Kettlebell Clean vs Smith Machine Hip Thrust
Compare your kettlebell clean and smith machine hip thrust 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: weight used 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, the lifter must drive the hips upward under control to full hip extension, then lower to the same bottom position without bouncing or losing setup. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Kettlebell Clean vs Smith Machine Hip Thrust Strength Standards
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the kettlebell clean and smith machine hip thrust 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 Kettlebell Clean / Smith Machine Hip Thrust, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Kettlebell Clean vs Smith Machine Hip Thrust 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 |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 120 lb54.4 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 218 lb98.9 kg | 274 lb124.3 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 53 lb24 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 127 lb57.6 kg | 174 lb78.9 kg | 230 lb104.3 kg | 289 lb131.1 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 55 lb24.9 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 133 lb60.3 kg | 183 lb83 kg | 241 lb109.3 kg | 303 lb137.4 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 58 lb26.3 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 123 lb55.8 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 139 lb63 kg | 191 lb86.6 kg | 253 lb114.8 kg | 318 lb144.2 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 61 lb27.7 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 128 lb58.1 kg | 166 lb75.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 145 lb65.8 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | 264 lb119.7 kg | 332 lb150.6 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 63 lb28.6 kg | 96 lb43.5 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 151 lb68.5 kg | 208 lb94.3 kg | 275 lb124.7 kg | 345 lb156.5 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 66 lb29.9 kg | 99 lb44.9 kg | 139 lb63 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 157 lb71.2 kg | 216 lb98 kg | 286 lb129.7 kg | 359 lb162.8 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 68 lb30.8 kg | 103 lb46.7 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 163 lb73.9 kg | 224 lb101.6 kg | 296 lb134.3 kg | 372 lb168.7 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 70 lb31.8 kg | 107 lb48.5 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 192 lb87.1 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 169 lb76.7 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg | 306 lb138.8 kg | 385 lb174.6 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 73 lb33.1 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 154 lb69.9 kg | 199 lb90.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 174 lb78.9 kg | 239 lb108.4 kg | 316 lb143.3 kg | 398 lb180.5 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 75 lb34 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | 205 lb93 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 180 lb81.6 kg | 247 lb112 kg | 326 lb147.9 kg | 410 lb186 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 77 lb34.9 kg | 117 lb53.1 kg | 164 lb74.4 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 185 lb83.9 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg | 336 lb152.4 kg | 423 lb191.9 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 79 lb35.8 kg | 120 lb54.4 kg | 168 lb76.2 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 190 lb86.2 kg | 262 lb118.8 kg | 346 lb156.9 kg | 435 lb197.3 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 82 lb37.2 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | 223 lb101.2 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 196 lb88.9 kg | 269 lb122 kg | 355 lb161 kg | 447 lb202.8 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 84 lb38.1 kg | 127 lb57.6 kg | 177 lb80.3 kg | 229 lb103.9 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 201 lb91.2 kg | 276 lb125.2 kg | 365 lb165.6 kg | 459 lb208.2 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 86 lb39 kg | 130 lb59 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 235 lb106.6 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 206 lb93.4 kg | 283 lb128.4 kg | 374 lb169.6 kg | 470 lb213.2 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 88 lb39.9 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | 241 lb109.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 211 lb95.7 kg | 290 lb131.5 kg | 383 lb173.7 kg | 482 lb218.6 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 90 lb40.8 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 191 lb86.6 kg | 247 lb112 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 216 lb98 kg | 297 lb134.7 kg | 392 lb177.8 kg | 493 lb223.6 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 92 lb41.7 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg | 195 lb88.5 kg | 252 lb114.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 221 lb100.2 kg | 304 lb137.9 kg | 401 lb181.9 kg | 504 lb228.6 kg |
