Kettlebell Clean vs Machine Hack Squat
Compare your kettlebell clean and machine hack squat against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Test each lift with 1–12 strict reps to see estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: displayed machine load and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, clean one kettlebell from the floor or a consistent hang to a secure front rack without a press, curl, crash, two-hand assist, or high-pull-only finish. For the second exercise, keep the hips and shoulders against the pads, descend until the thighs reach at least parallel to the platform, and finish with full knee extension. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Kettlebell Clean vs Machine Hack Squat Strength Standards
These bodyweight tables place the kettlebell clean and machine hack squat targets side by side from Novice through Elite. Use them to compare standards, not to force a particular ratio between the lifts.
Find the closest row in the men’s or women’s table. Every target lists Kettlebell Clean / Machine Hack Squat, pounds first and kilograms second. Enter your own sets above for exact ratings without testing a true one-rep max.
Men’s Kettlebell Clean vs Machine Hack Squat 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.
| Bodyweight | Exercise | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 50 lb22.7 kg | 76 lb34.5 kg | 106 lb48.1 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 126 lb57.2 kg | 196 lb88.9 kg | 266 lb120.7 kg | 350 lb158.8 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 53 lb24 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 133 lb60.3 kg | 207 lb93.9 kg | 280 lb127 kg | 369 lb167.4 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 55 lb24.9 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 140 lb63.5 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg | 295 lb133.8 kg | 388 lb176 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 58 lb26.3 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 146 lb66.2 kg | 227 lb103 kg | 308 lb139.7 kg | 406 lb184.2 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 61 lb27.7 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg | 166 lb75.3 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 152 lb68.9 kg | 237 lb107.5 kg | 322 lb146.1 kg | 424 lb192.3 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 63 lb28.6 kg | 96 lb43.5 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 159 lb72.1 kg | 247 lb112 kg | 335 lb152 kg | 441 lb200 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 66 lb29.9 kg | 99 lb44.9 kg | 139 lb63 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 165 lb74.8 kg | 257 lb116.6 kg | 348 lb157.9 kg | 458 lb207.7 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 68 lb30.8 kg | 103 lb46.7 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 171 lb77.6 kg | 266 lb120.7 kg | 361 lb163.7 kg | 475 lb215.5 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 70 lb31.8 kg | 107 lb48.5 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 192 lb87.1 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 177 lb80.3 kg | 275 lb124.7 kg | 374 lb169.6 kg | 492 lb223.2 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 73 lb33.1 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 154 lb69.9 kg | 199 lb90.3 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 183 lb83 kg | 284 lb128.8 kg | 386 lb175.1 kg | 508 lb230.4 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 75 lb34 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | 205 lb93 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 189 lb85.7 kg | 293 lb132.9 kg | 398 lb180.5 kg | 524 lb237.7 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 77 lb34.9 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 164 lb74.4 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 194 lb88 kg | 302 lb137 kg | 410 lb186 kg | 540 lb244.9 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 79 lb35.8 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 200 lb90.7 kg | 311 lb141.1 kg | 422 lb191.4 kg | 555 lb251.7 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 82 lb37.2 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | 223 lb101.2 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 205 lb93 kg | 319 lb144.7 kg | 433 lb196.4 kg | 570 lb258.5 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 84 lb38.1 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | 177 lb80.3 kg | 229 lb103.9 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 211 lb95.7 kg | 328 lb148.8 kg | 445 lb201.8 kg | 585 lb265.4 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 86 lb39 kg | 130 lb59 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 235 lb106.6 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 216 lb98 kg | 336 lb152.4 kg | 456 lb206.8 kg | 600 lb272.2 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 88 lb39.9 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | 241 lb109.3 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 221 lb100.2 kg | 344 lb156 kg | 467 lb211.8 kg | 615 lb279 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 90 lb40.8 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 191 lb86.6 kg | 247 lb112 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 227 lb103 kg | 353 lb160.1 kg | 479 lb217.3 kg | 630 lb285.8 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 92 lb41.7 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg | 195 lb88.5 kg | 252 lb114.3 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 232 lb105.2 kg | 361 lb163.7 kg | 489 lb221.8 kg | 644 lb292.1 kg |
Women’s Kettlebell Clean vs Machine Hack Squat 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.
