Leg Press Strength Standards Calculator
Compare your Leg Press strength with Endura's strength standards for men and women at your bodyweight. A useful benchmark for a good one-rep max is our Intermediate standard: approximately 343 lb at 190 lb for a man and 225 lb at 150 lb for a woman.
How does your best lift compare? Enter your bodyweight, the exact exercise weight accepted by this calculator, and the reps you completed below. The calculator estimates your one-rep max and shows your strength level for your bodyweight. Use the exercise-specific approved repetition convention.
The calculator compares that estimated one-rep max with the Leg Press standards for your sex at your bodyweight. It preserves the calculator's existing equations, thresholds, and input meanings; the benchmark is a comparison target, not a working-set prescription.
What Is a Good Weight for Leg Press?
A useful Endura benchmark for Leg Press is the Intermediate level. At the reference bodyweights used by this model, Intermediate begins around 343 lb for a 190 lb man and 225 lb for a 150 lb woman. These are estimated one-rep-max comparison targets, not universal starting weights or measured population averages.
Enter the exact exercise weight accepted by this calculator. Keep the same convention when comparing sets. Use the exercise-specific approved repetition convention. Enter your bodyweight, exact exercise weight, and valid reps to see how your set compares with the bodyweight-adjusted standards and the next target.
Your Leg Press (45° Sled) result compares your estimated one-rep max with strength targets adjusted for your sex and exact bodyweight. The result is still specific to Leg Press (45° Sled); it should not be treated as a rating for a nearby exercise.
A heavier lifter receives higher target loads, but those targets do not rise pound-for-pound with bodyweight. This is why the calculator uses your exact bodyweight instead of assigning every lifter’s tier from one fixed bodyweight ratio.
Leg Press Strength Standards
Use the men’s or women’s table and find the row closest to your bodyweight for a quick reference. For an exact result, enter your bodyweight, weight lifted, and reps into the calculator. It will estimate your one-rep max, identify your strength level, and show the next target to pursue.
Enter the total displayed sled and plate weight for a two-leg press on the same 45-degree plate-loaded machine. Use consistent full depth, keep your hips and lower back against the pad, and press to full knee extension under control. Record the same machine and displayed-weight convention for repeat tests.
Endura built these standards from reviewed Leg Press (45° Sled) targets and adjusts them for different bodyweights. They are practical benchmarks for this exact test—not population averages or standards for Barbell Back Squat.
Men’s Leg Press Strength Standards
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | Under 168 lb | 168–251 lb | 252–349 lb | 350–447 lb | 448–503 lb | 504 lb+ |
| 130 lb | Under 177 lb | 177–265 lb | 266–368 lb | 369–472 lb | 473–530 lb | 531 lb+ |
| 140 lb | Under 186 lb | 186–279 lb | 280–387 lb | 388–496 lb | 497–557 lb | 558 lb+ |
| 150 lb | Under 195 lb | 195–292 lb | 293–405 lb | 406–519 lb | 520–583 lb | 584 lb+ |
| 160 lb | Under 203 lb | 203–305 lb | 306–423 lb | 424–542 lb | 543–609 lb | 610 lb+ |
| 170 lb | Under 212 lb | 212–317 lb | 318–440 lb | 441–564 lb | 565–634 lb | 635 lb+ |
| 180 lb | Under 220 lb | 220–330 lb | 331–457 lb | 458–586 lb | 587–659 lb | 660 lb+ |
| 190 lb | Under 228 lb | 228–342 lb | 343–474 lb | 475–608 lb | 609–683 lb | 684 lb+ |
| 200 lb | Under 236 lb | 236–354 lb | 355–491 lb | 492–629 lb | 630–707 lb | 708 lb+ |
| 210 lb | Under 244 lb | 244–366 lb | 367–507 lb | 508–650 lb | 651–730 lb | 731 lb+ |
| 220 lb | Under 251 lb | 251–377 lb | 378–523 lb | 524–671 lb | 672–753 lb | 754 lb+ |
| 230 lb | Under 259 lb | 259–389 lb | 390–539 lb | 540–691 lb | 692–776 lb | 777 lb+ |
| 240 lb | Under 266 lb | 266–400 lb | 401–554 lb | 555–711 lb | 712–798 lb | 799 lb+ |
| 250 lb | Under 274 lb | 274–411 lb | 412–569 lb | 570–730 lb | 731–820 lb | 821 lb+ |
| 260 lb | Under 281 lb | 281–422 lb | 423–584 lb | 585–750 lb | 751–842 lb | 843 lb+ |
Women’s Leg Press Strength Standards
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb | Under 114 lb | 114–171 lb | 172–240 lb | 241–309 lb | 310–342 lb | 343 lb+ |
| 110 lb | Under 122 lb | 122–182 lb | 183–256 lb | 257–329 lb | 330–365 lb | 366 lb+ |
| 120 lb | Under 129 lb | 129–193 lb | 194–271 lb | 272–349 lb | 350–387 lb | 388 lb+ |
| 130 lb | Under 136 lb | 136–204 lb | 205–286 lb | 287–368 lb | 369–408 lb | 409 lb+ |
| 140 lb | Under 143 lb | 143–214 lb | 215–301 lb | 302–387 lb | 388–429 lb | 430 lb+ |
| 150 lb | Under 150 lb | 150–224 lb | 225–315 lb | 316–405 lb | 406–449 lb | 450 lb+ |
| 160 lb | Under 157 lb | 157–234 lb | 235–329 lb | 330–423 lb | 424–469 lb | 470 lb+ |
| 170 lb | Under 163 lb | 163–244 lb | 245–342 lb | 343–440 lb | 441–488 lb | 489 lb+ |
| 180 lb | Under 169 lb | 169–253 lb | 254–356 lb | 357–457 lb | 458–507 lb | 508 lb+ |
| 190 lb | Under 176 lb | 176–262 lb | 263–369 lb | 370–474 lb | 475–526 lb | 527 lb+ |
| 200 lb | Under 182 lb | 182–272 lb | 273–382 lb | 383–491 lb | 492–544 lb | 545 lb+ |
| 210 lb | Under 188 lb | 188–281 lb | 282–394 lb | 395–507 lb | 508–562 lb | 563 lb+ |
| 220 lb | Under 194 lb | 194–289 lb | 290–407 lb | 408–523 lb | 524–580 lb | 581 lb+ |
These are Endura’s practical Leg Press standards. They are built from exercise-specific reference thresholds and validated against the calculator’s exact lower-inclusive tier boundaries; they are not population averages.
