Standing Log Overhead Press vs Swiss Bar Overhead Press Strength Standards
Compare your standing log overhead press and swiss bar 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: total barbell load and 1–12 strict reps. Second lift: weight used and 1–12 strict reps. Pounds or kilograms. For the first exercise, complete strict standing log overhead press repetitions through full range with a stable setup, controlled weight, and no assistance. For the second exercise, complete strict swiss bar 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.
Standing Log Overhead Press vs Swiss Bar Overhead Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
The paired standards below show what the standing log overhead press and swiss bar overhead press each require at the same strength level. They are separate exercise targets rather than a prescribed difference between your lifts.
Select the appropriate sex table and nearest bodyweight, then choose a strength-level column. Values are ordered Standing Log Overhead Press / Swiss Bar Overhead Press in pounds with kilograms underneath. The calculator above handles exact bodyweight and set inputs.
Men’s Standing Log Overhead Press vs Swiss Bar Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Standing Log Overhead Press; the second is Swiss Bar 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 | 77 / 56 lb 34.9 / 25.4 kg | 112 / 81 lb 50.8 / 36.7 kg | 147 / 109 lb 66.7 / 49.4 kg | 182 / 137 lb 82.6 / 62.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 82 / 59 lb 37.2 / 26.8 kg | 118 / 85 lb 53.5 / 38.6 kg | 155 / 115 lb 70.3 / 52.2 kg | 192 / 144 lb 87.1 / 65.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 86 / 62 lb 39 / 28.1 kg | 124 / 90 lb 56.2 / 40.8 kg | 163 / 121 lb 73.9 / 54.9 kg | 202 / 152 lb 91.6 / 68.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 90 / 65 lb 40.8 / 29.5 kg | 130 / 94 lb 59 / 42.6 kg | 171 / 126 lb 77.6 / 57.2 kg | 211 / 159 lb 95.7 / 72.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 94 / 68 lb 42.6 / 30.8 kg | 136 / 98 lb 61.7 / 44.5 kg | 178 / 132 lb 80.7 / 59.9 kg | 220 / 166 lb 99.8 / 75.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 97 / 71 lb 44 / 32.2 kg | 141 / 102 lb 64 / 46.3 kg | 186 / 137 lb 84.4 / 62.1 kg | 229 / 173 lb 103.9 / 78.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 101 / 73 lb 45.8 / 33.1 kg | 147 / 106 lb 66.7 / 48.1 kg | 193 / 143 lb 87.5 / 64.9 kg | 238 / 179 lb 108 / 81.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 105 / 76 lb 47.6 / 34.5 kg | 152 / 110 lb 68.9 / 49.9 kg | 200 / 148 lb 90.7 / 67.1 kg | 247 / 186 lb 112 / 84.4 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 109 / 79 lb 49.4 / 35.8 kg | 157 / 114 lb 71.2 / 51.7 kg | 207 / 153 lb 93.9 / 69.4 kg | 256 / 192 lb 116.1 / 87.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 112 / 81 lb 50.8 / 36.7 kg | 162 / 118 lb 73.5 / 53.5 kg | 214 / 158 lb 97.1 / 71.7 kg | 264 / 199 lb 119.7 / 90.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 116 / 84 lb 52.6 / 38.1 kg | 168 / 121 lb 76.2 / 54.9 kg | 221 / 163 lb 100.2 / 73.9 kg | 272 / 205 lb 123.4 / 93 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 119 / 86 lb 54 / 39 kg | 173 / 125 lb 78.5 / 56.7 kg | 227 / 168 lb 103 / 76.2 kg | 281 / 211 lb 127.5 / 95.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 123 / 89 lb 55.8 / 40.4 kg | 178 / 129 lb 80.7 / 58.5 kg | 234 / 173 lb 106.1 / 78.5 kg | 289 / 217 lb 131.1 / 98.4 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 126 / 91 lb 57.2 / 41.3 kg | 183 / 132 lb 83 / 59.9 kg | 240 / 178 lb 108.9 / 80.7 kg | 297 / 223 lb 134.7 / 101.2 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 129 / 94 lb 58.5 / 42.6 kg | 187 / 136 lb 84.8 / 61.7 kg | 247 / 182 lb 112 / 82.6 kg | 304 / 229 lb 137.9 / 103.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 133 / 96 lb 60.3 / 43.5 kg | 192 / 139 lb 87.1 / 63 kg | 253 / 187 lb 114.8 / 84.8 kg | 312 / 235 lb 141.5 / 106.