Split Squat vs Barbell Squat Strength Standards
Compare your split squat and barbell squat against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one recent result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
For Split Squat, enter no external load. For Barbell Squat, enter total barbell weight. Enter pounds or kilograms and 1–12 reps. Use a bodyweight static split squat using the last strict repetition count both sides can match; use a high-bar back squat below parallel with a full standing lockout. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Split Squat vs Barbell 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. Bodyweight-repetition standards remain strict repetitions 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 and repetitions 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 Split Squat vs Barbell Squat Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; repetition targets show the required strict reps for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Squat:244 lb110.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:278 lb126.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Barbell Squat:314 lb142.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Barbell Squat:347 lb157.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Squat:258 lb117 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:293 lb132.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Barbell Squat:332 lb150.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Barbell Squat:366 lb166 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Barbell Squat:271 lb122.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:308 lb139.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Barbell Squat:348 lb157.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Barbell Squat:384 lb174.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:284 lb128.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Squat:322 lb146.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Squat:365 lb165.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Squat:402 lb182.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:296 lb134.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Squat:336 lb152.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Squat:381 lb172.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Squat:420 lb190.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:308 lb139.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Squat:350 lb158.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Squat:396 lb179.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Squat:437 lb198.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:320 lb145.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Squat:364 lb165.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Squat:412 lb186.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Squat:454 lb205.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:332 lb150.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Squat:377 lb171 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Squat:427 lb193.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Barbell Squat:471 lb213.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:344 lb156 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:390 lb176.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:442 lb200.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:487 lb220.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:355 lb161 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:403 lb182.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:456 lb206.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:503 lb228.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:366 lb166 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:416 lb188.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:471 lb213.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:519 lb235.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:377 lb171 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:428 lb194.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:485 lb220 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:535 lb242.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:388 lb176 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:441 lb200 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:499 lb226.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:550 lb249.5 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:399 lb181 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:453 lb205.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:513 lb232.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:566 lb256.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:409 lb185.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:465 lb210.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:526 lb238.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:581 lb263.5 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:420 lb190.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:477 lb216.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:540 lb244.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:595 lb269.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:430 lb195 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:488 lb221.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:553 lb250.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:610 lb276.7 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:440 lb199.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:500 lb226.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:566 lb256.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:624 lb283 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:450 lb204.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:511 lb231.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Barbell Squat:579 lb262.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Barbell Squat:639 lb289.8 kg |
Women’s Split Squat vs Barbell Squat Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; repetition targets show the required strict reps for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:143 lb64.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Squat:166 lb75.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Squat:197 lb89.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 44 reps30–39: 40 reps40–49: 35 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Barbell Squat:220 lb99.8 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:153 lb69.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Barbell Squat:177 lb80.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Barbell Squat:210 lb95.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 44 reps30–39: 40 reps40–49: 35 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Barbell Squat:234 lb106.1 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:162 lb73.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:188 lb85.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Squat:222 lb100.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Squat:248 lb112.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:171 lb77.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:198 lb89.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Squat:235 lb106.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Squat:262 lb118.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:180 lb81.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:208 lb94.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Squat:246 lb111.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Squat:275 lb124.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Barbell Squat:188 lb85.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Barbell Squat:218 lb98.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Barbell Squat:258 lb117 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Barbell Squat:288 lb130.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Squat:196 lb88.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Squat:228 lb103.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:269 lb122 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Squat:301 lb136.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Squat:204 lb92.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Squat:237 lb107.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:280 lb127 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Squat:313 lb142 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Squat:212 lb96.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Squat:246 lb111.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:291 lb132 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Squat:325 lb147.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Squat:220 lb99.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Squat:255 lb115.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:302 lb137 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Squat:337 lb152.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Squat:228 lb103.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Squat:264 lb119.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:313 lb142 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Squat:349 lb158.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Squat:235 lb106.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Squat:273 lb123.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:323 lb146.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Squat:360 lb163.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Squat:243 lb110.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Squat:281 lb127.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:333 lb151 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Squat:372 lb168.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Squat:250 lb113.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Squat:290 lb131.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:343 lb155.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Squat:383 lb173.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Barbell Squat:257 lb116.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Barbell Squat:298 lb135.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Barbell Squat:353 lb160.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Barbell Squat:394 lb178.7 kg |
How Your Split Squat vs Barbell 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 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 Split Squat result
The canonical thresholds vary by sex, bodyweight band, and age range; the repetition result remains separate from estimated one-rep-max weight. The calculator uses strict bodyweight repetitions per side, capped at the last count both sides can match and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Barbell Squat result
The barbell squat standards use the approved sex-specific reference targets and strict high-bar full-depth rules 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 split squat | Rate strict matched repetitions per side without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict reps per side. |
| Rate the barbell squat | Adjust barbell squat 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 Split Squat and Barbell Squat Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
The Elite repetition target at 120 lb changes from the youngest to oldest listed age range because the standards for this exercise include age.
Under-30 Elite targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
The Elite estimated-max target rises across the displayed bodyweights. These weights are not converted into split squat repetitions.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because strict repetitions and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Split Squat and Barbell Squat Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
The Elite repetition target at 100 lb changes from the youngest to oldest listed age range because the standards for this exercise include age.
Under-30 Elite targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
The Elite estimated-max target rises across the displayed bodyweights. These weights are not converted into split squat repetitions.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Split Squat and Barbell Squat Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a bodyweight static split squat and a high-bar full-depth barbell back squat. Use strict Split Squat and Barbell Squat sets that follow each individual tool’s canonical setup, range, equipment, and lockout rules. Do not transfer a load convention or variation from one exercise to the other.
Count only strict matched repetitions per side
Use a static split stance and the same depth on both sides. Enter the last strict rep count both sides can match. Do not enter external load or count Bulgarian split squats, lunges, assisted reps, partial reps, weighted reps, or multiple sets combined.
Use a high-bar back squat below parallel
Place the bar high on the upper traps, descend until the hip crease is below the top of the knee, and return to full hip-and-knee lockout. Do not enter a low-bar, partial, box, pin, Smith-machine, hack-squat, assisted, wrapped, suited, or equipped result.
Enter one recent Split Squat set and one recent Barbell Squat set
For Split Squat, enter the last strict bodyweight rep count both sides can match. For Barbell Squat, enter total barbell weight and 1–12 clean reps. The calculator rates each measurement separately and never converts split squat repetitions into squat weight.
Related Tools
- Split Squat Strength Standards — View the individual Split Squat standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Back Squat (High-Bar, Full Depth) — View the individual Barbell Squat standards and next strength-level target.
- Reverse Lunge Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Walking Lunge Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.