Renegade Row vs Dumbbell Man Maker Strength Standards
Compare your renegade row and dumbbell man maker 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.
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use a strict, repeatable renegade row test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules and the entered weight for strict Dumbbell Man Maker. 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.
Renegade Row vs Dumbbell Man Maker Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the renegade row and dumbbell man maker to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your renegade row and dumbbell man maker.
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 Renegade Row / Dumbbell Man Maker, 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 Renegade Row vs Dumbbell Man Maker Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Renegade Row; the second is Dumbbell Man Maker. 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 | 25 / 45 lb 11.3 / 20.4 kg | 39 / 66 lb 17.7 / 29.9 kg | 56 / 92 lb 25.4 / 41.7 kg | 76 / 120 lb 34.5 / 54.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 26 / 47 lb 11.8 / 21.3 kg | 41 / 69 lb 18.6 / 31.3 kg | 59 / 97 lb 26.8 / 44 kg | 80 / 127 lb 36.3 / 57.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 28 / 50 lb 12.7 / 22.7 kg | 43 / 73 lb 19.5 / 33.1 kg | 62 / 102 lb 28.1 / 46.3 kg | 84 / 133 lb 38.1 / 60.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 29 / 52 lb 13.2 / 23.6 kg | 45 / 76 lb 20.4 / 34.5 kg | 65 / 107 lb 29.5 / 48.5 kg | 88 / 139 lb 39.9 / 63 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 30 / 54 lb 13.6 / 24.5 kg | 47 / 79 lb 21.3 / 35.8 kg | 68 / 111 lb 30.8 / 50.3 kg | 92 / 145 lb 41.7 / 65.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 32 / 57 lb 14.5 / 25.9 kg | 49 / 83 lb 22.2 / 37.6 kg | 71 / 116 lb 32.2 / 52.6 kg | 96 / 151 lb 43.5 / 68.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 33 / 59 lb 15 / 26.8 kg | 51 / 86 lb 23.1 / 39 kg | 73 / 121 lb 33.1 / 54.9 kg | 99 / 157 lb 44.9 / 71.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 34 / 61 lb 15.4 / 27.7 kg | 53 / 89 lb 24 / 40.4 kg | 76 / 125 lb 34.5 / 56.7 kg | 103 / 163 lb 46.7 / 73.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 35 / 63 lb 15.9 / 28.6 kg | 55 / 92 lb 24.9 / 41.7 kg | 79 / 129 lb 35.8 / 58.5 kg | 107 / 169 lb 48.5 / 76.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 36 / 65 lb 16.3 / 29.5 kg | 57 / 95 lb 25.9 / 43.1 kg | 81 / 134 lb 36.7 / 60.8 kg | 110 / 174 lb 49.9 / 78.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 37 / 67 lb 16.8 / 30.4 kg | 58 / 98 lb 26.3 / 44.5 kg | 84 / 138 lb 38.1 / 62.6 kg | 114 / 180 lb 51.7 / 81.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 39 / 69 lb 17.7 / 31.3 kg | 60 / 101 lb 27.2 / 45.8 kg | 86 / 142 lb 39 / 64.4 kg | 117 / 185 lb 53.1 / 83.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 40 / 71 lb 18.1 / 32.2 kg | 62 / 104 lb 28.1 / 47.2 kg | 89 / 146 lb 40.4 / 66.2 kg | 120 / 190 lb 54.4 / 86.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 41 / 73 lb 18.6 / 33.1 kg | 64 / 107 lb 29 / 48.5 kg | 91 / 150 lb 41.3 / 68 kg | 124 / 196 lb 56.2 / 88.9 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 42 / 75 lb 19.1 / 34 kg | 65 / 110 lb 29.5 / 49.9 kg | 94 / 154 lb 42.6 / 69.9 kg | 127 / 201 lb 57.6 / 91.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 43 / 77 lb 19.5 / 34.9 kg | 67 / 112 lb 30.4 / 50.8 kg | 96 / 158 lb 43.5 / 71.7 kg | 130 / 206 lb 59 / 93.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 44 / 79 lb 20 / 35.8 kg | 69 / 115 lb 31.3 / 52.2 kg | 98 / 162 lb 44.5 / 73.5 kg | 133 / 211 lb 60.3 / 95.7 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 45 / 81 lb 20.4 / 36.7 kg | 70 / 118 lb 31.8 / 53.5 kg | 101 / 166 lb 45.8 / 75.3 kg | 137 / 216 lb 62.1 / 98 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 46 / 83 lb 20.9 / 37.6 kg | 72 / 121 lb 32.7 / 54.9 kg | 103 / 169 lb 46.7 / 76.7 kg | 140 / 221 lb 63.5 / 100.2 kg |
Women’s Renegade Row vs Dumbbell Man Maker Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Renegade Row; the second is Dumbbell Man Maker. 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 | 16 / 24 lb 7.3 / 10.9 kg | 25 / 38 lb 11.3 / 17.2 kg | 37 / 55 lb 16.8 / 24.9 kg | 50 / 73 lb 22.7 / 33.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 17 / 26 lb 7.7 / 11.8 kg | 27 / 41 lb 12.2 / 18.6 kg | 39 / 59 lb 17.7 / 26.8 kg | 53 / 78 lb 24 / 35.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 18 / 28 lb 8.2 / 12.7 kg | 28 / 43 lb 12.7 / 19.5 kg | 41 / 62 lb 18.6 / 28.1 kg | 56 / 83 lb 25.4 / 37.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 19 / 29 lb 8.6 / 13.2 kg | 30 / 45 lb 13.6 / 20.4 kg | 44 / 65 lb 20 / 29.5 kg | 59 / 87 lb 26.8 / 39.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 20 / 31 lb 9.1 / 14.1 kg | 32 / 48 lb 14.5 / 21.8 kg | 46 / 69 lb 20.9 / 31.3 kg | 62 / 92 lb 28.1 / 41.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 21 / 32 lb 9.5 / 14.5 kg | 33 / 50 lb 15 / 22.7 kg | 48 / 72 lb 21.8 / 32.7 kg | 65 / 96 lb 29.5 / 43.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 22 / 33 lb 10 / 15 kg | 34 / 52 lb 15.4 / 23.6 kg | 50 / 75 lb 22.7 / 34 kg | 68 / 100 lb 30.8 / 45.