How the Leg Press Calculator Works
Enter your sex, bodyweight, weight lifted, and reps. The calculator estimates your one-rep max from the set, then compares that estimate with the Leg Press (45° Sled) targets for your exact bodyweight. A one-rep entry uses the entered weight directly.
The bodyweight adjustment starts with reviewed targets for a 190 lb man and a 150 lb woman. For example, the men’s Advanced target is 406 lb at 150 lb bodyweight, 475 lb at 190 lb, and 540 lb at 230 lb. That is why the calculator needs your exact bodyweight instead of using one fixed bodyweight ratio for everyone.
Elite Leg Press Strength Levels
Elite Leg Press (45° Sled) strength means reaching the Elite target for your sex and exact bodyweight while following the calculator’s accepted testing rules. The target increases as bodyweight increases, but not pound-for-pound, so use the calculator for your exact Elite and Stretch targets.
| Sex | Bodyweight | Elite begins | Stretch begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 150 lb | 520 lb | 584 lb |
| Men | 190 lb | 609 lb | 684 lb |
| Men | 230 lb | 692 lb | 777 lb |
| Women | 120 lb | 350 lb | 388 lb |
| Women | 150 lb | 406 lb | 450 lb |
| Women | 180 lb | 458 lb | 508 lb |
Leg Press Strength Compared to Other Lifts
Use these comparisons to see how your Leg Press (45° Sled) strength carries over when the implement, starting position, or finish changes. Test each movement under its own rules so every result reflects the exercise you actually performed.
Compare the strength levels each calculator gives you instead of assuming the same weight means the same thing in different exercises. A meaningful gap can point you toward the part of the movement worth working on next.
| Compare with | What the comparison can show | How the test differs |
|---|---|---|
| Barbell Back Squat (High-Bar, Full Depth) | Compare the guided sled press with a free-weight back squat. | The back squat supports the bar on your upper back and follows its own depth and balance rules. |
| Barbell Deadlift | Compare your leg press result with a floor-start barbell pull. | The deadlift uses a different starting position, implement and movement standard. |
| Sled Push Strength Standards | Compare a seated sled press with a standing sled push. | The sled push moves across a surface and uses its own distance and testing rules. |
| Split Squat Strength Standards | Compare a two-leg machine press with a split-stance exercise. | The split squat has a different stance, weight convention and repetition standard. |
| Barbell Romanian Deadlift | Compare the sled press with a standing barbell hinge. | The Romanian Deadlift starts standing and uses a controlled hip hinge rather than a seated press. |
Milestones in Leg Press Strength
Your next Leg Press (45° Sled) milestone is the next strength level above your current result. Enter your sex, bodyweight, total displayed sled and plate weight, and controlled full-depth two-leg presses on the same 45-degree sled to see exactly how much estimated one-rep-max strength separates you from that level.
Use that gap as a concrete training target. Because your score is based on estimated one-rep-max strength, you can close it by pressing a higher displayed total weight on the same machine through the same range, completing another controlled repetition with the same depth and pad contact, or improving both. Recalculate after a strong set to see whether you reached the next level and, if not, exactly how much remains.
| Group | Reference bodyweight | Novice to Intermediate | Intermediate to Advanced | Advanced to Elite | Elite to Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 190 lb | +115 lb | +132 lb | +134 lb | +75 lb |
| Women | 150 lb | +75 lb | +91 lb | +90 lb | +44 lb |
Related Strength Standards Tools
Use these related calculators for context, not as substitutes for the Leg Press (45° Sled) result. Each movement has its own execution rules and strength standards.
- Barbell Back Squat (High-Bar, Full Depth) — Compare the guided sled press with a free-weight back squat.
- Barbell Deadlift — Compare your leg press result with a floor-start barbell pull.
- Sled Push Strength Standards — Compare a seated sled press with a standing sled push.
- Split Squat Strength Standards — Compare a two-leg machine press with a split-stance exercise.
- Barbell Romanian Deadlift — Compare the sled press with a standing barbell hinge.
| Compare with | What the comparison can show | How the test differs |
|---|---|---|
| Barbell Back Squat (High-Bar, Full Depth) | Compare the guided sled press with a free-weight back squat. | The back squat supports the bar on your upper back and follows its own depth and balance rules. |
| Barbell Deadlift | Compare your leg press result with a floor-start barbell pull. | The deadlift uses a different starting position, implement and movement standard. |
| Sled Push Strength Standards | Compare a seated sled press with a standing sled push. | The sled push moves across a surface and uses its own distance and testing rules. |
| Split Squat Strength Standards | Compare a two-leg machine press with a split-stance exercise. | The split squat has a different stance, weight convention and repetition standard. |
| Barbell Romanian Deadlift | Compare the sled press with a standing barbell hinge. | The Romanian Deadlift starts standing and uses a controlled hip hinge rather than a seated press. |