Leg Press vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
Compare your leg press and barbell deadlift against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter 1–12 reps for estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
Enter total plates loaded on the 45-degree leg-press sled and total barbell weight including the bar for the deadlift. Testing: 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; a conventional deadlift from the floor to full lockout. Pounds or kilograms. Heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Leg Press vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the 45-degree leg press and barbell deadlift to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your 45-degree leg press and barbell deadlift.
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 Leg Press / Barbell Deadlift, 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 Leg Press vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Leg Press; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 168 / 252 lb 76.2 / 114.3 kg | 252 / 322 lb 114.3 / 146.1 kg | 350 / 371 lb 158.8 / 168.3 kg | 448 / 420 lb 203.2 / 190.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 177 / 266 lb 80.3 / 120.7 kg | 266 / 339 lb 120.7 / 153.8 kg | 369 / 391 lb 167.4 / 177.4 kg | 472 / 443 lb 214.1 / 200.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 186 / 279 lb 84.4 / 126.6 kg | 279 / 357 lb 126.6 / 161.9 kg | 388 / 411 lb 176 / 186.4 kg | 496 / 465 lb 225 / 210.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 195 / 292 lb 88.5 / 132.4 kg | 292 / 373 lb 132.4 / 169.2 kg | 406 / 431 lb 184.2 / 195.5 kg | 519 / 487 lb 235.4 / 220.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 203 / 305 lb 92.1 / 138.3 kg | 305 / 390 lb 138.3 / 176.9 kg | 424 / 449 lb 192.3 / 203.7 kg | 542 / 508 lb 245.8 / 230.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 212 / 318 lb 96.2 / 144.2 kg | 318 / 406 lb 144.2 / 184.2 kg | 441 / 468 lb 200 / 212.3 kg | 565 / 529 lb 256.3 / 240 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 220 / 330 lb 99.8 / 149.7 kg | 330 / 422 lb 149.7 / 191.4 kg | 458 / 486 lb 207.7 / 220.4 kg | 586 / 550 lb 265.8 / 249.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 228 / 342 lb 103.4 / 155.1 kg | 342 / 437 lb 155.1 / 198.2 kg | 475 / 504 lb 215.5 / 228.6 kg | 608 / 570 lb 275.8 / 258.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 236 / 354 lb 107 / 160.6 kg | 354 / 452 lb 160.6 / 205 kg | 492 / 522 lb 223.2 / 236.8 kg | 629 / 590 lb 285.3 / 267.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 244 / 366 lb 110.7 / 166 kg | 366 / 467 lb 166 / 211.8 kg | 508 / 539 lb 230.4 / 244.5 kg | 650 / 609 lb 294.8 / 276.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 251 / 377 lb 113.9 / 171 kg | 377 / 482 lb 171 / 218.6 kg | 524 / 556 lb 237.7 / 252.2 kg | 670 / 629 lb 303.9 / 285.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 259 / 388 lb 117.5 / 176 kg | 388 / 496 lb 176 / 225 kg | 540 / 572 lb 244.9 / 259.5 kg | 691 / 647 lb 313.4 / 293.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 266 / 400 lb 120.7 / 181.4 kg | 400 / 511 lb 181.4 / 231.8 kg | 555 / 589 lb 251.7 / 267.2 kg | 710 / 666 lb 322.1 / 302.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 274 / 411 lb 124.3 / 186.4 kg | 411 / 525 lb 186.4 / 238.1 kg | 570 / 605 lb 258.5 / 274.4 kg | 730 / 684 lb 331.1 / 310.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 281 / 422 lb 127.5 / 191.4 kg | 422 / 539 lb 191.4 / 244.5 kg | 585 / 621 lb 265.4 / 281.7 kg | 749 / 703 lb 339.7 / 318.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 288 / 432 lb 130.6 / 196 kg | 432 / 552 lb 196 / 250.4 kg | 600 / 637 lb 272.2 / 288.9 kg | 768 / 720 lb 348.4 / 326.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 295 / 443 lb 133.8 / 200.9 kg | 443 / 566 lb 200.9 / 256.7 kg | 615 / 653 lb 279 / 296.2 kg | 787 / 738 lb 357 / 334.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 302 / 453 lb 137 / 205.5 kg | 453 / 579 lb 205.5 / 262.6 kg | 630 / 668 lb 285.8 / 303 kg | 806 / 756 lb 365.6 / 342.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 309 / 464 lb 140.2 / 210.5 kg | 464 / 593 lb 210.5 / 269 kg | 644 / 683 lb 292.1 / 309.8 kg | 824 / 773 lb 373.8 / 350.6 kg |
Women’s Leg Press vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Leg Press; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 114 / 149 lb 51.7 / 67.6 kg | 172 / 201 lb 78 / 91.2 kg | 240 / 240 lb 108.9 / 108.9 kg | 309 / 275 lb 140.2 / 124.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 122 / 159 lb 55.3 / 72.1 kg | 183 / 214 lb 83 / 97.1 kg | 256 / 256 lb 116.1 / 116.1 kg | 329 / 293 lb 149.2 / 132.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 129 / 168 lb 58.5 / 76.2 kg | 194 / 227 lb 88 / 103 kg | 271 / 271 lb 122.9 / 122.9 kg | 349 / 310 lb 158.3 / 140.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 136 / 177 lb 61.7 / 80.3 kg | 205 / 239 lb 93 / 108.4 kg | 286 / 286 lb 129.7 / 129.7 kg | 368 / 327 lb 166.9 / 148.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 143 / 186 lb 64.9 / 84.4 kg | 215 / 251 lb 97.5 / 113.9 kg | 301 / 301 lb 136.5 / 136.5 kg | 387 / 344 lb 175.5 / 156 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 150 / 195 lb 68 / 88.5 kg | 225 / 263 lb 102.1 / 119.3 kg | 315 / 315 lb 142.9 / 142.9 kg | 405 / 360 lb 183.7 / 163.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 157 / 204 lb 71.2 / 92.5 kg | 235 / 275 lb 106.6 / 124.7 kg | 329 / 329 lb 149.2 / 149.2 kg | 423 / 376 lb 191.9 / 170.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 163 / 212 lb 73.9 / 96.2 kg | 245 / 286 lb 111.1 / 129.7 kg | 342 / 342 lb 155.1 / 155.1 kg | 440 / 391 lb 199.6 / 177.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 169 / 220 lb 76.7 / 99.8 kg | 254 / 297 lb 115.2 / 134.7 kg | 356 / 356 lb 161.5 / 161.5 kg | 457 / 407 lb 207.3 / 184.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 176 / 228 lb 79.8 / 103.4 kg | 263 / 308 lb 119.3 / 139.7 kg | 369 / 369 lb 167.4 / 167.4 kg | 474 / 421 lb 215 / 191 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 182 / 236 lb 82.6 / 107 kg | 273 / 319 lb 123.8 / 144.7 kg | 382 / 382 lb 173.3 / 173.3 kg | 491 / 436 lb 222.7 / 197.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 188 / 244 lb 85.3 / 110.7 kg | 282 / 329 lb 127.9 / 149.2 kg | 394 / 394 lb 178.7 / 178.7 kg | 507 / 451 lb 230 / 204.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 194 / 252 lb 88 / 114.3 kg | 290 / 340 lb 131.5 / 154.2 kg | 407 / 407 lb 184.6 / 184.6 kg | 523 / 465 lb 237.2 / 210.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 199 / 259 lb 90.3 / 117.5 kg | 299 / 350 lb 135.6 / 158.8 kg | 419 / 419 lb 190.1 / 190.1 kg | 539 / 479 lb 244.5 / 217.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 205 / 267 lb 93 / 121.1 kg | 308 / 360 lb 139.7 / 163.3 kg | 431 / 431 lb 195.5 / 195.5 kg | 554 / 492 lb 251.3 / 223.2 kg |
