Cable Overhead Extension
Cable Overhead Extension shows average weight and strength standards as a reference for arms. Primary muscles: Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii.
Average weight: Intermediate
Reference for an intermediate lifter.
Cable Overhead Extension: Average weight [1RM]
| Level | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 41 | 64 |
| 55 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 46 | 69 |
| 60 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 51 | 75 |
| 65 | 7 | 18 | 34 | 55 | 81 |
| 70 | 9 | 20 | 37 | 60 | 86 |
| 75 | 10 | 23 | 41 | 64 | 91 |
| 80 | 12 | 25 | 44 | 68 | 95 |
| 85 | 14 | 28 | 47 | 72 | 100 |
| 90 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 75 | 104 |
| 95 | 17 | 32 | 53 | 79 | 109 |
| 100 | 19 | 34 | 56 | 83 | 113 |
| 105 | 20 | 37 | 59 | 86 | 117 |
| 110 | 22 | 39 | 62 | 89 | 121 |
| 115 | 24 | 41 | 64 | 93 | 125 |
| 120 | 25 | 43 | 67 | 96 | 128 |
| 125 | 27 | 45 | 69 | 99 | 132 |
| 130 | 28 | 47 | 72 | 102 | 135 |
| 135 | 30 | 49 | 74 | 105 | 139 |
| 140 | 32 | 51 | 77 | 108 | 142 |
Men by age [1RM]
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 8 | 19 | 36 | 57 | 83 |
| 20 | 10 | 22 | 41 | 66 | 94 |
| 25 | 10 | 23 | 42 | 67 | 97 |
| 30 | 10 | 23 | 42 | 67 | 97 |
| 35 | 10 | 23 | 42 | 67 | 97 |
| 40 | 10 | 23 | 42 | 67 | 97 |
| 45 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 64 | 92 |
| 50 | 9 | 20 | 37 | 60 | 86 |
| 55 | 8 | 19 | 35 | 55 | 80 |
| 60 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 51 | 73 |
| 65 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 46 | 66 |
| 70 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 75 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 53 |
| 80 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 33 | 47 |
| 85 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 42 |
| 90 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 38 |
Women by bodyweight (kg) [1RM]
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 28 | 42 |
| 45 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 44 |
| 50 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 32 | 47 |
| 55 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 34 | 49 |
| 60 | 5 | 12 | 22 | 35 | 51 |
| 65 | 5 | 13 | 23 | 37 | 53 |
| 70 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 38 | 55 |
| 75 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 40 | 57 |
| 80 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 41 | 58 |
| 85 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 43 | 60 |
| 90 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 44 | 61 |
| 95 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 45 | 63 |
| 100 | 9 | 18 | 31 | 46 | 64 |
| 105 | 10 | 19 | 32 | 47 | 66 |
| 110 | 10 | 20 | 32 | 48 | 67 |
| 115 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 50 | 68 |
| 120 | 11 | 21 | 34 | 51 | 69 |
Women by age [1RM]
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 32 | 46 |
| 20 | 5 | 12 | 22 | 36 | 52 |
| 25 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 54 |
| 30 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 54 |
| 35 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 54 |
| 40 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 54 |
| 45 | 5 | 12 | 22 | 35 | 51 |
| 50 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 48 |
| 55 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 31 | 44 |
| 60 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 40 |
| 65 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 37 |
| 70 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 33 |
| 75 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 29 |
| 80 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 26 |
| 85 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 23 |
| 90 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 21 |
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% |