Cable Overhead Extension

Cable Overhead Extension shows average weight and strength standards as a reference for arms. Primary muscles: Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii.

Cable Overhead Extension

Average weight: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 42 kg
Women 23 kg

Cable Overhead Extension: Average weight [1RM]

Level Men Women
Beginner 10 kg 5 kg
Novice 23 kg 12 kg
Intermediate 42 kg 23 kg
Advanced 67 kg 37 kg
Elite 97 kg 54 kg

Note: These standards are 1RM estimates based on average lifters. Bodyweight, age, and other personal factors can affect the values. See the detailed tables below.

Your current level

Calculate your Cable Overhead Extension estimated 1RM and level

Estimate 1RM from the weight and reps you performed, then compare it with bodyweight standards.

This is an estimate. Technique, range of motion, and fatigue can change the result. See the method

Cable Overhead Extension: Strength standards (kg)

Men by bodyweight (kg) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
50310234164
55413274669
60615305175
65718345581
70920376086
751023416491
801225446895
8514284772100
9015305075104
9517325379109
10019345683113
10520375986117
11022396289121
11524416493125
12025436796128
12527456999132
130284772102135
135304974105139
140325177108142

Men by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15819365783
201022416694
251023426797
301023426797
351023426797
401023426797
45922406492
50920376086
55819355580
60717325173
65715294666
70614264159
75512233753
80511213347
85410182942
9049172738

Women by bodyweight (kg) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
4027162842
4538183044
50410193247
55411203449
60512223551
65513233753
70613243855
75714254057
80715274158
85816284360
90817294461
95917304563
100918314664
1051019324766
1101020324867
1151120335068
1201121345169

Women by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15410203246
20512223652
25512233754
30512233754
35512233754
40512233754
45512223551
50511203348
55410193144
6049172840
6538162537
7037142333
7537132029
8026111826
8525101623
902591521

Note: The displayed load on machines and cables can vary by manufacturer and setup. Use these values as a comparison reference under similar equipment conditions.

Muscles worked

Group Muscles
Primary muscles Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii
Secondary muscles Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii, Deltoids
Stabilizers Rectus abdominis, External obliques
Grip Forearm flexors

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How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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