How Your Leg Press vs Barbell Deadlift 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 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.
3. Find the barbell deadlift strength level
The deadlift data uses lifters ages 18–39. 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 lift more total weight 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 leg press | Adjust 45-degree leg press targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the barbell deadlift | Adjust barbell deadlift 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 Leg Press and Barbell Deadlift 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 barbell deadlift standard is higher; below zero means the 45-degree leg press 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, and Advanced at every displayed bodyweight.
12.7 → 23.2 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the 45-degree leg press standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg | +70 lb +31.8 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +89 lb +40.4 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +93 lb +42.2 kg | +78 lb +35.3 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +97 lb +43.9 kg | +81 lb +36.8 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +102 lb +46.2 kg | +85 lb +38.6 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | −34 lb −15.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +106 lb +48 kg | +88 lb +40 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +110 lb +49.9 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg | +95 lb +43.1 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | −38 lb −17.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +118 lb +53.6 kg | +98 lb +44.4 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +122 lb +55.3 kg | +101 lb +45.8 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +126 lb +57.1 kg | +105 lb +47.6 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +129 lb +58.5 kg | +108 lb +49 kg | +32 lb +14.6 kg | −44 lb −19.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +134 lb +60.7 kg | +111 lb +50.4 kg | +34 lb +15.5 kg | −44 lb −20 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +137 lb +62.1 kg | +114 lb +51.7 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | −46 lb −20.8 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +141 lb +63.9 kg | +117 lb +53.1 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | −46 lb −20.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +144 lb +65.4 kg | +120 lb +54.4 kg | +37 lb +16.7 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +148 lb +67.1 kg | +123 lb +55.8 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +151 lb +68.5 kg | +126 lb +57.1 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +155 lb +70.3 kg | +129 lb +58.5 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | −51 lb −23.2 kg |
How Women’s Leg Press and Barbell Deadlift Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice and Intermediate at every displayed bodyweight.
15.5 → 28.1 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the 45-degree leg press standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the 45-degree leg press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −34 lb −15.5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +36 lb +16.4 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +49 lb +22.3 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −53 lb −24 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +54 lb +24.4 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | 0 lb 0 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg |
Leg Press and Barbell Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a bilateral 45-degree sled leg press and a conventional barbell deadlift. Do not enter horizontal, vertical, selectorized, single-leg, partial, bounced, or assisted leg presses; or rack, block, trap-bar, Romanian, touch-and-go, hitched, machine, or equipped deadlifts. Keep sled load and total barbell load distinct.
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.
Use a conventional barbell deadlift from the floor
Start every rep with the bar motionless on the floor and finish standing with the hips and knees straight. Do not bounce the bar, use touch-and-go reps, hitch it up the thighs, or enter a rack pull, block pull, trap-bar deadlift, Romanian deadlift, machine variation, or equipped result.
Enter one recent 45-degree leg press set and one recent barbell deadlift set
Enter total sled plate load and total barbell weight, plus a whole number from 1 to 12 reps for each. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use clean, difficult sets with the full depth, floor start, and lockout rules shown.
Related Tools
- Leg Press (45° Sled) — View the individual Leg Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Deadlift — View the individual Barbell Deadlift standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Back Squat (High-Bar, Full Depth) — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Horizontal Leg Press — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.