Smith Machine Hip Thrust vs Glute Drive Machine Strength Standards
Compare your smith machine hip thrust and glute drive machine 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 load and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use a strict, repeatable smith machine hip thrust test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules and a glute drive machine repetition using a fixed pad and foot setup, full controlled bottom range, hip extension to the machine-defined top, and no lumbar substitution. 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 Glute Drive Machine Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the smith machine hip thrust and glute drive machine 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 glute drive machine.
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 / Glute Drive Machine, 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 Glute Drive Machine Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Hip Thrust; the second is Glute Drive Machine. 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 / 133 lb 54.4 / 60.3 kg | 165 / 185 lb 74.8 / 83.9 kg | 218 / 245 lb 98.9 / 111.1 kg | 274 / 308 lb 124.3 / 139.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 127 / 141 lb 57.6 / 64 kg | 174 / 195 lb 78.9 / 88.5 kg | 230 / 259 lb 104.3 / 117.5 kg | 289 / 325 lb 131.1 / 147.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 133 / 148 lb 60.3 / 67.1 kg | 183 / 205 lb 83 / 93 kg | 241 / 272 lb 109.3 / 123.4 kg | 303 / 341 lb 137.4 / 154.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 139 / 155 lb 63 / 70.3 kg | 191 / 214 lb 86.6 / 97.1 kg | 253 / 284 lb 114.8 / 128.8 kg | 318 / 357 lb 144.2 / 161.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 145 / 161 lb 65.8 / 73 kg | 200 / 224 lb 90.7 / 101.6 kg | 264 / 297 lb 119.7 / 134.7 kg | 332 / 373 lb 150.6 / 169.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 151 / 168 lb 68.5 / 76.2 kg | 208 / 233 lb 94.3 / 105.7 kg | 275 / 309 lb 124.7 / 140.2 kg | 345 / 388 lb 156.5 / 176 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 157 / 175 lb 71.2 / 79.4 kg | 216 / 242 lb 98 / 109.8 kg | 286 / 321 lb 129.7 / 145.6 kg | 359 / 403 lb 162.8 / 182.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 163 / 181 lb 73.9 / 82.1 kg | 224 / 251 lb 101.6 / 113.9 kg | 296 / 333 lb 134.3 / 151 kg | 372 / 418 lb 168.7 / 189.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 169 / 187 lb 76.7 / 84.8 kg | 232 / 260 lb 105.2 / 117.9 kg | 306 / 345 lb 138.8 / 156.5 kg | 385 / 433 lb 174.6 / 196.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 174 / 193 lb 78.9 / 87.5 kg | 239 / 268 lb 108.4 / 121.6 kg | 316 / 356 lb 143.3 / 161.5 kg | 398 / 447 lb 180.5 / 202.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 180 / 200 lb 81.6 / 90.7 kg | 247 / 277 lb 112 / 125.6 kg | 326 / 367 lb 147.9 / 166.5 kg | 410 / 461 lb 186 / 209.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 185 / 206 lb 83.9 / 93.4 kg | 254 / 285 lb 115.2 / 129.3 kg | 336 / 378 lb 152.4 / 171.5 kg | 423 / 475 lb 191.9 / 215.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 190 / 212 lb 86.2 / 96.2 kg | 262 / 293 lb 118.8 / 132.9 kg | 346 / 389 lb 156.9 / 176.4 kg | 435 / 488 lb 197.3 / 221.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 196 / 217 lb 88.9 / 98.4 kg | 269 / 301 lb 122 / 136.5 kg | 355 / 400 lb 161 / 181.4 kg | 447 / 502 lb 202.8 / 227.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 201 / 223 lb 91.2 / 101.2 kg | 276 / 309 lb 125.2 / 140.2 kg | 365 / 410 lb 165.6 / 186 kg | 459 / 515 lb 208.2 / 233.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 206 / 229 lb 93.4 / 103.9 kg | 283 / 317 lb 128.4 / 143.8 kg | 374 / 421 lb 169.6 / 191 kg | 470 / 528 lb 213.2 / 239.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 211 / 234 lb 95.7 / 106.1 kg | 290 / 325 lb 131.5 / 147.4 kg | 383 / 431 lb 173.7 / 195.5 kg | 482 / 541 lb 218.6 / 245.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 216 / 240 lb 98 / 108.9 kg | 297 / 333 lb 134.7 / 151 kg | 392 / 441 lb 177.8 / 200 kg | 493 / 554 lb 223.6 / 251.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 221 / 245 lb 100.2 / 111.1 kg | 304 / 340 lb 137.9 / 154.2 kg | 401 / 452 lb 181.9 / 205 kg | 504 / 567 lb 228.6 / 257.2 kg |
Women’s Smith Machine Hip Thrust vs Glute Drive Machine Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Hip Thrust; the second is Glute Drive Machine. 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 / 87 lb 33.1 / 39.5 kg | 105 / 124 lb 47.6 / 56.2 kg | 142 / 167 lb 64.4 / 75.7 kg | 183 / 215 lb 83 / 97.5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 78 / 93 lb 35.4 / 42.2 kg | 112 / 132 lb 50.8 / 59.9 kg | 151 / 178 lb 68.5 / 80.7 kg | 195 / 229 lb 88.5 / 103.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 83 / 98 lb 37.6 / 44.5 kg | 119 / 140 lb 54 / 63.5 kg | 160 / 189 lb 72.6 / 85.7 kg | 207 / 243 lb 93.9 / 110.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 87 / 104 lb 39.5 / 47.2 kg | 125 / 147 lb 56.7 / 66.7 kg | 169 / 199 lb 76.7 / 90.3 kg | 218 / 256 lb 98.9 / 116.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 92 / 109 lb 41.7 / 49.4 kg | 132 / 155 lb 59.9 / 70.3 kg | 178 / 209 lb 80.7 / 94.8 kg | 229 / 269 lb 103.9 / 122 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 96 / 114 lb 43.5 / 51.7 kg | 138 / 162 lb 62.6 / 73.5 kg | 186 / 219 lb 84.4 / 99.3 kg | 240 / 282 lb 108.9 / 127.