lb35.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:112 lb50.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:34 lb15.5 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:57 lb25.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:84 lb37.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:118 lb53.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:36 lb16.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:60 lb27.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:88 lb39.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:124 lb56.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:38 lb17.2 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:63 lb28.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:92 lb41.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:130 lb59.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:40 lb18 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:66 lb29.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:97 lb43.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:136 lb61.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:41 lb18.8 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:69 lb31.3 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:101 lb45.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:143 lb64.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:43 lb19.6 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:72 lb32.7 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 19 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:106 lb47.9 kg | Inverted Row:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Assisted Pull-Up Machine:149 lb67.5 kg |
How Your Inverted Row vs Assisted Pull Up Machine Result Is Calculated
The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
1. Estimate the weight-based result
For Assisted Pull-Up Machine, one rep uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, the calculator runs both estimates and keeps the lower result.
- 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.
2. Rate the Inverted Row result
The canonical thresholds vary by sex and age range; repetition results remain separate from estimated cable-stack weight. The calculator uses strict bodyweight repetitions in one continuous set at one unchanged body angle and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Assisted Pull-Up Machine result
The individual Assisted Pull Up Machine tool supplies sex-specific standards for effective bodyweight challenge divided by bodyweight. The assistance-stack number is subtracted from bodyweight before the entered set is estimated and rated; greater assistance therefore means a smaller challenge.
4. Compare strength level and progress
The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Rate the inverted row | Rate strict continuous inverted-row repetitions without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict inverted-row reps. |
| Rate the assisted pull-up | Use bodyweight minus assistance as the challenge and preserve the specialized direct ratios. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Inverted Row and Assisted Pull Up Machine Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect direct or unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because repetitions, seconds, and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Inverted Row and Assisted Pull Up Machine Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Inverted Row and Assisted Pull Up Machine Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict inverted row and a strict machine-assisted pull-up. Use strict canonical Inverted Row and Assisted Pull Up Machine tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Count one continuous strict set at one body angle
Keep a straight body from shoulders through ankles with heels down and torso relatively horizontal. Move from full elbow extension to clear chest-to-bar or chest-to-rings height and lower under control. Do not add weight or count bent-knee, elevated-torso, foot-assisted, kipped, hip-thrusted, bounced, partial, or changed-angle repetitions.
Enter effective bodyweight, not the assistance-stack number
Subtract the machine assistance setting from bodyweight and enter that effective challenge. Keep assistance fixed and complete strict full-range reps without bouncing, cutting the bottom, or missing the top. Do not treat a larger assistance number as greater resistance.
Enter one recent Inverted Row result and one recent Assisted Pull Up Machine result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: No external load for Inverted Row and Effective bodyweight after assistance for Assisted Pull Up Machine.
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- Close Grip Lat Pulldown — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.