Neck Extension

Neck Extension shows average weight and strength standards as a reference for shoulders. Primary muscles: Trapezius.

Neck Extension

Average weight: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 86 lb
Women 24 lb

Neck Extension: Average weight [1RM]

Level Men Women
Beginner 5 lb 6 lb
Novice 32 lb 14 lb
Intermediate 86 lb 24 lb
Advanced 167 lb 38 lb
Elite 270 lb 53 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.

Neck Extension: Strength standards (lb)

Men by bodyweight (lb) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
110073996174
12001146107189
13001454118204
14011861129217
15022268139231
16032675149243
17043082159256
18063489168267
19083995177279
2001043102186290
2101247108195301
2201451114203311
2301655121211321
2401959127219331
2502163133227341
2602368139235350
2702672144242359
2802876150250368
2903180156257377
3003383161264385
3103587166271394

Men by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
1542773142230
2043184163263
2553286167270
3053286167270
3553286167270
4053286167270
4543082159256
5042877149240
5542671138222
6032465126203
6532158114183
7031952102164
752174791147
802154282131
852143873118
902123466106

Women by bodyweight (lb) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
90410183044
100411203246
110511213348
120612223549
130613233651
140714243752
150715253854
160815264055
170816274156
180917284258
190917284359
200918294460
2101018304461
2201019314562
2301119314663
2401120324764
2501221334865
2601221334966

Women by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15612213245
20613243752
25614243853
30614243853
35614243853
40614243853
45613233650
50612223347
55511203144
60510182840
6549162636
7048152332
7547132029
8037121826
8536111623
9035101521

Note: A standard gym barbell usually weighs 44 lb.

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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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