Reverse Hyperextension vs Bodyweight Back Extension Strength Standards
Compare your reverse hyperextension and bodyweight back extension against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Weight used for Reverse Hyperextension and No external load for Bodyweight Back Extension. Use the entered weight for strict Reverse Hyperextension; use a strict, repeatable bodyweight back extension test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Reverse Hyperextension vs Bodyweight Back Extension Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum result each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. Weight-based standards are shown in pounds and kilograms. Direct-performance standards remain strict repetitions or seconds and show every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Results measured in weight, repetitions, or seconds are not meant to match and are never converted into one another. Use the calculator for your exact inputs and a direct comparison of the strength levels.
Men’s Reverse Hyperextension vs Bodyweight Back Extension Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:112 lb50.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:154 lb69.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:213 lb96.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:280 lb127 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:118 lb53.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:162 lb73.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:225 lb102.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:295 lb133.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:124 lb56.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:171 lb77.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:237 lb107.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:310 lb140.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:130 lb59 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:179 lb81.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:248 lb112.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:325 lb147.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:136 lb61.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:186 lb84.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:259 lb117.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:339 lb153.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:141 lb64 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:194 lb88 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:269 lb122 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:353 lb160.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:147 lb66.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:202 lb91.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:280 lb127 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:367 lb166.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:152 lb68.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:209 lb94.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:290 lb131.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:380 lb172.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:157 lb71.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:216 lb98 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:300 lb136.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:393 lb178.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:162 lb73.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:223 lb101.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:310 lb140.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:406 lb184.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:168 lb76.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:230 lb104.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:320 lb145.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:419 lb190.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:173 lb78.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:237 lb107.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:329 lb149.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:432 lb196 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:178 lb80.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:244 lb110.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:339 lb153.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:444 lb201.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:183 lb83 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:251 lb113.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:348 lb157.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:456 lb206.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:187 lb84.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:258 lb117 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:357 lb161.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:468 lb212.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:192 lb87.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:264 lb119.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:367 lb166.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:480 lb217.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:197 lb89.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:271 lb122.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:376 lb170.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:492 lb223.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:201 lb91.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:277 lb125.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:384 lb174.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:504 lb228.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:206 lb93.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:283 lb128.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:393 lb178.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:515 lb233.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps |
Women’s Reverse Hyperextension vs Bodyweight Back Extension Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:92 lb41.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:129 lb58.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:178 lb80.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:235 lb106.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:98 lb44.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:137 lb62.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:189 lb85.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:250 lb113.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:103 lb46.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:146 lb66.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:201 lb91.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:265 lb120.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 66 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 53 reps50–59: 43 reps60+: 33 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:109 lb49.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:154 lb69.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:212 lb96.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:280 lb127 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 66 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 53 reps50–59: 43 reps60+: 33 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:115 lb52.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:161 lb73 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:223 lb101.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:294 lb133.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 66 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 53 reps50–59: 43 reps60+: 33 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:120 lb54.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:169 lb76.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:233 lb105.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:308 lb139.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 66 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 53 reps50–59: 43 reps60+: 33 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:125 lb56.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:176 lb79.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:243 lb110.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:322 lb146.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:130 lb59 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:184 lb83.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:253 lb114.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:335 lb152 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:136 lb61.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:191 lb86.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:263 lb119.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:348 lb157.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:140 lb63.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:198 lb89.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:273 lb123.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:361 lb163.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:145 lb65.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:205 lb93 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:282 lb127.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:373 lb169.2 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:150 lb68 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:211 lb95.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:292 lb132.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:385 lb174.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:155 lb70.3 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:218 lb98.9 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:301 lb136.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:398 lb180.5 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:160 lb72.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:225 lb102.1 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:310 lb140.6 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:410 lb186 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Reverse Hyperextension:164 lb74.4 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:231 lb104.8 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:319 lb144.7 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps | Reverse Hyperextension:421 lb191 kg Bodyweight Back Extension:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps |
How Your Reverse Hyperextension vs Bodyweight Back Extension Result Is Calculated
The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
1. Estimate the weight-based result
For Reverse Hyperextension, one rep uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, the calculator runs both estimates and keeps the lower result.
- 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.
2. Rate the Reverse Hyperextension result
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Reverse Hyperextension tool. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
3. Rate the Bodyweight Back Extension result
The canonical repetition thresholds map the strict set to a strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one continuous strict bodyweight back extension set scored by repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
4. Compare strength level and progress
The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Rate the reverse hyperextension | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Rate the bodyweight back extension | Rate strict bodyweight back extension repetitions without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict bodyweight back extension reps. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Reverse Hyperextension and Bodyweight Back Extension Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Reverse Hyperextension Elite targets280 lb → 515 lb
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Bodyweight Back Extension Elite targets85 reps → 43 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Comparison boundaryStrength level first
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect direct or unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because repetitions, seconds, and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Reverse Hyperextension and Bodyweight Back Extension Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Reverse Hyperextension Elite targets235 lb → 421 lb
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Bodyweight Back Extension Elite targets78 reps → 39 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Comparison boundaryStrength level first
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Reverse Hyperextension and Bodyweight Back Extension Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict reverse hyperextension test and a strict bodyweight back extension. Use strict canonical Reverse Hyperextension and Bodyweight Back Extension tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Reverse Hyperextension setup and load convention
the entered weight for strict Reverse Hyperextension valid Reverse Hyperextension reps Extend the hips by raising the legs or pendulum through the defined range without uncontrolled swinging. A valid finish requires controlled hip extension and return without lumbar overextension or machine rebound Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
Use a strict, repeatable Bodyweight Back Extension
Follow the individual Bodyweight Back Extension calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Enter one recent Reverse Hyperextension result and one recent Bodyweight Back Extension result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Weight used for Reverse Hyperextension and No external load for Bodyweight Back Extension.
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- Bodyweight Back Extension Strength Standards — View the individual Bodyweight Back Extension standards and next strength-level target.
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