Meadows Row vs Chest Supported Row Strength Standards
Compare your meadows row and chest supported row against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter one recent set of 1–12 reps for each lift to see your estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and which lift you should prioritize.
Use each exercise's canonical input: External load for Meadows Row and Displayed or total loaded machine resistance for Chest Supported Row. Use a strict, repeatable meadows row test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules and a bilateral chest-supported machine or T-bar row with the torso fully supported, full arm extension, lower-chest or upper-abdomen finish, and controlled return. You can enter either lift in pounds or kilograms. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Meadows Row vs Chest Supported Row Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the meadows row and chest supported row to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your meadows row and chest supported row.
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 Meadows Row / Chest Supported Row, 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 Meadows Row vs Chest Supported Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Meadows Row; the second is Chest Supported Row. 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 | 50 / 77 lb 22.7 / 34.9 kg | 76 / 104 lb 34.5 / 47.2 kg | 106 / 140 lb 48.1 / 63.5 kg | 137 / 179 lb 62.1 / 81.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 53 / 82 lb 24 / 37.2 kg | 80 / 109 lb 36.3 / 49.4 kg | 112 / 148 lb 50.8 / 67.1 kg | 144 / 189 lb 65.3 / 85.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 55 / 86 lb 24.9 / 39 kg | 84 / 115 lb 38.1 / 52.2 kg | 117 / 155 lb 53.1 / 70.3 kg | 152 / 198 lb 68.9 / 89.8 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 58 / 90 lb 26.3 / 40.8 kg | 88 / 120 lb 39.9 / 54.4 kg | 123 / 162 lb 55.8 / 73.5 kg | 159 / 208 lb 72.1 / 94.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 61 / 94 lb 27.7 / 42.6 kg | 92 / 126 lb 41.7 / 57.2 kg | 128 / 169 lb 58.1 / 76.7 kg | 166 / 217 lb 75.3 / 98.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 63 / 97 lb 28.6 / 44 kg | 96 / 131 lb 43.5 / 59.4 kg | 134 / 176 lb 60.8 / 79.8 kg | 173 / 226 lb 78.5 / 102.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 66 / 101 lb 29.9 / 45.8 kg | 99 / 136 lb 44.9 / 61.7 kg | 139 / 183 lb 63 / 83 kg | 179 / 234 lb 81.2 / 106.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 68 / 105 lb 30.8 / 47.6 kg | 103 / 141 lb 46.7 / 64 kg | 144 / 190 lb 65.3 / 86.2 kg | 186 / 243 lb 84.4 / 110.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 70 / 109 lb 31.8 / 49.4 kg | 107 / 146 lb 48.5 / 66.2 kg | 149 / 197 lb 67.6 / 89.4 kg | 192 / 251 lb 87.1 / 113.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 73 / 112 lb 33.1 / 50.8 kg | 110 / 151 lb 49.9 / 68.5 kg | 154 / 203 lb 69.9 / 92.1 kg | 199 / 260 lb 90.3 / 117.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 75 / 116 lb 34 / 52.6 kg | 114 / 155 lb 51.7 / 70.3 kg | 159 / 210 lb 72.1 / 95.3 kg | 205 / 268 lb 93 / 121.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 77 / 119 lb 34.9 / 54 kg | 117 / 160 lb 53.1 / 72.6 kg | 164 / 216 lb 74.4 / 98 kg | 211 / 276 lb 95.7 / 125.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 79 / 123 lb 35.8 / 55.8 kg | 120 / 165 lb 54.4 / 74.8 kg | 168 / 222 lb 76.2 / 100.7 kg | 217 / 284 lb 98.4 / 128.8 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 82 / 126 lb 37.2 / 57.2 kg | 124 / 169 lb 56.2 / 76.7 kg | 173 / 228 lb 78.5 / 103.4 kg | 223 / 292 lb 101.2 / 132.4 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 84 / 129 lb 38.1 / 58.5 kg | 127 / 174 lb 57.6 / 78.9 kg | 177 / 234 lb 80.3 / 106.1 kg | 229 / 300 lb 103.9 / 136.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 86 / 133 lb 39 / 60.3 kg | 130 / 178 lb 59 / 80.7 kg | 182 / 240 lb 82.6 / 108.9 kg | 235 / 307 lb 106.6 / 139.3 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 88 / 136 lb 39.9 / 61.7 kg | 133 / 183 lb 60.3 / 83 kg | 186 / 246 lb 84.4 / 111.6 kg | 241 / 315 lb 109.3 / 142.9 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 90 / 139 lb 40.8 / 63 kg | 137 / 187 lb 62.1 / 84.8 kg | 191 / 252 lb 86.6 / 114.3 kg | 247 / 322 lb 112 / 146.1 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 92 / 142 lb 41.7 / 64.4 kg | 140 / 191 lb 63.5 / 86.6 kg | 195 / 258 lb 88.5 / 117 kg | 252 / 329 lb 114.3 / 149.2 kg |
Women’s Meadows Row vs Chest Supported Row Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Meadows Row; the second is Chest Supported Row. 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 | 29 / 53 lb 13.2 / 24 kg | 43 / 72 lb 19.5 / 32.7 kg | 63 / 98 lb 28.6 / 44.5 kg | 84 / 124 lb 38.1 / 56.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 31 / 56 lb 14.1 / 25.4 kg | 46 / 77 lb 20.9 / 34.9 kg | 67 / 104 lb 30.4 / 47.2 kg | 89 / 132 lb 40.4 / 59.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 33 / 59 lb 15 / 26.8 kg | 49 / 82 lb 22.2 / 37.2 kg | 72 / 110 lb 32.7 / 49.9 kg | 95 / 140 lb 43.1 / 63.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 35 / 63 lb 15.9 / 28.6 kg | 52 / 86 lb 23.6 / 39 kg | 75 / 116 lb 34 / 52.6 kg | 100 / 147 lb 45.4 / 66.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 36 / 66 lb 16.3 / 29.9 kg | 54 / 91 lb 24.5 / 41.3 kg | 79 / 122 lb 35.8 / 55.3 kg | 105 / 155 lb 47.6 / 70.