Wall Sit vs Leg Press Strength Standards
Compare your wall sit and leg press against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter a result for each exercise to see strength levels, the next target, and priority.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Wall Sit hold time (seconds) for Wall Sit and Total plates loaded on the 45-degree sled for Leg Press. Use keep the back against the wall, feet planted, thighs near parallel, knees and hips near a seated angle, and hands off the thighs.; 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. Each exercise uses its own measurement type; measurements are never converted into one another. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Wall Sit 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 Wall Sit 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 | Wall Sit:Under 30: 50 sec30–39: 50 sec40–49: 45 sec50–59: 35 sec60+: 30 sec Leg Press:168 lb76.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 105 sec30–39: 100 sec40–49: 90 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:252 lb114.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 170 sec30–39: 160 sec40–49: 145 sec50–59: 120 sec60+: 95 sec Leg Press:350 lb158.8 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 270 sec30–39: 255 sec40–49: 230 sec50–59: 190 sec60+: 150 sec Leg Press:448 lb203.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 50 sec30–39: 50 sec40–49: 45 sec50–59: 35 sec60+: 30 sec Leg Press:177 lb80.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 105 sec30–39: 100 sec40–49: 90 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:266 lb120.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 170 sec30–39: 160 sec40–49: 145 sec50–59: 120 sec60+: 95 sec Leg Press:369 lb167.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 270 sec30–39: 255 sec40–49: 230 sec50–59: 190 sec60+: 150 sec Leg Press:472 lb214.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 50 sec30–39: 50 sec40–49: 45 sec50–59: 35 sec60+: 30 sec Leg Press:186 lb84.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 105 sec30–39: 100 sec40–49: 90 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:279 lb126.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 170 sec30–39: 160 sec40–49: 145 sec50–59: 120 sec60+: 95 sec Leg Press:388 lb176 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 270 sec30–39: 255 sec40–49: 230 sec50–59: 190 sec60+: 150 sec Leg Press:496 lb225 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 45 sec30–39: 45 sec40–49: 40 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 25 sec Leg Press:195 lb88.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 90 sec30–39: 85 sec40–49: 75 sec50–59: 65 sec60+: 50 sec Leg Press:292 lb132.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 150 sec30–39: 145 sec40–49: 130 sec50–59: 105 sec60+: 85 sec Leg Press:406 lb184.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 240 sec30–39: 230 sec40–49: 205 sec50–59: 170 sec60+: 130 sec Leg Press:519 lb235.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 45 sec30–39: 45 sec40–49: 40 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 25 sec Leg Press:203 lb92.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 90 sec30–39: 85 sec40–49: 75 sec50–59: 65 sec60+: 50 sec Leg Press:305 lb138.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 150 sec30–39: 145 sec40–49: 130 sec50–59: 105 sec60+: 85 sec Leg Press:424 lb192.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 240 sec30–39: 230 sec40–49: 205 sec50–59: 170 sec60+: 130 sec Leg Press:542 lb245.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 45 sec30–39: 45 sec40–49: 40 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 25 sec Leg Press:212 lb96.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 90 sec30–39: 85 sec40–49: 75 sec50–59: 65 sec60+: 50 sec Leg Press:318 lb144.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 150 sec30–39: 145 sec40–49: 130 sec50–59: 105 sec60+: 85 sec Leg Press:441 lb200 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 240 sec30–39: 230 sec40–49: 205 sec50–59: 170 sec60+: 130 sec Leg Press:565 lb256.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 45 sec30–39: 45 sec40–49: 40 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 25 sec Leg Press:220 lb99.8 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 90 sec30–39: 85 sec40–49: 75 sec50–59: 65 sec60+: 50 sec Leg Press:330 lb149.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 150 sec30–39: 145 sec40–49: 130 sec50–59: 105 sec60+: 85 sec Leg Press:458 lb207.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 240 sec30–39: 230 sec40–49: 205 sec50–59: 170 sec60+: 130 sec Leg Press:586 lb265.8 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 45 sec30–39: 45 sec40–49: 40 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 25 sec Leg Press:228 lb103.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 90 sec30–39: 85 sec40–49: 75 sec50–59: 65 sec60+: 50 sec Leg Press:342 lb155.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 150 sec30–39: 145 sec40–49: 130 sec50–59: 105 sec60+: 85 sec Leg Press:475 lb215.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 240 sec30–39: 230 sec40–49: 205 sec50–59: 170 sec60+: 130 sec Leg Press:608 lb275.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:236 lb107 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:354 lb160.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:492 lb223.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:629 lb285.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:244 lb110.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:366 lb166 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:508 lb230.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:650 lb294.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:251 lb113.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:377 lb171 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:524 lb237.