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 136 / 98 lb 61.7 / 44.5 kg | 197 / 142 lb 89.4 / 64.4 kg | 259 / 192 lb 117.5 / 87.1 kg | 320 / 241 lb 145.1 / 109.3 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 139 / 101 lb 63 / 45.8 kg | 201 / 146 lb 91.2 / 66.2 kg | 265 / 196 lb 120.2 / 88.9 kg | 327 / 247 lb 148.3 / 112 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 142 / 103 lb 64.4 / 46.7 kg | 206 / 149 lb 93.4 / 67.6 kg | 271 / 201 lb 122.9 / 91.2 kg | 335 / 252 lb 152 / 114.3 kg |
Women’s Standing Log Overhead Press vs Swiss Bar Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Standing Log Overhead Press; the second is Swiss Bar 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 | 37 / 30 lb 16.8 / 13.6 kg | 57 / 43 lb 25.9 / 19.5 kg | 80 / 60 lb 36.3 / 27.2 kg | 103 / 78 lb 46.7 / 35.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 39 / 32 lb 17.7 / 14.5 kg | 61 / 46 lb 27.7 / 20.9 kg | 85 / 63 lb 38.6 / 28.6 kg | 110 / 83 lb 49.9 / 37.6 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 41 / 34 lb 18.6 / 15.4 kg | 65 / 49 lb 29.5 / 22.2 kg | 90 / 67 lb 40.8 / 30.4 kg | 116 / 88 lb 52.6 / 39.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 44 / 35 lb 20 / 15.9 kg | 68 / 52 lb 30.8 / 23.6 kg | 95 / 71 lb 43.1 / 32.2 kg | 123 / 93 lb 55.8 / 42.2 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 46 / 37 lb 20.9 / 16.8 kg | 72 / 54 lb 32.7 / 24.5 kg | 100 / 74 lb 45.4 / 33.6 kg | 129 / 97 lb 58.5 / 44 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 48 / 39 lb 21.8 / 17.7 kg | 75 / 57 lb 34 / 25.9 kg | 105 / 78 lb 47.6 / 35.4 kg | 135 / 102 lb 61.2 / 46.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 50 / 41 lb 22.7 / 18.6 kg | 78 / 60 lb 35.4 / 27.2 kg | 110 / 81 lb 49.9 / 36.7 kg | 141 / 106 lb 64 / 48.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 52 / 42 lb 23.6 / 19.1 kg | 82 / 62 lb 37.2 / 28.1 kg | 114 / 85 lb 51.7 / 38.6 kg | 147 / 111 lb 66.7 / 50.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 54 / 44 lb 24.5 / 20 kg | 85 / 64 lb 38.6 / 29 kg | 119 / 88 lb 54 / 39.9 kg | 152 / 115 lb 68.9 / 52.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 56 / 46 lb 25.4 / 20.9 kg | 88 / 67 lb 39.9 / 30.4 kg | 123 / 91 lb 55.8 / 41.3 kg | 158 / 119 lb 71.7 / 54 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 58 / 47 lb 26.3 / 21.3 kg | 91 / 69 lb 41.3 / 31.3 kg | 127 / 94 lb 57.6 / 42.6 kg | 164 / 124 lb 74.4 / 56.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 60 / 49 lb 27.2 / 22.2 kg | 94 / 71 lb 42.6 / 32.2 kg | 131 / 98 lb 59.4 / 44.5 kg | 169 / 128 lb 76.7 / 58.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 62 / 50 lb 28.1 / 22.7 kg | 97 / 74 lb 44 / 33.6 kg | 136 / 101 lb 61.7 / 45.8 kg | 174 / 132 lb 78.9 / 59.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 64 / 52 lb 29 / 23.6 kg | 100 / 76 lb 45.4 / 34.5 kg | 140 / 104 lb 63.5 / 47.2 kg | 180 / 136 lb 81.6 / 61.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 66 / 53 lb 29.9 / 24 kg | 103 / 78 lb 46.7 / 35.4 kg | 144 / 107 lb 65.3 / 48.5 kg | 185 / 140 lb 83.9 / 63.5 kg |
How Your Standing Log Overhead Press vs Swiss Bar Overhead Press Result Is Calculated
Each set is converted to an estimated max before the calculator assigns exercise-specific strength levels and compares them.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
When the set contains one rep, the entered load is the estimate. For 2–12 reps, the calculator keeps the less aggressive of the two formula results.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
For the most useful Standing Log Overhead Press vs Swiss Bar Overhead Press comparison, enter clean, difficult sets performed with the same technique and range of motion you use in training. Lower-rep sets usually require less extrapolation.
