Smith Machine Overhead Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Strength Standards
Compare your smith machine overhead press and standing log overhead press against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Test each lift with 1–12 strict reps to see estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and priority.
First lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, press the Smith bar overhead from the chosen start height to full lockout, keep the lower body quiet, and avoid hook bounce, partials, or push-press mechanics. For the second exercise, complete strict standing log overhead press repetitions through full range with a stable setup, controlled weight, and no assistance. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Smith Machine Overhead Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These bodyweight tables place the smith machine overhead press and standing log overhead press targets side by side from Novice through Elite. Use them to compare standards, not to force a particular ratio between the lifts.
Find the closest row in the men’s or women’s table. Every target lists Smith Machine Overhead Press / Standing Log Overhead Press, pounds first and kilograms second. Enter your own sets above for exact ratings without testing a true one-rep max.
Men’s Smith Machine Overhead Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Overhead Press; the second is Standing Log Overhead Press. 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 | 59 / 77 lb 26.8 / 34.9 kg | 84 / 112 lb 38.1 / 50.8 kg | 115 / 147 lb 52.2 / 66.7 kg | 146 / 182 lb 66.2 / 82.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 62 / 82 lb 28.1 / 37.2 kg | 89 / 118 lb 40.4 / 53.5 kg | 121 / 155 lb 54.9 / 70.3 kg | 154 / 192 lb 69.9 / 87.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 65 / 86 lb 29.5 / 39 kg | 93 / 124 lb 42.2 / 56.2 kg | 127 / 163 lb 57.6 / 73.9 kg | 162 / 202 lb 73.5 / 91.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 68 / 90 lb 30.8 / 40.8 kg | 97 / 130 lb 44 / 59 kg | 133 / 171 lb 60.3 / 77.6 kg | 169 / 211 lb 76.7 / 95.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 71 / 94 lb 32.2 / 42.6 kg | 102 / 136 lb 46.3 / 61.7 kg | 139 / 178 lb 63 / 80.7 kg | 177 / 220 lb 80.3 / 99.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 74 / 97 lb 33.6 / 44 kg | 106 / 141 lb 48.1 / 64 kg | 145 / 186 lb 65.8 / 84.4 kg | 184 / 229 lb 83.5 / 103.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 77 / 101 lb 34.9 / 45.8 kg | 110 / 147 lb 49.9 / 66.7 kg | 150 / 193 lb 68 / 87.5 kg | 191 / 238 lb 86.6 / 108 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 80 / 105 lb 36.3 / 47.6 kg | 114 / 152 lb 51.7 / 68.9 kg | 156 / 200 lb 70.8 / 90.7 kg | 198 / 247 lb 89.8 / 112 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 83 / 109 lb 37.6 / 49.4 kg | 118 / 157 lb 53.5 / 71.2 kg | 161 / 207 lb 73 / 93.9 kg | 205 / 256 lb 93 / 116.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 86 / 112 lb 39 / 50.8 kg | 122 / 162 lb 55.3 / 73.5 kg | 167 / 214 lb 75.7 / 97.1 kg | 212 / 264 lb 96.2 / 119.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 88 / 116 lb 39.9 / 52.6 kg | 126 / 168 lb 57.2 / 76.2 kg | 172 / 221 lb 78 / 100.2 kg | 218 / 272 lb 98.9 / 123.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 91 / 119 lb 41.3 / 54 kg | 129 / 173 lb 58.5 / 78.5 kg | 177 / 227 lb 80.3 / 103 kg | 225 / 281 lb 102.1 / 127.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 93 / 123 lb 42.2 / 55.8 kg | 133 / 178 lb 60.3 / 80.7 kg | 182 / 234 lb 82.6 / 106.1 kg | 231 / 289 lb 104.8 / 131.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 96 / 126 lb 43.5 / 57.2 kg | 137 / 183 lb 62.1 / 83 kg | 187 / 240 lb 84.8 / 108.9 kg | 238 / 297 lb 108 / 134.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 99 / 129 lb 44.9 / 58.5 kg | 141 / 187 lb 64 / 84.8 kg | 192 / 247 lb 87.1 / 112 kg | 244 / 304 lb 110.7 / 137.