Push Press vs Two Kettlebell Floor Press Strength Standards
Compare your push press and double kettlebell floor press against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Use one clean 1–12-rep set per lift to review estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, leg drive initiates the bar path and the arms finish the lockout overhead. For the second exercise, lower both kettlebells to controlled upper-arm or triceps floor contact, press to simultaneous elbow lockout, and avoid bridging, bounced floor contact, bench-press range, alternating reps, spotter assistance. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Push Press vs Double Kettlebell Floor Press Strength Standards
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the push press and double kettlebell floor press 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 Push Press / Double Kettlebell Floor Press, with pounds above kilograms. Use the calculator for your exact bodyweight and recent sets.
Men’s Push Press vs Double Kettlebell Floor Press 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 | Push Press | 91 lb41.3 kg | 107 lb48.5 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 158 lb71.7 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 59 lb26.8 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 118 lb53.5 kg | 148 lb67.1 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Push Press | 96 lb43.5 kg | 113 lb51.3 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | 167 lb75.7 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 62 lb28.1 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Push Press | 101 lb45.8 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 140 lb63.5 kg | 175 lb79.4 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 65 lb29.5 kg | 96 lb43.5 kg | 131 lb59.4 kg | 164 lb74.4 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Push Press | 106 lb48.1 kg | 125 lb56.7 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | 184 lb83.5 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 68 lb30.8 kg | 101 lb45.8 kg | 137 lb62.1 kg | 172 lb78 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Push Press | 111 lb50.3 kg | 130 lb59 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg | 192 lb87.1 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 71 lb32.2 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg | 179 lb81.2 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Push Press | 115 lb52.2 kg | 136 lb61.7 kg | 159 lb72.1 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 74 lb33.6 kg | 110 lb49.9 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Push Press | 120 lb54.4 kg | 141 lb64 kg | 165 lb74.8 kg | 207 lb93.9 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 77 lb34.9 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | 154 lb69.9 kg | 194 lb88 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Push Press | 124 lb56.2 kg | 146 lb66.2 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | 215 lb97.5 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 80 lb36.3 kg | 118 lb53.5 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 201 lb91.2 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Push Press | 128 lb58.1 kg | 151 lb68.5 kg | 177 lb80.3 kg | 222 lb100.7 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 83 lb37.6 kg | 122 lb55.3 kg | 166 lb75.3 kg | 208 lb94.3 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Push Press | 133 lb60.3 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 183 lb83 kg | 230 lb104.3 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 86 lb39 kg | 126 lb57.2 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | 215 lb97.5 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Push Press | 137 lb62.1 kg | 161 lb73 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg | 237 lb107.5 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 88 lb39.9 kg | 130 lb59 kg | 176 lb79.8 kg | 222 lb100.7 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Push Press | 141 lb64 kg | 166 lb75.3 kg | 194 lb88 kg | 244 lb110.7 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 91 lb41.3 kg | 134 lb60.8 kg | 182 lb82.6 kg | 228 lb103.4 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Push Press | 145 lb65.8 kg | 171 lb77.6 kg | 200 lb90.7 kg | 251 lb113.9 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 93 lb42.2 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | 187 lb84.8 kg | 235 lb106.6 kg | |
| 250 lb113.4 kg | Push Press | 149 lb67.6 kg | 175 lb79.4 kg | 205 lb93 kg | 258 lb117 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 96 lb43.5 kg | 142 lb64.4 kg | 192 lb87.1 kg | 241 lb109.3 kg | |
| 260 lb117.9 kg | Push Press | 153 lb69.4 kg | 180 lb81.6 kg | 211 lb95.7 kg | 265 lb120.2 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 99 lb44.9 kg | 145 lb65.8 kg | 197 lb89.4 kg | 248 lb112.5 kg | |
| 270 lb122.5 kg | Push Press | 157 lb71.2 kg | 185 lb83.9 kg | 216 lb98 kg | 272 lb123.4 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 101 lb45.8 kg | 149 lb67.6 kg | 202 lb91.6 kg | 254 lb115.2 kg | |
| 280 lb127 kg | Push Press | 161 lb73 kg | 189 lb85.7 kg | 221 lb100.2 kg | 278 lb126.1 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 104 lb47.2 kg | 153 lb69.4 kg | 207 lb93.9 kg | 260 lb117.9 kg | |
| 290 lb131.5 kg | Push Press | 164 lb74.4 kg | 194 lb88 kg | 227 lb103 kg | 285 lb129.3 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 106 lb48.1 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg | 212 lb96.2 kg | 266 lb120.7 kg | |
| 300 lb136.1 kg | Push Press | 168 lb76.2 kg | 198 lb89.8 kg | 232 lb105.2 kg | 292 lb132.4 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 108 lb49 kg | 160 lb72.6 kg | 217 lb98.4 kg | 273 lb123.8 kg |
Women’s Push Press vs Double Kettlebell Floor Press 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 | Push Press | 43 lb19.5 kg | 54 lb24.5 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 30 lb13.6 kg | 46 lb20.9 kg | 66 lb29.9 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | |
| 110 lb49.9 kg | Push Press | 46 lb20.9 kg | 58 lb26.3 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 93 lb42.2 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 32 lb14.5 kg | 49 lb22.2 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 93 lb42.2 kg | |
| 120 lb54.4 kg | Push Press | 49 lb22.2 kg | 61 lb27.7 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 34 lb15.4 kg | 52 lb23.6 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | |
| 130 lb59 kg | Push Press | 52 lb23.6 kg | 65 lb29.5 kg | 79 lb35.8 kg | 104 lb47.2 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 35 lb15.9 kg | 55 lb24.9 kg | 79 lb35.8 kg | 104 lb47.2 kg | |