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 23 / 35 lb 10.4 / 15.9 kg | 36 / 54 lb 16.3 / 24.5 kg | 52 / 78 lb 23.6 / 35.4 kg | 71 / 104 lb 32.2 / 47.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 24 / 36 lb 10.9 / 16.3 kg | 37 / 56 lb 16.8 / 25.4 kg | 54 / 81 lb 24.5 / 36.7 kg | 73 / 108 lb 33.1 / 49 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 25 / 37 lb 11.3 / 16.8 kg | 39 / 59 lb 17.7 / 26.8 kg | 56 / 84 lb 25.4 / 38.1 kg | 76 / 112 lb 34.5 / 50.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 25 / 39 lb 11.3 / 17.7 kg | 40 / 61 lb 18.1 / 27.7 kg | 58 / 87 lb 26.3 / 39.5 kg | 79 / 116 lb 35.8 / 52.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 26 / 40 lb 11.8 / 18.1 kg | 41 / 63 lb 18.6 / 28.6 kg | 60 / 90 lb 27.2 / 40.8 kg | 81 / 120 lb 36.7 / 54.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 27 / 41 lb 12.2 / 18.6 kg | 43 / 65 lb 19.5 / 29.5 kg | 62 / 93 lb 28.1 / 42.2 kg | 84 / 124 lb 38.1 / 56.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 28 / 43 lb 12.7 / 19.5 kg | 44 / 66 lb 20 / 29.9 kg | 64 / 96 lb 29 / 43.5 kg | 86 / 128 lb 39 / 58.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 29 / 44 lb 13.2 / 20 kg | 45 / 68 lb 20.4 / 30.8 kg | 66 / 98 lb 29.9 / 44.5 kg | 89 / 131 lb 40.4 / 59.4 kg |
How Your Renegade Row vs Dumbbell Man Maker 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 renegade row strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Renegade 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 dumbbell man maker strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Dumbbell Man Maker 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 lift more 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 renegade row | Adjust renegade row targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the dumbbell man maker | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved 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 Renegade Row and Dumbbell Man Maker 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 dumbbell man maker standard is higher; below zero means the renegade 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.
19.9 → 36.7 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the dumbbell man maker standard minus the renegade row standard. A plus sign means the dumbbell man maker standard is higher. A minus sign means the renegade row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +55 lb +25 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | +36 lb +16.4 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +62 lb +28.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +64 lb +29 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +68 lb +30.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +70 lb +31.8 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +59 lb +26.7 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +60 lb +27.3 kg | +74 lb +33.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +62 lb +28.2 kg | +76 lb +34.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +35 lb +15.8 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +64 lb +29 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +48 lb +21.7 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +79 lb +35.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +37 lb +16.7 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +66 lb +30 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg |
How Women’s Renegade Row and Dumbbell Man Maker Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
10.4 → 19 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the dumbbell man maker standard minus the renegade row standard. A plus sign means the dumbbell man maker standard is higher. A minus sign means the renegade row standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +10 lb +4.5 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +31 lb +14 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +32 lb +14.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +33 lb +15 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +22 lb +9.9 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +32 lb +14.6 kg | +42 lb +19 kg |
Renegade Row and Dumbbell Man Maker Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict renegade row and a strict dumbbell man maker test. Use strict canonical Renegade Row and Dumbbell Man Maker tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Renegade Row
Follow the individual Renegade Row calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Use the canonical Dumbbell Man Maker setup and load convention
the entered weight for strict Dumbbell Man Maker valid Dumbbell Man Maker reps Complete the declared floor/push-up and row sequence, transition the dumbbells to standing or front rack, then complete the squat/clean-to-overhead finish under control. A valid finish requires both dumbbells locked out overhead, hips and knees extended, shoulders stable, and the full sequence completed in order Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
Enter one recent Renegade Row result and one recent Dumbbell Man Maker result
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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