Cable Leg Extension

Cable Leg Extension shows average weight and strength standards as a reference for legs. Primary muscles: Quadriceps.

Cable Leg Extension

Average weight: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 77 lb
Women 39 lb

Cable Leg Extension: Average weight [1RM]

Level Men Women
Beginner 16 lb 9 lb
Novice 40 lb 21 lb
Intermediate 77 lb 39 lb
Advanced 125 lb 62 lb
Elite 183 lb 89 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 Leg Extension: Strength standards (lb)

Men by bodyweight (lb) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
1105194581125
1207235189135
1309275696144
140113162103152
150143567110161
160163872116169
170184277123176
180214682129183
190234987135190
200265391140197
210285696146204
2203059100151210
2303363104157216
2403566108162222
2503769113167228
2604072117172234
2704275120176239
2804478124181245
2904781128185250
3004984132190255
3105187135194260

Men by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15143465107156
20163975122178
25164077125183
30164077125183
35164077125183
40164077125183
45153873119174
50143668112163
55133363103151
6012305894138
6511275285124
7010244776112
759224268100
80820376189
85718345580
90616304972

Women by bodyweight (lb) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
90513284770
100615305074
110717325377
120818345681
130920365884
140921386187
1501023406389
1601124426592
1701225446795
1801326456997
1901428477199
20015294873101
21016305075104
22016315177106
23017325378108
24018335480109
25019345581111
26019355683113

Women by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15818335376
20921386086
25921396289
30921396289
35921396289
40921396289
45920375984
50819345579
55817325173
60716294667
65614264260
70613243854
75511213448
80410193043
8549172739
9048152435

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 Quadriceps
Secondary muscles None
Stabilizers Rectus abdominis
Grip None

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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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