Sissy Squat vs Barbell Front Squat Strength Standards
Compare your sissy squat and barbell front squat 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: No external load for Sissy Squat and Total barbell weight for Barbell Front Squat. Use one continuous unassisted bodyweight sissy squat set through the approved range; use a barbell front squat with a stable front rack, upright controlled descent below parallel, and full standing lockout. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Sissy Squat vs Barbell Front Squat 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 Sissy Squat vs Barbell Front Squat 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 | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Front Squat:119 lb54 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Barbell Front Squat:154 lb69.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:203 lb92.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Barbell Front Squat:259 lb117.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Front Squat:126 lb57.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Barbell Front Squat:162 lb73.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:214 lb97.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Barbell Front Squat:273 lb123.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Front Squat:132 lb59.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Barbell Front Squat:171 lb77.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:225 lb102.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Barbell Front Squat:287 lb130.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:138 lb62.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Front Squat:179 lb81.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Front Squat:236 lb107 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Barbell Front Squat:301 lb136.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:144 lb65.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Front Squat:186 lb84.4 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Front Squat:246 lb111.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Barbell Front Squat:314 lb142.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:150 lb68 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Front Squat:194 lb88 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Front Squat:256 lb116.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Barbell Front Squat:327 lb148.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:156 lb70.8 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Front Squat:202 lb91.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Front Squat:266 lb120.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Barbell Front Squat:340 lb154.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:162 lb73.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Front Squat:209 lb94.8 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Front Squat:276 lb125.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Barbell Front Squat:352 lb159.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:168 lb76.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:216 lb98 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:286 lb129.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:364 lb165.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:173 lb78.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:223 lb101.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:295 lb133.8 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:376 lb170.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:179 lb81.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:230 lb104.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:304 lb137.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:388 lb176 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:184 lb83.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:237 lb107.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:313 lb142 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:400 lb181.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:189 lb85.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:244 lb110.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:323 lb146.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:411 lb186.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:195 lb88.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:251 lb113.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:331 lb150.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:423 lb191.9 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:200 lb90.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:258 lb117 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:340 lb154.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:434 lb196.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:205 lb93 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:264 lb119.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:349 lb158.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:445 lb201.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:210 lb95.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:271 lb122.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:357 lb161.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:456 lb206.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:215 lb97.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:277 lb125.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:366 lb166 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:467 lb211.8 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:220 lb99.8 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:283 lb128.4 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Front Squat:374 lb169.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Barbell Front Squat:477 lb216.4 kg |
Women’s Sissy Squat vs Barbell Front Squat 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 | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Front Squat:86 lb39 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Barbell Front Squat:114 lb51.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Barbell Front Squat:149 lb67.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Barbell Front Squat:189 lb85.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Front Squat:92 lb41.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Barbell Front Squat:122 lb55.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Barbell Front Squat:159 lb72.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Barbell Front Squat:202 lb91.6 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:97 lb44 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Front Squat:129 lb58.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Front Squat:168 lb76.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Front Squat:214 lb97.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:103 lb46.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Front Squat:136 lb61.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Front Squat:177 lb80.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Front Squat:225 lb102.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:108 lb49 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Front Squat:143 lb64.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Front Squat:186 lb84.4 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Front Squat:237 lb107.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:113 lb51.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Front Squat:150 lb68 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Front Squat:195 lb88.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Front Squat:248 lb112.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:118 lb53.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:157 lb71.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Front Squat:204 lb92.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:259 lb117.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:123 lb55.8 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:163 lb73.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Front Squat:212 lb96.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:270 lb122.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:128 lb58.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:169 lb76.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Front Squat:220 lb99.8 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:280 lb127 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:132 lb59.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:176 lb79.8 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Front Squat:228 lb103.4 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:290 lb131.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:137 lb62.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:182 lb82.6 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Front Squat:236 lb107 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:300 lb136.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:141 lb64 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:188 lb85.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Front Squat:244 lb110.7 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:310 lb140.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:146 lb66.2 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:194 lb88 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Front Squat:252 lb114.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:320 lb145.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:150 lb68 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:199 lb90.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Front Squat:259 lb117.5 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:330 lb149.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Front Squat:155 lb70.3 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Front Squat:205 lb93 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Front Squat:267 lb121.1 kg | Sissy Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Front Squat:339 lb153.8 kg |
How Your Sissy Squat vs Barbell Front Squat 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 Barbell Front Squat, 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 Sissy Squat result
Sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition thresholds map the strict set to a canonical strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one continuous unassisted bodyweight sissy squat set scored by total strict reps and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Barbell Front Squat result
The standards use the sex-specific front squat thresholds from the individual tool. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
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 sissy squat | Rate one continuous strict bodyweight sissy squat set without converting repetitions into weight. Measurement: Total strict reps. |
| Rate the barbell front squat | Use total-barbell estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Sissy Squat and Barbell Front Squat Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
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 Sissy Squat and Barbell Front Squat Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
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.
Sissy Squat and Barbell Front Squat Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict bodyweight sissy squat and a full-depth barbell front squat. Use strict canonical Sissy Squat and Barbell Front Squat tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Count one continuous unassisted set
Use the approved sissy-squat range with controlled trunk and hips and return to a stable top position. Do not count weighted, machine, regular-squat, reverse-Nordic, assisted, partial, or combined-set reps.
Keep the bar in the front rack through full depth
Enter the bar plus all plates. Support the bar across the front of the shoulders, descend under control until the hip crease is below the top of the knee, and stand to full lockout while retaining the front rack. Do not enter per-side plates, back squats, Zercher or goblet squats, Smith or machine squats, partial reps, assisted reps, or reps that lose the front rack.
Enter one recent Sissy Squat result and one recent Barbell Front Squat result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: No external load for Sissy Squat and Total barbell weight for Barbell Front Squat.
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