| 140 lb63.5 kg | Push Press | 54 lb24.5 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 83 lb37.6 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 37 lb16.8 kg | 57 lb25.9 kg | 83 lb37.6 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | |
| 150 lb68 kg | Push Press | 57 lb25.9 kg | 71 lb32.2 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 39 lb17.7 kg | 60 lb27.2 kg | 87 lb39.5 kg | 114 lb51.7 kg | |
| 160 lb72.6 kg | Push Press | 60 lb27.2 kg | 74 lb33.6 kg | 91 lb41.3 kg | 119 lb54 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 41 lb18.6 kg | 63 lb28.6 kg | 91 lb41.3 kg | 119 lb54 kg | |
| 170 lb77.1 kg | Push Press | 62 lb28.1 kg | 77 lb34.9 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 42 lb19.1 kg | 65 lb29.5 kg | 95 lb43.1 kg | 124 lb56.2 kg | |
| 180 lb81.6 kg | Push Press | 64 lb29 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 44 lb20 kg | 68 lb30.8 kg | 98 lb44.5 kg | 129 lb58.5 kg | |
| 190 lb86.2 kg | Push Press | 67 lb30.4 kg | 83 lb37.6 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 46 lb20.9 kg | 70 lb31.8 kg | 102 lb46.3 kg | 133 lb60.3 kg | |
| 200 lb90.7 kg | Push Press | 69 lb31.3 kg | 86 lb39 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 47 lb21.3 kg | 73 lb33.1 kg | 105 lb47.6 kg | 138 lb62.6 kg | |
| 210 lb95.3 kg | Push Press | 71 lb32.2 kg | 89 lb40.4 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 49 lb22.2 kg | 75 lb34 kg | 109 lb49.4 kg | 143 lb64.9 kg | |
| 220 lb99.8 kg | Push Press | 74 lb33.6 kg | 92 lb41.7 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 50 lb22.7 kg | 77 lb34.9 kg | 112 lb50.8 kg | 147 lb66.7 kg | |
| 230 lb104.3 kg | Push Press | 76 lb34.5 kg | 94 lb42.6 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 52 lb23.6 kg | 80 lb36.3 kg | 116 lb52.6 kg | 152 lb68.9 kg | |
| 240 lb108.9 kg | Push Press | 78 lb35.4 kg | 97 lb44 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg |
| Double Kettlebell Floor Press | 53 lb24 kg | 82 lb37.2 kg | 119 lb54 kg | 156 lb70.8 kg |
How Your Push Press vs Double Kettlebell Floor Press Result Is Calculated
Both lifts are scored independently first: estimated max, bodyweight-adjusted strength level, and progress toward the next level. Those ratings drive the comparison.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
A one-rep set uses the entered weight. For 2–12 reps, both formulas are calculated and the lower estimate is retained.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
For the most useful Push Press vs Double Kettlebell Floor Press comparison, enter clean, difficult sets performed with the same technique and range of motion you use in training. Lower-rep sets usually require less extrapolation.
2. Find the push press strength level
The push press 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.
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 double kettlebell floor press strength level
For double kettlebell floor press, 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.
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.
The result identifies the lower standards rating, not its cause. Technique, fatigue, training history, and set quality can all affect the comparison. 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 push press | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the double kettlebell floor press | 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. |
Use the calculator above to view both estimated maxes, strength levels, next targets, and the resulting priority or Balanced verdict.
How Men’s Push Press and Double Kettlebell Floor Press Standards Differ
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
Across all listed bodyweights, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite keep the same higher-target direction.
4.6 → 8.6 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Double Kettlebell Floor Press standard minus the Push Press standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Double Kettlebell Floor Press standard is higher, and below zero means the Push Press 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 Push Press and Double Kettlebell Floor Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
The higher target remains with Push Press for Novice and Intermediate throughout the table.
At Elite, the difference is 0 kg at 100 lb and 0 kg at 240 lb.
How to read this chart: Choose a strength level and follow its line across bodyweight. Values show the Double Kettlebell Floor Press standard minus the Push Press standard: zero means equal, above zero means the Double Kettlebell Floor Press standard is higher, and below zero means the Push Press 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.
Push Press and Double Kettlebell Floor Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
Valid results depend on using the specified push press and double kettlebell floor press technique and load convention. Use strict, repeatable Push Press and Double Kettlebell Floor Press 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 exercise-specific Push Press setup and load convention
Barbell starts in the front rack position at the shoulders. A controlled dip is performed using the legs and hips before driving the bar upward. Leg drive initiates the bar path and the arms finish the lockout overhead. Each rep counts only when the bar is fully locked out overhead with elbows fully extended. The bar must remain under control throughout the full range of motion. Dip depth and technique must stay consistent across tests. Raw lifting only. Allowed equipment: barbell, rack, belt (optional), wrist wraps (optional), lifting shoes (optional). Excluded variations: strict overhead press (no leg drive), push jerk, split jerk, partial lockout reps, Smith machine pressing, and machine shoulder press variations. Estimated 1RM is calculated from the entered load and reps.
Use the Double Kettlebell Floor Press setup and load convention
The total combined weight of both kettlebells floor pressed from controlled upper-arm floor contact. Valid paired-kettlebell floor press reps. Lower both kettlebells to controlled upper-arm or triceps floor contact, press to simultaneous elbow lockout, and avoid bridging, bounced floor contact, bench-press range, alternating reps, spotter assistance, or one-bell substitutions. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Push Press result and one recent Double Kettlebell Floor Press result
First lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms.
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