| Bodyweight | Exercise | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb45.4 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 27 lb12.2 kg | 43 lb19.5 kg | 64 lb29 kg | 85 lb38.6 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 80 lb36.3 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 183 lb83 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 29 lb13.2 kg | 46 lb20.9 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 85 lb38.6 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 195 lb88.5 kg | 256 lb116.1 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 31 lb14.1 kg | 49 lb22.2 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 96 lb43.5 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 90 lb40.8 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 207 lb93.9 kg | 271 lb122.9 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 33 lb15 kg | 52 lb23.6 kg | 76 lb34.5 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 95 lb43.1 kg | 150 lb68 kg | 218 lb98.9 kg | 286 lb129.7 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 34 lb15.4 kg | 54 lb24.5 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 106 lb48.1 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 100 lb45.4 kg | 158 lb71.7 kg | 229 lb103.9 kg | 301 lb136.5 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 36 lb16.3 kg | 57 lb25.9 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 111 lb50.3 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 105 lb47.6 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | 315 lb142.9 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 38 lb17.2 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 110 lb49.9 kg | 172 lb78 kg | 251 lb113.9 kg | 329 lb149.2 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 39 lb17.7 kg | 62 lb28.1 kg | 91 lb41.3 kg | 121 lb54.9 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 114 lb51.7 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg | 261 lb118.4 kg | 342 lb155.1 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 41 lb18.6 kg | 64 lb29 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 125 lb56.7 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 119 lb54 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | 271 lb122.9 kg | 356 lb161.5 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 42 lb19.1 kg | 67 lb30.4 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 130 lb59 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 123 lb55.8 kg | 193 lb87.5 kg | 281 lb127.5 kg | 369 lb167.4 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 44 lb20 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 127 lb57.6 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | 291 lb132 kg | 382 lb173.3 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 45 lb20.4 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 139 lb63 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 131 lb59.4 kg | 206 lb93.4 kg | 300 lb136.1 kg | 394 lb178.7 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 46 lb20.9 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 108 lb49 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 136 lb61.7 kg | 213 lb96.6 kg | 310 lb140.6 kg | 407 lb184.6 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 48 lb21.8 kg | 76 lb34.5 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 148 lb67.1 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 140 lb63.5 kg | 219 lb99.3 kg | 319 lb144.7 kg | 419 lb190.1 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 49 lb22.2 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg |
| Machine Hack Squat | 144 lb65.3 kg | 226 lb102.5 kg | 328 lb148.8 kg | 431 lb195.5 kg |
How Your Kettlebell Clean vs Machine Hack Squat Result Is Calculated
The calculator estimates both one-rep maxes, rates each one against its exercise and bodyweight standards, and then compares the two ratings.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
When the set contains one rep, the entered load is the estimate. For 2–12 reps, the calculator keeps the less aggressive of the two formula results.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
Set quality matters for this Kettlebell Clean vs Machine Hack Squat 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 kettlebell clean strength level
For kettlebell clean, 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.
The target rises more slowly than bodyweight so larger lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the machine hack squat strength level
The machine hack squat rating uses its sex-specific exercise standards. Reference targets at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women are scaled to the entered bodyweight by reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
Two-thirds scaling raises the target as bodyweight rises while limiting the size advantage that a direct one-to-one adjustment would create.
4. Compare the two results
Strength level decides the comparison first. Matching levels remain Balanced unless progress toward the next target differs by at least 10 points.
A priority result is a standards comparison, not a diagnosis. Differences in technique, fatigue, practice, or set effort may influence it. Age range is recorded anonymously and does not alter these 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 kettlebell clean | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the machine hack squat | Adjust machine hack squat 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. |
The calculator above applies these steps to your exact entries and reports both lift ratings, both next targets, and the final comparison.
How Men’s Kettlebell Clean and Machine Hack Squat Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
The higher target remains with Machine Hack Squat for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
Across 120–300 lb bodyweight, the Elite gap changes from 96.7 to 177.8 kg.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Machine Hack Squat standard minus the Kettlebell Clean standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Machine Hack Squat standard is higher, and below zero means the Kettlebell Clean standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.
Line chart loading. The standards tables above contain the exact pounds and kilograms.
How Women’s Kettlebell Clean and Machine Hack Squat Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
The higher target remains with Machine Hack Squat for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
70.3 → 126.6 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Machine Hack Squat standard minus the Kettlebell Clean standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Machine Hack Squat standard is higher, and below zero means the Kettlebell Clean standard is higher. Swipe horizontally on mobile. Use the standards table for exact lb/kg targets.
Line chart loading. The standards tables above contain the exact pounds and kilograms.
Kettlebell Clean and Machine Hack Squat Exercises Used by This Calculator
The calculator expects repeatable kettlebell clean and machine hack squat results. Follow each exercise definition below so the two ratings are based on valid tests. Use strict, repeatable Kettlebell Clean and Machine Hack Squat 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 Kettlebell Clean setup and load convention
One kettlebell cleaned by one arm at a time. Total valid reps across both arms combined. Clean one kettlebell from the floor or a consistent hang to a secure front rack without a press, curl, crash, two-hand assist, or high-pull-only finish. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Use the same dedicated hack-squat machine and full depth
Enter the displayed machine load. Keep the hips and shoulders against the pads, descend until the thighs reach at least parallel to the platform, and finish with full knee extension. Do not enter a leg press, Smith-machine squat, partial rep, assisted rep, or single-leg result.
Enter one recent Kettlebell Clean result and one recent Machine Hack Squat result
First lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: displayed machine load and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.
Related Tools
- Kettlebell Clean — View the individual Kettlebell Clean standards and next strength-level target.
- Machine Hack Squat — View the individual Machine Hack Squat standards and next strength-level target.
- Hang Clean (Dumbbell) — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Dumbbell High Pull — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Dumbbell Snatch — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Kettlebell Swing — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.