Smith Machine Hip Thrust vs Barbell Glute Bridge Strength Standards
Compare your smith machine hip thrust and barbell glute bridge 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: Displayed machine or stack weight for Smith Machine Hip Thrust and Total barbell weight for Barbell Glute Bridge. Use a strict, repeatable smith machine hip thrust test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules and a floor-based barbell glute bridge with the shoulders and upper back on the floor and a controlled full hip lockout. 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.
Smith Machine Hip Thrust vs Barbell Glute Bridge Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the smith machine hip thrust and barbell glute bridge to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your smith machine hip thrust and barbell glute bridge.
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 Smith Machine Hip Thrust / Barbell Glute Bridge, 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 Smith Machine Hip Thrust vs Barbell Glute Bridge Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Hip Thrust; the second is Barbell Glute Bridge. 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 | 120 / 115 lb 54.4 / 52.2 kg | 165 / 158 lb 74.8 / 71.7 kg | 218 / 215 lb 98.9 / 97.5 kg | 274 / 278 lb 124.3 / 126.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 127 / 121 lb 57.6 / 54.9 kg | 174 / 166 lb 78.9 / 75.3 kg | 230 / 227 lb 104.3 / 103 kg | 289 / 294 lb 131.1 / 133.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 133 / 127 lb 60.3 / 57.6 kg | 183 / 175 lb 83 / 79.4 kg | 241 / 238 lb 109.3 / 108 kg | 303 / 308 lb 137.4 / 139.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 139 / 133 lb 63 / 60.3 kg | 191 / 183 lb 86.6 / 83 kg | 253 / 249 lb 114.8 / 112.9 kg | 318 / 323 lb 144.2 / 146.5 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 145 / 139 lb 65.8 / 63 kg | 200 / 191 lb 90.7 / 86.6 kg | 264 / 260 lb 119.7 / 117.9 kg | 332 / 337 lb 150.6 / 152.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 151 / 145 lb 68.5 / 65.8 kg | 208 / 199 lb 94.3 / 90.3 kg | 275 / 271 lb 124.7 / 122.9 kg | 345 / 351 lb 156.5 / 159.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 157 / 150 lb 71.2 / 68 kg | 216 / 206 lb 98 / 93.4 kg | 286 / 282 lb 129.7 / 127.9 kg | 359 / 365 lb 162.8 / 165.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 163 / 156 lb 73.9 / 70.8 kg | 224 / 214 lb 101.6 / 97.1 kg | 296 / 292 lb 134.3 / 132.4 kg | 372 / 378 lb 168.7 / 171.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 169 / 161 lb 76.7 / 73 kg | 232 / 221 lb 105.2 / 100.2 kg | 306 / 302 lb 138.8 / 137 kg | 385 / 391 lb 174.6 / 177.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 174 / 167 lb 78.9 / 75.7 kg | 239 / 229 lb 108.4 / 103.9 kg | 316 / 312 lb 143.3 / 141.5 kg | 398 / 404 lb 180.5 / 183.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 180 / 172 lb 81.6 / 78 kg | 247 / 236 lb 112 / 107 kg | 326 / 322 lb 147.9 / 146.1 kg | 410 / 417 lb 186 / 189.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 185 / 177 lb 83.9 / 80.3 kg | 254 / 243 lb 115.2 / 110.2 kg | 336 / 332 lb 152.4 / 150.6 kg | 423 / 429 lb 191.9 / 194.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 190 / 182 lb 86.2 / 82.6 kg | 262 / 250 lb 118.8 / 113.4 kg | 346 / 341 lb 156.9 / 154.7 kg | 435 / 442 lb 197.3 / 200.5 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 196 / 187 lb 88.9 / 84.8 kg | 269 / 257 lb 122 / 116.6 kg | 355 / 351 lb 161 / 159.2 kg | 447 / 454 lb 202.8 / 205.9 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 201 / 192 lb 91.2 / 87.1 kg | 276 / 264 lb 125.2 / 119.7 kg | 365 / 360 lb 165.6 / 163.3 kg | 459 / 466 lb 208.2 / 211.4 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 206 / 197 lb 93.4 / 89.4 kg | 283 / 270 lb 128.4 / 122.5 kg | 374 / 369 lb 169.6 / 167.4 kg | 470 / 478 lb 213.2 / 216.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 211 / 202 lb 95.7 / 91.6 kg | 290 / 277 lb 131.5 / 125.6 kg | 383 / 378 lb 173.7 / 171.5 kg | 482 / 490 lb 218.6 / 222.3 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 216 / 207 lb 98 / 93.9 kg | 297 / 284 lb 134.7 / 128.8 kg | 392 / 387 lb 177.8 / 175.5 kg | 493 / 501 lb 223.6 / 227.2 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 221 / 212 lb 100.2 / 96.2 kg | 304 / 290 lb 137.9 / 131.5 kg | 401 / 396 lb 181.9 / 179.6 kg | 504 / 513 lb 228.6 / 232.7 kg |
Women’s Smith Machine Hip Thrust vs Barbell Glute Bridge Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Hip Thrust; the second is Barbell Glute Bridge. 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 | 73 / 85 lb 33.1 / 38.6 kg | 105 / 121 lb 47.6 / 54.9 kg | 142 / 166 lb 64.4 / 75.3 kg | 183 / 217 lb 83 / 98.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 78 / 91 lb 35.4 / 41.3 kg | 112 / 129 lb 50.8 / 58.5 kg | 151 / 176 lb 68.5 / 79.8 kg | 195 / 232 lb 88.5 / 105.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 83 / 97 lb 37.6 / 44 kg | 119 / 137 lb 54 / 62.1 kg | 160 / 187 lb 72.6 / 84.8 kg | 207 / 246 lb 93.9 / 111.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 87 / 102 lb 39.5 / 46.3 kg | 125 / 145 lb 56.7 / 65.8 kg | 169 / 197 lb 76.7 / 89.4 kg | 218 / 259 lb 98.9 / 117.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 92 / 107 lb 41.7 / 48.5 kg | 132 / 152 lb 59.9 / 68.9 kg | 178 / 207 lb 80.7 / 93.9 kg | 229 / 272 lb 103.9 / 123.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 96 / 112 lb 43.5 / 50.8 kg | 138 / 159 lb 62.6 / 72.1 kg | 186 / 217 lb 84.4 / 98.4 kg | 240 / 285 lb 108.9 / 129.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 100 / 117 lb 45.4 / 53.1 kg | 144 / 166 lb 65.3 / 75.3 kg | 194 / 227 lb 88 / 103 kg | 251 / 298 lb 113.9 / 135.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 104 / 122 lb 47.2 / 55.3 kg | 150 / 173 lb 68 / 78.5 kg | 202 / 236 lb 91.6 / 107 kg | 261 / 310 lb 118.4 / 140.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 108 / 126 lb 49 / 57.2 kg | 156 / 180 lb 70.8 / 81.6 kg | 210 / 245 lb 95.3 / 111.1 kg | 271 / 322 lb 122.9 / 146.