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:670 lb303.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:259 lb117.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:388 lb176 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:540 lb244.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:691 lb313.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:266 lb120.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:400 lb181.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:555 lb251.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:710 lb322.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:274 lb124.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:411 lb186.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:570 lb258.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:730 lb331.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:281 lb127.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:422 lb191.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:585 lb265.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:749 lb339.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:288 lb130.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:432 lb196 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:600 lb272.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:768 lb348.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:295 lb133.8 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:443 lb200.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:615 lb279 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:787 lb357 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:302 lb137 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:453 lb205.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:630 lb285.8 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:806 lb365.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 35 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:309 lb140.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 65 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:464 lb210.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:644 lb292.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:824 lb373.8 kg |
Women’s Wall Sit 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 | Wall Sit:Under 30: 45 sec30–39: 45 sec40–49: 40 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 25 sec Leg Press:114 lb51.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 95 sec30–39: 90 sec40–49: 80 sec50–59: 65 sec60+: 50 sec Leg Press:172 lb78 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 155 sec30–39: 145 sec40–49: 130 sec50–59: 110 sec60+: 85 sec Leg Press:240 lb108.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 250 sec30–39: 240 sec40–49: 215 sec50–59: 175 sec60+: 140 sec Leg Press:309 lb140.2 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 45 sec30–39: 45 sec40–49: 40 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 25 sec Leg Press:122 lb55.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 95 sec30–39: 90 sec40–49: 80 sec50–59: 65 sec60+: 50 sec Leg Press:183 lb83 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 155 sec30–39: 145 sec40–49: 130 sec50–59: 110 sec60+: 85 sec Leg Press:256 lb116.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 250 sec30–39: 240 sec40–49: 215 sec50–59: 175 sec60+: 140 sec Leg Press:329 lb149.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 40 sec40–49: 35 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:129 lb58.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 70 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:194 lb88 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:271 lb122.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:349 lb158.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 40 sec40–49: 35 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:136 lb61.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 70 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:205 lb93 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:286 lb129.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:368 lb166.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 40 sec40–49: 35 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:143 lb64.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 70 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:215 lb97.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:301 lb136.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:387 lb175.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 40 sec30–39: 40 sec40–49: 35 sec50–59: 30 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:150 lb68 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 80 sec30–39: 75 sec40–49: 70 sec50–59: 55 sec60+: 45 sec Leg Press:225 lb102.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 130 sec30–39: 125 sec40–49: 110 sec50–59: 90 sec60+: 70 sec Leg Press:315 lb142.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 210 sec30–39: 200 sec40–49: 180 sec50–59: 145 sec60+: 115 sec Leg Press:405 lb183.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 35 sec30–39: 30 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:157 lb71.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 70 sec30–39: 65 sec40–49: 60 sec50–59: 50 sec60+: 35 sec Leg Press:235 lb106.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 110 sec30–39: 105 sec40–49: 95 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:329 lb149.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 180 sec30–39: 170 sec40–49: 155 sec50–59: 125 sec60+: 100 sec Leg Press:423 lb191.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 35 sec30–39: 30 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:163 lb73.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 70 sec30–39: 65 sec40–49: 60 sec50–59: 50 sec60+: 35 sec Leg Press:245 lb111.