Walking Lunge vs Leg Press Strength Standards
Compare your walking lunge and leg press against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Total alternating repetitions for Walking Lunge and Total plates loaded on the 45-degree sled for Leg Press. Use one continuous bodyweight walking-lunge set with forward travel, alternating legs, repeatable depth, full standing transition, and left and right counted together; use a bilateral 45-degree plate-loaded sled leg press with flat shoulder-width feet, thighs reaching at least parallel to the platform, stable hips and lower back, and full controlled knee extension. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Walking Lunge vs Leg Press 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. Direct-performance standards remain strict repetitions or seconds 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, repetitions, or seconds 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 Walking Lunge vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Leg Press:168 lb76.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:252 lb114.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Leg Press:350 lb158.8 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 90 reps30–39: 81 reps40–49: 72 reps50–59: 59 reps60+: 45 reps Leg Press:448 lb203.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Leg Press:177 lb80.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:266 lb120.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Leg Press:369 lb167.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 90 reps30–39: 81 reps40–49: 72 reps50–59: 59 reps60+: 45 reps Leg Press:472 lb214.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Leg Press:186 lb84.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:279 lb126.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Leg Press:388 lb176 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 90 reps30–39: 81 reps40–49: 72 reps50–59: 59 reps60+: 45 reps Leg Press:496 lb225 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Leg Press:195 lb88.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:292 lb132.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Leg Press:406 lb184.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Leg Press:519 lb235.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Leg Press:203 lb92.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:305 lb138.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Leg Press:424 lb192.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Leg Press:542 lb245.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Leg Press:212 lb96.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:318 lb144.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Leg Press:441 lb200 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Leg Press:565 lb256.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Leg Press:220 lb99.8 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:330 lb149.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Leg Press:458 lb207.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Leg Press:586 lb265.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Leg Press:228 lb103.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Leg Press:342 lb155.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Leg Press:475 lb215.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Leg Press:608 lb275.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:236 lb107 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:354 lb160.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:492 lb223.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:629 lb285.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:244 lb110.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:366 lb166 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:508 lb230.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:650 lb294.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:251 lb113.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:377 lb171 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:524 lb237.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:670 lb303.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:259 lb117.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:388 lb176 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:540 lb244.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:691 lb313.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:266 lb120.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:400 lb181.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:555 lb251.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:710 lb322.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:274 lb124.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:411 lb186.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:570 lb258.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:730 lb331.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:281 lb127.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:422 lb191.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:585 lb265.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:749 lb339.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:288 lb130.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:432 lb196 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:600 lb272.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:768 lb348.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:295 lb133.8 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:443 lb200.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:615 lb279 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:787 lb357 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:302 lb137 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:453 lb205.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:630 lb285.8 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:806 lb365.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:309 lb140.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:464 lb210.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Leg Press:644 lb292.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps Leg Press:824 lb373.8 kg |
Women’s Walking Lunge vs Leg Press Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Leg Press:114 lb51.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Leg Press:172 lb78 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 43 reps30–39: 39 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 28 reps60+: 22 reps Leg Press:240 lb108.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps Leg Press:309 lb140.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Leg Press:122 lb55.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Leg Press:183 lb83 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 43 reps30–39: 39 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 28 reps60+: 22 reps Leg Press:256 lb116.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps Leg Press:329 lb149.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:129 lb58.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:194 lb88 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Leg Press:271 lb122.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Leg Press:349 lb158.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:136 lb61.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:205 lb93 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Leg Press:286 lb129.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Leg Press:368 lb166.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:143 lb64.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:215 lb97.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Leg Press:301 lb136.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Leg Press:387 lb175.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Leg Press:150 lb68 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Leg Press:225 lb102.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Leg Press:315 lb142.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Leg Press:405 lb183.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Leg Press:157 lb71.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:235 lb106.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:329 lb149.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:423 lb191.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Leg Press:163 lb73.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:245 lb111.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:342 lb155.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:440 lb199.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Leg Press:169 lb76.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:254 lb115.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:356 lb161.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:457 lb207.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Leg Press:176 lb79.8 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:263 lb119.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:369 lb167.4 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:474 lb215 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Leg Press:182 lb82.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:273 lb123.8 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:382 lb173.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:491 lb222.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Leg Press:188 lb85.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:282 lb127.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:394 lb178.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:507 lb230 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Leg Press:194 lb88 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:290 lb131.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:407 lb184.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:523 lb237.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Leg Press:199 lb90.3 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:299 lb135.6 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:419 lb190.1 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:539 lb244.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Leg Press:205 lb93 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Leg Press:308 lb139.7 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Leg Press:431 lb195.5 kg | Walking Lunge:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Leg Press:554 lb251.3 kg |
How Your Walking Lunge vs Leg Press 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 Leg Press, 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 Walking Lunge result
The canonical Walking Lunge tool selects sex-specific light, mid, or heavy bodyweight bands and applies its age-band multiplier before assigning Beginner through Elite and the stretch benchmark. The calculator uses total alternating bodyweight repetitions, counting left and right together and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Leg Press result
The leg press standards use the sex-specific standards from the individual Leg Press 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 walking lunge set | Compare total alternating reps with the applicable walking-lunge thresholds. Measurement: Total alternating walking-lunge reps. |
| Rate the leg press | Adjust 45-degree leg press 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 Walking Lunge and Leg Press Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect direct or unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because repetitions, seconds, and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Walking Lunge and Leg Press Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Walking Lunge and Leg Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a continuous bodyweight walking-lunge set and a bilateral 45-degree sled leg press. Use strict canonical Walking Lunge and Leg Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Count left and right together while continuing forward
Use bodyweight only, step forward into each lunge, reach the same depth, stand through into the next step, and alternate legs continuously. Count every valid left and right repetition together. Stop when depth shortens, balance requires a reset, forward travel stops, or the pattern changes. Do not enter reps per leg, standing or reverse lunges, split squats, assisted reps, weighted reps, or combined sets.
Use a 45-degree plate-loaded sled leg press
Keep both feet flat and approximately shoulder-width, descend until the thighs reach at least parallel to the platform without lifting the hips or rounding the lower back, and press to controlled full knee extension. Do not enter a horizontal, vertical, selectorized, single-leg, high-foot, partial, bounced, or assisted press.
Enter one recent Walking Lunge result and one recent Leg Press result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total alternating repetitions for Walking Lunge and Total plates loaded on the 45-degree sled for Leg Press.
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