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 112 / 131 lb 50.8 / 59.4 kg | 162 / 186 lb 73.5 / 84.4 kg | 218 / 254 lb 98.9 / 115.2 kg | 281 / 334 lb 127.5 / 151.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 116 / 136 lb 52.6 / 61.7 kg | 167 / 193 lb 75.7 / 87.5 kg | 225 / 263 lb 102.1 / 119.3 kg | 291 / 345 lb 132 / 156.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 120 / 140 lb 54.4 / 63.5 kg | 173 / 199 lb 78.5 / 90.3 kg | 233 / 272 lb 105.7 / 123.4 kg | 300 / 357 lb 136.1 / 161.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 124 / 145 lb 56.2 / 65.8 kg | 178 / 205 lb 80.7 / 93 kg | 240 / 280 lb 108.9 / 127 kg | 310 / 368 lb 140.6 / 166.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 128 / 149 lb 58.1 / 67.6 kg | 184 / 211 lb 83.5 / 95.7 kg | 247 / 289 lb 112 / 131.1 kg | 319 / 379 lb 144.7 / 171.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 131 / 153 lb 59.4 / 69.4 kg | 189 / 218 lb 85.7 / 98.9 kg | 254 / 297 lb 115.2 / 134.7 kg | 328 / 390 lb 148.8 / 176.9 kg |
How Your Smith Machine Hip Thrust vs Barbell Glute Bridge 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 smith machine hip thrust strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Smith Machine Hip Thrust 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 barbell glute bridge strength level
The barbell glute bridge standards use the sex-specific standards from the individual Barbell Glute Bridge 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 bridge more total weight 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 smith machine hip thrust | Adjust smith machine hip thrust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the barbell glute bridge | Adjust barbell glute bridge 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 Smith Machine Hip Thrust and Barbell Glute Bridge 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 barbell glute bridge standard is higher; below zero means the smith machine hip thrust 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.
Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
1.8 → 4.1 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell glute bridge standard minus the smith machine hip thrust standard. A plus sign means the barbell glute bridge standard is higher. A minus sign means the smith machine hip thrust standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg | −7 lb −3.1 kg | −3 lb −1.4 kg | +4 lb +1.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −3 lb −1.3 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −3 lb −1.3 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −4 lb −1.9 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −6 lb −2.8 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | +5 lb +2.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −6 lb −2.7 kg | −9 lb −4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | +6 lb +2.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −10 lb −4.6 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | +6 lb +2.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −7 lb −3.1 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −4 lb −1.9 kg | +6 lb +2.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −8 lb −3.7 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | +6 lb +2.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | +6 lb +2.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | +7 lb +3.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | +6 lb +2.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −8 lb −3.6 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −4 lb −1.8 kg | +7 lb +3.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | +7 lb +3.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −9 lb −4 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −5 lb −2.2 kg | +8 lb +3.7 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −9 lb −4 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −5 lb −2.3 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg |
How Women’s Smith Machine Hip Thrust and Barbell Glute Bridge Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
15.4 → 28.1 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell glute bridge standard minus the smith machine hip thrust standard. A plus sign means the barbell glute bridge standard is higher. A minus sign means the smith machine hip thrust standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +12 lb +5.5 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +37 lb +16.7 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +20 lb +9 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +31 lb +14 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +23 lb +10.5 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +24 lb +10.8 kg | +35 lb +15.8 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +53 lb +24 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg |
Smith Machine Hip Thrust and Barbell Glute Bridge Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict smith machine hip thrust and a floor-based barbell glute bridge. Use strict canonical Smith Machine Hip Thrust and Barbell Glute Bridge tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Smith Machine Hip Thrust
Follow the individual Smith Machine Hip Thrust calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Use a floor-based barbell glute bridge
Keep the shoulders and upper back on the floor, drive through planted feet, raise the bar to a controlled hip lockout, and return to the same bottom position. Do not enter a bench-supported hip thrust, Smith-machine bridge, machine glute drive, partial rep, or barbell weight that excludes part of the loaded total.
Enter one recent Smith Machine Hip Thrust result and one recent Barbell Glute Bridge result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Displayed machine or stack weight for Smith Machine Hip Thrust and Total barbell weight for Barbell Glute Bridge.
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