Women’s Kettlebell Clean vs Smith Machine Hip Thrust 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 |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 73 lb33.1 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 183 lb83 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 29 lb13.2 kg | 46 lb20.9 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 90 lb40.8 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 78 lb35.4 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 195 lb88.5 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 31 lb14.1 kg | 49 lb22.2 kg | 72 lb32.7 kg | 96 lb43.5 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 83 lb37.6 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 207 lb93.9 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 33 lb15 kg | 52 lb23.6 kg | 76 lb34.5 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 87 lb39.5 kg | 125 lb56.7 kg | 169 lb76.7 kg | 218 lb98.9 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 34 lb15.4 kg | 54 lb24.5 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 106 lb48.1 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 92 lb41.7 kg | 132 lb59.9 kg | 178 lb80.7 kg | 229 lb103.9 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 36 lb16.3 kg | 57 lb25.9 kg | 84 lb38.1 kg | 111 lb50.3 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 96 lb43.5 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 186 lb84.4 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 38 lb17.2 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 88 lb39.9 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 100 lb45.4 kg | 144 lb65.3 kg | 194 lb88 kg | 251 lb113.9 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 39 lb17.7 kg | 62 lb28.1 kg | 91 lb41.3 kg | 121 lb54.9 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 104 lb47.2 kg | 150 lb68 kg | 202 lb91.6 kg | 261 lb118.4 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 41 lb18.6 kg | 64 lb29 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 125 lb56.7 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 108 lb49 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 210 lb95.3 kg | 271 lb122.9 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 42 lb19.1 kg | 67 lb30.4 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 130 lb59 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 112 lb50.8 kg | 162 lb73.5 kg | 218 lb98.9 kg | 281 lb127.5 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 44 lb20 kg | 69 lb31.3 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 116 lb52.6 kg | 167 lb75.7 kg | 225 lb102.1 kg | 291 lb132 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 45 lb20.4 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 139 lb63 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 120 lb54.4 kg | 173 lb78.5 kg | 233 lb105.7 kg | 300 lb136.1 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 46 lb20.9 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 108 lb49 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 124 lb56.2 kg | 178 lb80.7 kg | 240 lb108.9 kg | 310 lb140.6 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 48 lb21.8 kg | 76 lb34.5 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 148 lb67.1 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 128 lb58.1 kg | 184 lb83.5 kg | 247 lb112 kg | 319 lb144.7 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Kettlebell Clean | 49 lb22.2 kg | 78 lb35.4 kg | 115 lb52.2 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg |
| Smith Machine Hip Thrust | 131 lb59.4 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg | 328 lb148.8 kg |
How Your Kettlebell Clean vs Smith Machine Hip Thrust Result Is Calculated
Each set is converted to an estimated max before the calculator assigns exercise-specific strength levels and compares them.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
The entered weight is used directly for one rep. With 2–12 reps, both estimates are compared and the lower value is used.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
Set quality matters for this Kettlebell Clean vs Smith Machine Hip Thrust 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.
Two-thirds scaling raises the target as bodyweight rises while limiting the size advantage that a direct one-to-one adjustment would create.
3. Find the smith machine hip thrust strength level
For smith machine hip thrust, 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
The lift with the lower Beginner-to-Elite rating is the priority. If both ratings match, the calculator requires a 10-point difference in next-level progress before naming a priority; otherwise it reports Balanced.
Treat the result as a training comparison rather than an explanation of why one lift trails. Set quality, fatigue, skill, and training exposure all matter. Age range is recorded anonymously but does not change 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 smith machine hip thrust | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling 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 Smith Machine Hip Thrust Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
Across 120–300 lb bodyweight, the Elite gap changes from 62.2 to 114.3 kg.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Smith Machine Hip Thrust standard minus the Kettlebell Clean standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Smith Machine Hip Thrust 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 Smith Machine Hip Thrust Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
At Elite, the difference is 44.4 kg at 100 lb and 79.9 kg at 240 lb.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Smith Machine Hip Thrust standard minus the Kettlebell Clean standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Smith Machine Hip Thrust 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 Smith Machine Hip Thrust Exercises Used by This Calculator
The calculator expects repeatable kettlebell clean and smith machine hip thrust results. Follow each exercise definition below so the two ratings are based on valid tests. Use strict, repeatable Kettlebell Clean and Smith Machine Hip Thrust 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 Smith Machine Hip Thrust setup and load convention
The entered weight for strict Smith Machine Hip Thrust. Valid Smith Machine Hip Thrust reps. The lifter must drive the hips upward under control to full hip extension, then lower to the same bottom position without bouncing or losing setup. A valid finish requires controlled hip extension with glutes engaged, ribs and pelvis controlled, and no excessive lumbar arch or half lockout. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Kettlebell Clean result and one recent Smith Machine Hip Thrust result
First lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.
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