2. Find the standing log overhead press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Standing Log Overhead Press tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to exact bodyweight with 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.
3. Find the swiss bar overhead press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Swiss Bar Overhead Press tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to exact bodyweight with 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
Strength level decides the comparison first. Matching levels remain Balanced unless progress toward the next target differs by at least 10 points.
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 standing log overhead press | Use the exercise-specific estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds scaling rule. |
| Rate the swiss bar 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 Standing Log Overhead Press and Swiss Bar 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 swiss bar overhead press standard is higher; below zero means the standing log 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 20.5 to 37.7 kg.
How to read the table: Every number is the swiss bar overhead press standard minus the standing log overhead press standard. A plus sign means the swiss bar overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −38 lb −17.3 kg | −45 lb −20.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg | −40 lb −18.1 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −34 lb −15.4 kg | −42 lb −19 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −36 lb −16.4 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −46 lb −20.8 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −49 lb −22.3 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −50 lb −22.6 kg | −59 lb −26.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −29 lb −13.1 kg | −42 lb −19 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −61 lb −27.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg | −64 lb −29 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg | −65 lb −29.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg | −59 lb −26.8 kg | −70 lb −31.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −34 lb −15.4 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −61 lb −27.6 kg | −72 lb −32.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −62 lb −28.2 kg | −74 lb −33.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −65 lb −29.4 kg | −75 lb −34 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −53 lb −24.1 kg | −66 lb −30 kg | −77 lb −34.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −55 lb −25 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −79 lb −35.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −38 lb −17.2 kg | −55 lb −25 kg | −69 lb −31.3 kg | −80 lb −36.3 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | −70 lb −31.7 kg | −83 lb −37.7 kg |
How Women’s Standing Log Overhead Press and Swiss Bar Overhead Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
The higher target remains with Standing Log Overhead Press for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite throughout the table.
At Elite, the difference is 11.3 kg at 100 lb and 20.4 kg at 240 lb.
How to read the table: Every number is the swiss bar overhead press standard minus the standing log overhead press standard. A plus sign means the swiss bar overhead press standard is higher. A minus sign means the standing log overhead press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −27 lb −12.3 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −7 lb −3.2 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −9 lb −4.1 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −29 lb −13.2 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −29 lb −13.1 kg | −36 lb −16.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −21 lb −9.6 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −37 lb −16.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −10 lb −4.5 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −33 lb −15 kg | −40 lb −18.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −11 lb −5 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg | −42 lb −19 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −44 lb −19.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg |
Standing Log Overhead Press and Swiss Bar Overhead Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
The calculator expects repeatable standing log overhead press and swiss bar overhead press results. Follow each exercise definition below so the two ratings are based on valid tests. Use strict, repeatable Standing Log Overhead Press and Swiss Bar 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 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.
Use the Swiss Bar Overhead Press setup and load convention
Use the total Swiss bar load pressed overhead. Enter only strict Swiss bar overhead press reps. Count reps that press the Swiss bar from the shoulders to a controlled overhead lockout with the selected neutral or angled handles and no dip, push press, jerk, or shortened finish. Keep setup, range, and finish quality consistent across the entered set. Do not count substituted exercises or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Standing Log Overhead Press result and one recent Swiss Bar Overhead Press result
Enter the working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
Related Tools
- Standing Log Overhead Press — View the individual Standing Log Overhead Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Swiss Bar Overhead Press — View the individual Swiss Bar Overhead Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Standing Strict Barbell Overhead Press — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Barbell Push Press — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Machine Shoulder Press — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Clean And Press (Barbell) — Use this related standards tool to examine a closely related exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.