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 110 sec30–39: 105 sec40–49: 95 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:342 lb155.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 180 sec30–39: 170 sec40–49: 155 sec50–59: 125 sec60+: 100 sec Leg Press:440 lb199.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 35 sec30–39: 30 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:169 lb76.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 70 sec30–39: 65 sec40–49: 60 sec50–59: 50 sec60+: 35 sec Leg Press:254 lb115.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 110 sec30–39: 105 sec40–49: 95 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:356 lb161.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 180 sec30–39: 170 sec40–49: 155 sec50–59: 125 sec60+: 100 sec Leg Press:457 lb207.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 35 sec30–39: 30 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:176 lb79.8 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 70 sec30–39: 65 sec40–49: 60 sec50–59: 50 sec60+: 35 sec Leg Press:263 lb119.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 110 sec30–39: 105 sec40–49: 95 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:369 lb167.4 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 180 sec30–39: 170 sec40–49: 155 sec50–59: 125 sec60+: 100 sec Leg Press:474 lb215 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 35 sec30–39: 30 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:182 lb82.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 70 sec30–39: 65 sec40–49: 60 sec50–59: 50 sec60+: 35 sec Leg Press:273 lb123.8 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 110 sec30–39: 105 sec40–49: 95 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:382 lb173.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 180 sec30–39: 170 sec40–49: 155 sec50–59: 125 sec60+: 100 sec Leg Press:491 lb222.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 35 sec30–39: 30 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:188 lb85.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 70 sec30–39: 65 sec40–49: 60 sec50–59: 50 sec60+: 35 sec Leg Press:282 lb127.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 110 sec30–39: 105 sec40–49: 95 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:394 lb178.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 180 sec30–39: 170 sec40–49: 155 sec50–59: 125 sec60+: 100 sec Leg Press:507 lb230 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 35 sec30–39: 30 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:194 lb88 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 70 sec30–39: 65 sec40–49: 60 sec50–59: 50 sec60+: 35 sec Leg Press:290 lb131.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 110 sec30–39: 105 sec40–49: 95 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:407 lb184.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 180 sec30–39: 170 sec40–49: 155 sec50–59: 125 sec60+: 100 sec Leg Press:523 lb237.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 35 sec30–39: 30 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:199 lb90.3 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 70 sec30–39: 65 sec40–49: 60 sec50–59: 50 sec60+: 35 sec Leg Press:299 lb135.6 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 110 sec30–39: 105 sec40–49: 95 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:419 lb190.1 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 180 sec30–39: 170 sec40–49: 155 sec50–59: 125 sec60+: 100 sec Leg Press:539 lb244.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 35 sec30–39: 30 sec40–49: 30 sec50–59: 25 sec60+: 20 sec Leg Press:205 lb93 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 70 sec30–39: 65 sec40–49: 60 sec50–59: 50 sec60+: 35 sec Leg Press:308 lb139.7 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 110 sec30–39: 105 sec40–49: 95 sec50–59: 75 sec60+: 60 sec Leg Press:431 lb195.5 kg | Wall Sit:Under 30: 180 sec30–39: 170 sec40–49: 155 sec50–59: 125 sec60+: 100 sec Leg Press:554 lb251.3 kg |
How Your Wall Sit 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 conversion between repetitions, seconds, and weight.
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 Wall Sit result
The canonical tool supplies sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific time thresholds plus a stretch target. The calculator uses total_seconds and keeps hold time in seconds.
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 wall sit hold | Compare strict hold seconds with the applicable canonical thresholds without converting time into weight. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| 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 Wall Sit 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 Wall Sit 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.
Wall Sit and Leg Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict wall sit test and a bilateral 45-degree sled leg press. Use strict canonical Wall Sit and Leg Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Wall Sit setup and load convention
keep the back against the wall, feet planted, thighs near parallel, knees and hips near a seated angle, and hands off the thighs. Stop the timer when the hold no longer matches this test: air squats, wall squat repetitions, chair sits, high wall sits, or any shortcut that changes the score. Do not enter air squats, wall squat repetitions, chair sits, high wall sits, single-leg wall sits. Do not combine multiple attempts into one time. Use the same setup and timing convention for retests.
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 Wall Sit result and one recent Leg Press result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Wall Sit hold time (seconds) for Wall Sit and Total plates loaded on the 45-degree sled for Leg Press.
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