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 101 / 133 lb 45.8 / 60.3 kg | 144 / 192 lb 65.3 / 87.1 kg | 197 / 253 lb 89.4 / 114.8 kg | 250 / 312 lb 113.4 / 141.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 104 / 136 lb 47.2 / 61.7 kg | 148 / 197 lb 67.1 / 89.4 kg | 202 / 259 lb 91.6 / 117.5 kg | 256 / 320 lb 116.1 / 145.1 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 106 / 139 lb 48.1 / 63 kg | 151 / 201 lb 68.5 / 91.2 kg | 207 / 265 lb 93.9 / 120.2 kg | 262 / 327 lb 118.8 / 148.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 108 / 142 lb 49 / 64.4 kg | 155 / 206 lb 70.3 / 93.4 kg | 212 / 271 lb 96.2 / 122.9 kg | 268 / 335 lb 121.6 / 152 kg |
Women’s Smith Machine Overhead Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Smith Machine Overhead Press; the second is Standing Log Overhead Press. 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 | 29 / 37 lb 13.2 / 16.8 kg | 43 / 57 lb 19.5 / 25.9 kg | 62 / 80 lb 28.1 / 36.3 kg | 80 / 103 lb 36.3 / 46.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 31 / 39 lb 14.1 / 17.7 kg | 46 / 61 lb 20.9 / 27.7 kg | 66 / 85 lb 29.9 / 38.6 kg | 85 / 110 lb 38.6 / 49.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 33 / 41 lb 15 / 18.6 kg | 49 / 65 lb 22.2 / 29.5 kg | 70 / 90 lb 31.8 / 40.8 kg | 90 / 116 lb 40.8 / 52.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 35 / 44 lb 15.9 / 20 kg | 52 / 68 lb 23.6 / 30.8 kg | 74 / 95 lb 33.6 / 43.1 kg | 95 / 123 lb 43.1 / 55.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 36 / 46 lb 16.3 / 20.9 kg | 54 / 72 lb 24.5 / 32.7 kg | 77 / 100 lb 34.9 / 45.4 kg | 100 / 129 lb 45.4 / 58.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 38 / 48 lb 17.2 / 21.8 kg | 57 / 75 lb 25.9 / 34 kg | 81 / 105 lb 36.7 / 47.6 kg | 105 / 135 lb 47.6 / 61.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 40 / 50 lb 18.1 / 22.7 kg | 60 / 78 lb 27.2 / 35.4 kg | 85 / 110 lb 38.6 / 49.9 kg | 110 / 141 lb 49.9 / 64 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 41 / 52 lb 18.6 / 23.6 kg | 62 / 82 lb 28.1 / 37.2 kg | 88 / 114 lb 39.9 / 51.7 kg | 114 / 147 lb 51.7 / 66.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 43 / 54 lb 19.5 / 24.5 kg | 64 / 85 lb 29 / 38.6 kg | 91 / 119 lb 41.3 / 54 kg | 119 / 152 lb 54 / 68.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 44 / 56 lb 20 / 25.4 kg | 67 / 88 lb 30.4 / 39.9 kg | 95 / 123 lb 43.1 / 55.8 kg | 123 / 158 lb 55.8 / 71.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 46 / 58 lb 20.9 / 26.3 kg | 69 / 91 lb 31.3 / 41.3 kg | 98 / 127 lb 44.5 / 57.6 kg | 127 / 164 lb 57.6 / 74.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 48 / 60 lb 21.8 / 27.2 kg | 71 / 94 lb 32.2 / 42.6 kg | 101 / 131 lb 45.8 / 59.4 kg | 131 / 169 lb 59.4 / 76.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 49 / 62 lb 22.2 / 28.1 kg | 74 / 97 lb 33.6 / 44 kg | 105 / 136 lb 47.6 / 61.7 kg | 136 / 174 lb 61.7 / 78.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 51 / 64 lb 23.1 / 29 kg | 76 / 100 lb 34.5 / 45.4 kg | 108 / 140 lb 49 / 63.5 kg | 140 / 180 lb 63.5 / 81.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 52 / 66 lb 23.6 / 29.9 kg | 78 / 103 lb 35.4 / 46.7 kg | 111 / 144 lb 50.3 / 65.3 kg | 144 / 185 lb 65.3 / 83.9 kg |
How Your Smith Machine Overhead Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press Result Is Calculated
The comparison starts by estimating each max separately. It then rates both lifts against their own standards before identifying the lower result.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
A one-rep set uses the entered weight. For 2–12 reps, both formulas are calculated and the lower estimate is retained.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
Set quality matters for this Smith Machine Overhead Press vs Standing Log Overhead Press comparison. Enter technically consistent, challenging sets, and prefer lower-rep results when practical because the estimate extends less far beyond the performed set.