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 38 / 69 lb 17.2 / 31.3 kg | 57 / 95 lb 25.9 / 43.1 kg | 83 / 128 lb 37.6 / 58.1 kg | 110 / 162 lb 49.9 / 73.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 40 / 72 lb 18.1 / 32.7 kg | 60 / 99 lb 27.2 / 44.9 kg | 87 / 134 lb 39.5 / 60.8 kg | 115 / 169 lb 52.2 / 76.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 41 / 75 lb 18.6 / 34 kg | 62 / 103 lb 28.1 / 46.7 kg | 90 / 139 lb 40.8 / 63 kg | 120 / 176 lb 54.4 / 79.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 43 / 78 lb 19.5 / 35.4 kg | 64 / 107 lb 29 / 48.5 kg | 94 / 145 lb 42.6 / 65.8 kg | 124 / 183 lb 56.2 / 83 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 44 / 81 lb 20 / 36.7 kg | 67 / 111 lb 30.4 / 50.3 kg | 97 / 150 lb 44 / 68 kg | 129 / 190 lb 58.5 / 86.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 46 / 84 lb 20.9 / 38.1 kg | 69 / 115 lb 31.3 / 52.2 kg | 101 / 155 lb 45.8 / 70.3 kg | 133 / 196 lb 60.3 / 88.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 48 / 86 lb 21.8 / 39 kg | 71 / 119 lb 32.2 / 54 kg | 104 / 160 lb 47.2 / 72.6 kg | 138 / 203 lb 62.6 / 92.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 49 / 89 lb 22.2 / 40.4 kg | 74 / 123 lb 33.6 / 55.8 kg | 107 / 165 lb 48.5 / 74.8 kg | 142 / 209 lb 64.4 / 94.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 51 / 92 lb 23.1 / 41.7 kg | 76 / 126 lb 34.5 / 57.2 kg | 110 / 170 lb 49.9 / 77.1 kg | 146 / 215 lb 66.2 / 97.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 52 / 94 lb 23.6 / 42.6 kg | 78 / 130 lb 35.4 / 59 kg | 114 / 175 lb 51.7 / 79.4 kg | 150 / 222 lb 68 / 100.7 kg |
How Your Meadows Row vs Chest Supported Row 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 meadows row strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Meadows Row 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 lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the chest supported row strength level
The standards use the sex-specific chest supported row thresholds from the individual 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 larger lifters are expected to row more machine resistance 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 meadows row | Adjust meadows row targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the chest supported row | Use machine-resistance estimated max and adjust 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 Meadows Row and Chest Supported Row 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 chest supported row standard is higher; below zero means the meadows row 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, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
19.1 → 34.9 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the chest supported row standard minus the meadows row standard. A plus sign means the chest supported row standard is higher. A minus sign means the meadows row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg | +34 lb +15.5 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +53 lb +24 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +39 lb +17.6 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +61 lb +27.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg | +69 lb +31.2 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +48 lb +21.7 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +74 lb +33.6 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +75 lb +34.1 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +63 lb +28.5 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg |
How Women’s Meadows Row and Chest Supported Row Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
18.1 → 32.7 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the chest supported row standard minus the meadows row standard. A plus sign means the chest supported row standard is higher. A minus sign means the meadows row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +24 lb +10.8 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +31 lb +14 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +45 lb +20.5 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +32 lb +14.6 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +37 lb +16.7 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg | +53 lb +24 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg |
Meadows Row and Chest Supported Row Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict meadows row and a bilateral chest-supported machine row. Use strict canonical Meadows Row and Chest Supported Row tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Meadows Row
Follow the individual Meadows Row calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Keep the chest on the pad through the full row
Enter the displayed or total loaded resistance under the machine’s convention. Keep the chest and torso fully supported, pull from full arm extension to the lower chest or upper abdomen, and return under control. Do not enter per-side load, unsupported, cable, dumbbell, barbell, or single-arm rows, partial reps, bounced reps, or torso-lifted reps.
Enter one recent Meadows Row result and one recent Chest Supported Row result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: External load for Meadows Row and Displayed or total loaded machine resistance for Chest Supported Row.
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