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 100 / 119 lb 45.4 / 54 kg | 144 / 169 lb 65.3 / 76.7 kg | 194 / 229 lb 88 / 103.9 kg | 251 / 294 lb 113.9 / 133.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 104 / 124 lb 47.2 / 56.2 kg | 150 / 176 lb 68 / 79.8 kg | 202 / 238 lb 91.6 / 108 kg | 261 / 307 lb 118.4 / 139.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 108 / 129 lb 49 / 58.5 kg | 156 / 183 lb 70.8 / 83 kg | 210 / 247 lb 95.3 / 112 kg | 271 / 318 lb 122.9 / 144.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 112 / 133 lb 50.8 / 60.3 kg | 162 / 190 lb 73.5 / 86.2 kg | 218 / 256 lb 98.9 / 116.1 kg | 281 / 330 lb 127.5 / 149.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 116 / 138 lb 52.6 / 62.6 kg | 167 / 196 lb 75.7 / 88.9 kg | 225 / 265 lb 102.1 / 120.2 kg | 291 / 342 lb 132 / 155.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 120 / 143 lb 54.4 / 64.9 kg | 173 / 203 lb 78.5 / 92.1 kg | 233 / 274 lb 105.7 / 124.3 kg | 300 / 353 lb 136.1 / 160.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 124 / 147 lb 56.2 / 66.7 kg | 178 / 209 lb 80.7 / 94.8 kg | 240 / 283 lb 108.9 / 128.4 kg | 310 / 364 lb 140.6 / 165.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 128 / 152 lb 58.1 / 68.9 kg | 184 / 215 lb 83.5 / 97.5 kg | 247 / 291 lb 112 / 132 kg | 319 / 375 lb 144.7 / 170.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 131 / 156 lb 59.4 / 70.8 kg | 189 / 222 lb 85.7 / 100.7 kg | 254 / 300 lb 115.2 / 136.1 kg | 328 / 386 lb 148.8 / 175.1 kg |
How Your Smith Machine Hip Thrust vs Glute Drive Machine 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 glute drive machine strength level
The standards use the sex-specific glute drive machine thresholds from the individual 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 move more machine resistance 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 glute drive machine | Use machine-resistance estimated max and adjust 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 Glute Drive Machine 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 glute drive machine 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.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
15.4 → 28.6 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the glute drive machine standard minus the smith machine hip thrust standard. A plus sign means the glute drive machine 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 | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +23 lb +10.5 kg | +31 lb +14 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +34 lb +15.5 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +44 lb +20 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +27 lb +12.3 kg | +37 lb +16.7 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +49 lb +22.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +42 lb +19.1 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +23 lb +10.5 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +47 lb +21.4 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg |
How Women’s Smith Machine Hip Thrust and Glute Drive Machine Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
14.5 → 26.3 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the glute drive machine standard minus the smith machine hip thrust standard. A plus sign means the glute drive machine 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 | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +15 lb +6.9 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +17 lb +7.7 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg | +42 lb +19 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +19 lb +8.6 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +20 lb +9 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +36 lb +16.4 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +27 lb +12.2 kg | +37 lb +16.7 kg | +47 lb +21.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +29 lb +13.2 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +23 lb +10.5 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +53 lb +24 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +23 lb +10.5 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +24 lb +10.8 kg | +31 lb +14 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg |
Smith Machine Hip Thrust and Glute Drive Machine Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict smith machine hip thrust and a strict glute drive machine set. Use strict canonical Smith Machine Hip Thrust and Glute Drive Machine 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 one machine and keep its pad and foot setup fixed
Enter the selected or plate-loaded resistance shown for that machine. Lower through the full machine-defined hip-thrust range and drive to a controlled top position while keeping the torso, pad, and feet consistent. Do not enter a barbell or Smith hip thrust, glute bridge, cable pull-through, partial rep, rebounded rep, hand-assisted rep, or a result with changed pad or foot settings.
Enter one recent Smith Machine Hip Thrust result and one recent Glute Drive Machine result
Enter the canonical load and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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