2. Find the smith machine overhead press strength level
For smith machine overhead press, the individual exercise thresholds start from reference bodyweights of 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women. Exact-bodyweight targets use 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.
3. Find the standing log overhead press strength level
For standing log overhead press, the individual exercise thresholds start from reference bodyweights of 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women. Exact-bodyweight targets use reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
This adjustment expects larger lifters to move more weight, but it does not increase the target pound for pound with bodyweight.
4. Compare the two results
The lift with the lower Beginner-to-Elite rating is the priority. If both ratings match, the calculator requires a 10-point difference in next-level progress before naming a priority; otherwise it reports Balanced.
The result identifies the lower standards rating, not its cause. Technique, fatigue, training history, and set quality can all affect the comparison. Age range is recorded anonymously but does not change these 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 overhead press | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the standing log overhead press | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling 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. |
How Men’s Smith Machine Overhead Press and Standing Log Overhead Press 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 standing log overhead press standard is higher; below zero means the smith machine overhead press 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.
The higher target remains with Standing Log Overhead Press for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
Across 120–300 lb bodyweight, the Elite gap changes from 16.4 to 30.4 kg.
How to read the table: Every number is the standing log overhead press standard minus the smith machine overhead press standard. A plus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the smith machine overhead press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +36 lb +16.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +31 lb +14 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg | +42 lb +19 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +47 lb +21.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +44 lb +19.9 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +47 lb +21.4 kg | +52 lb +23.5 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +52 lb +23.5 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +30 lb +13.7 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +53 lb +24.1 kg | +59 lb +26.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +46 lb +20.8 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +49 lb +22.3 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg | +64 lb +29 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +59 lb +26.7 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg |
How Women’s Smith Machine Overhead Press and Standing Log Overhead Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Across all listed bodyweights, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite keep the same higher-target direction.
At Elite, the difference is 10.4 kg at 100 lb and 18.6 kg at 240 lb.
How to read the table: Every number is the standing log overhead press standard minus the smith machine overhead press standard. A plus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the smith machine overhead press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +14 lb +6.4 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +15 lb +6.8 kg | +19 lb +8.7 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +8 lb +3.6 kg | +16 lb +7.3 kg | +20 lb +9 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +9 lb +4.1 kg | +16 lb +7.2 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +23 lb +10.5 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +18 lb +8.1 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +10 lb +4.6 kg | +18 lb +8.2 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +20 lb +9.1 kg | +26 lb +11.8 kg | +33 lb +15 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +11 lb +5 kg | +21 lb +9.6 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +33 lb +14.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +21 lb +9.5 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +22 lb +10 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +12 lb +5.4 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +30 lb +13.6 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +23 lb +10.4 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +13 lb +5.9 kg | +24 lb +10.9 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +40 lb +18.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +14 lb +6.3 kg | +25 lb +11.3 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg |
Smith Machine Overhead Press and Standing Log Overhead Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
Compare like-for-like attempts by keeping the smith machine overhead press and standing log overhead press setup consistent with their individual rules. Use strict, repeatable Smith Machine Overhead Press and Standing Log Overhead Press tests that follow each exercise’s setup, range of motion, equipment, and load rules. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the Smith Machine Overhead Press setup and load convention
The total effective Smith machine bar weight including plates and the machine bar convention. Strict Smith machine overhead press reps. Press the Smith bar overhead from the chosen start height to full lockout, keep the lower body quiet, and avoid hook bounce, partials, or push-press mechanics. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set. No substituted exercise or assisted reps.
Use the Standing Log Overhead Press setup and load convention
Standing Log Overhead Press only. Press a strongman log from a stable standing rack position to controlled overhead lockout with balanced feet and no second dip unless the entered variation explicitly allows push press. Do not enter barbell overhead press substitution, axle substitution, push jerk, split jerk, unstable layback, failed lockout, rack bounce, machine pressing, or assistance.
Enter one recent Smith Machine Overhead Press result and one recent Standing Log Overhead Press result
Enter the working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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