Triceps Pushdown Strength Standards Calculator
Compare your Triceps Pushdown strength with Endura's strength standards for men and women at your bodyweight. A useful benchmark for a good one-rep max is our Intermediate standard: approximately 95 lb at 190 lb for a man and 53 lb at 150 lb for a woman.
How does your best lift compare? Enter your bodyweight, the exact exercise weight accepted by this calculator, and the reps you completed below. The calculator estimates your one-rep max and shows your strength level for your bodyweight. Use the exercise-specific approved repetition convention.
The calculator compares that estimated one-rep max with the Triceps Pushdown standards for your sex at your bodyweight. It preserves the calculator's existing equations, thresholds, and input meanings; the benchmark is a comparison target, not a working-set prescription.
What Is a Good Weight for Triceps Pushdown?
A useful Endura benchmark for Triceps Pushdown is the Intermediate level. At the reference bodyweights used by this model, Intermediate begins around 95 lb for a 190 lb man and 53 lb for a 150 lb woman. These are estimated one-rep-max comparison targets, not universal starting weights or measured population averages.
Enter the exact exercise weight accepted by this calculator. Keep the same convention when comparing sets. Use the exercise-specific approved repetition convention. Enter your bodyweight, exact exercise weight, and valid reps to see how your set compares with the bodyweight-adjusted standards and the next target.
Your Triceps Pushdown (Cable) result compares your estimated one-rep max with strength targets adjusted for your sex and exact bodyweight. The result is still specific to Triceps Pushdown (Cable); it should not be treated as a rating for a nearby exercise.
A heavier lifter receives higher target loads, but those targets do not rise pound-for-pound with bodyweight. This is why the calculator uses your exact bodyweight instead of assigning every lifter’s tier from one fixed bodyweight ratio.
Triceps Pushdown Strength Standards
Use the men’s or women’s table and find the row closest to your bodyweight for a quick reference. For an exact result, enter your bodyweight, weight lifted, and reps into the calculator. It will estimate your one-rep max, identify your strength level, and show the next target to pursue.
Enter the weight shown on the cable stack. Start with your elbows bent about 90–110 degrees and your upper arms held close to your body. Straighten both elbows fully, then return under control without forward elbow drift, body lean, hip drive or stack rebound. Keep the same machine, attachment and setup between tests.
Endura built these standards from reviewed Triceps Pushdown (Cable) targets and adjusts them for different bodyweights. They are practical benchmarks for this exact test—not population averages or standards for Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press.
Men’s Triceps Pushdown Strength Standards
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | Under 42 lb | 42–69 lb | 70–104 lb | 105–146 lb | 147–174 lb | 175 lb+ |
| 130 lb | Under 44 lb | 44–73 lb | 74–110 lb | 111–154 lb | 155–184 lb | 185 lb+ |
| 140 lb | Under 47 lb | 47–77 lb | 78–116 lb | 117–162 lb | 163–193 lb | 194 lb+ |
| 150 lb | Under 49 lb | 49–80 lb | 81–121 lb | 122–170 lb | 171–202 lb | 203 lb+ |
| 160 lb | Under 51 lb | 51–84 lb | 85–127 lb | 128–177 lb | 178–211 lb | 212 lb+ |
| 170 lb | Under 53 lb | 53–87 lb | 88–132 lb | 133–185 lb | 186–220 lb | 221 lb+ |
| 180 lb | Under 55 lb | 55–91 lb | 92–137 lb | 138–192 lb | 193–229 lb | 230 lb+ |
| 190 lb | Under 57 lb | 57–94 lb | 95–142 lb | 143–199 lb | 200–237 lb | 238 lb+ |
| 200 lb | Under 59 lb | 59–97 lb | 98–147 lb | 148–206 lb | 207–245 lb | 246 lb+ |
| 210 lb | Under 61 lb | 61–101 lb | 102–152 lb | 153–213 lb | 214–253 lb | 254 lb+ |
| 220 lb | Under 63 lb | 63–104 lb | 105–157 lb | 158–220 lb | 221–261 lb | 262 lb+ |
| 230 lb | Under 65 lb | 65–107 lb | 108–161 lb | 162–226 lb | 227–269 lb | 270 lb+ |
| 240 lb | Under 67 lb | 67–110 lb | 111–166 lb | 167–233 lb | 234–277 lb | 278 lb+ |
| 250 lb | Under 68 lb | 68–113 lb | 114–171 lb | 172–239 lb | 240–285 lb | 286 lb+ |
| 260 lb | Under 70 lb | 70–116 lb | 117–175 lb | 176–246 lb | 247–292 lb | 293 lb+ |
Women’s Triceps Pushdown Strength Standards
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb | Under 23 lb | 23–39 lb | 40–62 lb | 63–91 lb | 92–113 lb | 114 lb+ |
| 110 lb | Under 24 lb | 24–42 lb | 43–66 lb | 67–97 lb | 98–121 lb | 122 lb+ |
| 120 lb | Under 26 lb | 26–45 lb | 46–71 lb | 72–103 lb | 104–128 lb | 129 lb+ |
| 130 lb | Under 27 lb | 27–47 lb | 48–74 lb | 75–109 lb | 110–135 lb | 136 lb+ |
| 140 lb | Under 29 lb | 29–50 lb | 51–78 lb | 79–115 lb | 116–142 lb | 143 lb+ |
| 150 lb | Under 30 lb | 30–52 lb | 53–82 lb | 83–120 lb | 121–149 lb | 150 lb+ |
| 160 lb | Under 31 lb | 31–54 lb | 55–86 lb | 87–125 lb | 126–156 lb | 157 lb+ |
| 170 lb | Under 33 lb | 33–57 lb | 58–89 lb | 90–131 lb | 132–162 lb | 163 lb+ |
| 180 lb | Under 34 lb | 34–59 lb | 60–93 lb | 94–136 lb | 137–168 lb | 169 lb+ |
| 190 lb | Under 35 lb | 35–61 lb | 62–96 lb | 97–141 lb | 142–175 lb | 176 lb+ |
| 200 lb | Under 36 lb | 36–63 lb | 64–100 lb | 101–146 lb | 147–181 lb | 182 lb+ |
| 210 lb | Under 38 lb | 38–65 lb | 66–103 lb | 104–150 lb | 151–187 lb | 188 lb+ |
| 220 lb | Under 39 lb | 39–67 lb | 68–106 lb | 107–155 lb | 156–193 lb | 194 lb+ |
How the Triceps Pushdown Calculator Works
Enter your sex, bodyweight, weight lifted, and reps. The calculator estimates your one-rep max from the set, then compares that estimate with the Triceps Pushdown (Cable) targets for your exact bodyweight. A one-rep entry uses the entered weight directly.
