Cable External Rotation

Cable External Rotation shows average weight and strength standards as a reference for shoulders. Primary muscles: Infraspinatus.

Cable External Rotation

Average weight: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 41 lb
Women 29 lb

Cable External Rotation: Average weight [1RM]

Level Men Women
Beginner 5 lb 4 lb
Novice 19 lb 14 lb
Intermediate 41 lb 29 lb
Advanced 73 lb 50 lb
Elite 112 lb 75 lb

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.

Cable External Rotation: Strength standards (lb)

Men by bodyweight (lb) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
11019255082
120211285587
130313315892
140314346297
1504163766101
1605183969106
1706194273110
1807214476114
1908234779117
2009244982121
21010265185125
22011285388128
23012295590131
24013315893135
25014326095138
26015346298141
270163564100144
280173665103146
290183867105149
300183969107152
310194171110155

Men by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15516356295
205184071109
255194173112
305194173112
355194173112
405194173112
455183969106
50517376599
55415346092
60414315584
65413285076
70311254568
75310234061
8039203654
8528183249
9027162944

Women by bodyweight (lb) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
9017183454
10028203758
110210224062
120311244366
130412264669
140514284872
150515305175
160616325378
170718345581
180819355783
190920375986
200921396188
2101022406390
2201123426593
2301225436795
2401226456997
2501327467199
26014284772101

Women by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15412254264
20413284873
25414295075
30414295075
35414295075
40414295075
45413274771
50412264467
55411244162
60310223756
6539203451
7038183046
7527162741
8027142436
8526132233
9025112029

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.

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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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