The bodyweight adjustment starts with reviewed targets for a 190 lb man and a 150 lb woman. For example, the men’s Advanced target is 122 lb at 150 lb bodyweight, 143 lb at 190 lb, and 162 lb at 230 lb. That is why the calculator needs your exact bodyweight instead of using one fixed bodyweight ratio for everyone.
Elite Triceps Pushdown Strength Levels
Elite Triceps Pushdown (Cable) strength means reaching the Elite target for your sex and exact bodyweight while following the calculator’s accepted testing rules. The target increases as bodyweight increases, but not pound-for-pound, so use the calculator for your exact Elite and Stretch targets.
| Sex | Bodyweight | Elite begins | Stretch begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 150 lb | 171 lb | 203 lb |
| Men | 190 lb | 200 lb | 238 lb |
| Men | 230 lb | 227 lb | 270 lb |
| Women | 120 lb | 104 lb | 129 lb |
| Women | 150 lb | 121 lb | 150 lb |
| Women | 180 lb | 137 lb | 169 lb |
Triceps Pushdown Strength Compared to Other Lifts
Use these comparisons to see how your Triceps Pushdown (Cable) strength carries over when the implement, starting position, or finish changes. Test each movement under its own rules so every result reflects the exercise you actually performed.
Compare the strength levels each calculator gives you instead of assuming the same weight means the same thing in different exercises. A meaningful gap can point you toward the part of the movement worth working on next.
| Compare with | What the comparison can show | How the test differs |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyweight Dip Strength Standards | Compare cable pushdowns with bodyweight dips. | The dip moves your body through a different range and follows its own repetition-based scoring rules. |
| Weighted Dips (Parallel Bars) | Compare cable pushdowns with dips using added weight. | Weighted dips include bodyweight and added external weight according to their own input convention. |
| Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press (Raw) | Compare an isolated cable pushdown with a barbell press. | The bench press includes a different shoulder motion and total barbell weight. |
| Barbell Curl (Strict) | Compare straightening the arms against a cable with a barbell curl. | The curl bends the elbows and uses total barbell weight; a difference in scores does not diagnose an imbalance. |
| Lat Pulldown | Compare two cable-machine exercises. | The pulldown moves an overhead attachment toward the chest and has different movement standards and targets. |
Milestones in Triceps Pushdown Strength
Your next Triceps Pushdown (Cable) milestone is the next strength level above your current result. Enter your sex, bodyweight, displayed cable-stack weight, and completed two-arm pushdowns with full elbow extension to see exactly how much estimated one-rep-max strength separates you from that level.
Use that gap as a concrete training target. Because your score is based on estimated one-rep-max strength, you can close it by pushing down a heavier displayed stack weight on the same machine, completing another controlled repetition with fixed upper arms, or improving both. Recalculate after a strong set to see whether you reached the next level and, if not, exactly how much remains.
| Group | Reference bodyweight | Novice to Intermediate | Intermediate to Advanced | Advanced to Elite | Elite to Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 190 lb | +38 lb | +48 lb | +57 lb | +38 lb |
| Women | 150 lb | +23 lb | +30 lb | +38 lb | +29 lb |
Related Strength Standards Tools
Use these related calculators for context, not as substitutes for the Triceps Pushdown (Cable) result. Each movement has its own execution rules and strength standards.
- Bodyweight Dip Strength Standards — Compare cable pushdowns with bodyweight dips.
- Weighted Dips (Parallel Bars) — Compare cable pushdowns with dips using added weight.
- Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press (Raw) — Compare an isolated cable pushdown with a barbell press.
- Barbell Curl (Strict) — Compare straightening the arms against a cable with a barbell curl.
- Lat Pulldown — Compare two cable-machine exercises.
| Compare with | What the comparison can show | How the test differs |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyweight Dip Strength Standards | Compare cable pushdowns with bodyweight dips. | The dip moves your body through a different range and follows its own repetition-based scoring rules. |
| Weighted Dips (Parallel Bars) | Compare cable pushdowns with dips using added weight. | Weighted dips include bodyweight and added external weight according to their own input convention. |
| Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press (Raw) | Compare an isolated cable pushdown with a barbell press. | The bench press includes a different shoulder motion and total barbell weight. |
| Barbell Curl (Strict) | Compare straightening the arms against a cable with a barbell curl. | The curl bends the elbows and uses total barbell weight; a difference in scores does not diagnose an imbalance. |
| Lat Pulldown | Compare two cable-machine exercises. | The pulldown moves an overhead attachment toward the chest and has different movement standards and targets. |