Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions Strength Standards Calculator
Compare your Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions 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 73 lb at 190 lb for a man and 37 lb at 150 lb for a woman.
How does your best lift compare? Enter your bodyweight, total barbell weight, 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 Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions 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.
Understanding Your Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions Strength Score
Your Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions score ranks strict bilateral barbell elbow-extension strength against bodyweight. The calculator is not ranking a close-grip bench press, JM press, pullover, pushdown, dumbbell skull crusher, or any rep where shoulder swing or pressing mechanics move the bar.
The result starts with estimated 1RM, then divides that estimate by bodyweight. If a 180 lb man enters 70 lb for 5 strict reps, the runtime helper estimates about 78.8 lb because it uses the lower of Epley and Brzycki for reps up to 12. 78.8 / 180 = 0.438, which places the result in the Intermediate tier because it is above 0.38 and below 0.56.
That ratio matters because the same barbell load means different things at different bodyweights. A 75 lb estimated 1RM is Advanced for a 135 lb man at 0.556 only if it reaches the 0.56 boundary after rounding and calculation; the same estimate is Intermediate for a 200 lb man at 0.375.
Execution quality protects the score from inflated inputs. The bar should lower under control toward the forehead, crown, or just behind the head, then return to full elbow extension with supported head, upper back, and hips. If the elbows drift into a press or the upper arms swing enough to create a pullover, the set does not match this standard.
Use the tier as a strict triceps-extension snapshot: low ratios often point to bottom-range elbow-extension strength, wrist position, elbow comfort, upper-arm control, or lockout discipline before they point to general pressing strength.
Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions Strength Standards
Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions strength standards use estimated 1RM divided by bodyweight, with separate male and female ratio thresholds. Enter total barbell load, not per-side plate load, and keep the same straight bar or EZ-curl bar through the whole test set.
The tables convert ratio thresholds into estimated 1RM targets. Find your bodyweight row, then compare your estimated 1RM to the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite, and Stretch columns.
Men’s Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions Strength Standards
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 29 lb | 46 lb | 67 lb | 91 lb+ | 110 lb |
| 130 lb | 31 lb | 49 lb | 73 lb | 99 lb+ | 120 lb |
| 140 lb | 34 lb | 53 lb | 78 lb | 106 lb+ | 129 lb |
| 150 lb | 36 lb | 57 lb | 84 lb | 114 lb+ | 138 lb |
| 160 lb | 38 lb | 61 lb | 90 lb | 122 lb+ | 147 lb |
| 170 lb | 41 lb | 65 lb | 95 lb | 129 lb+ | 156 lb |
| 180 lb | 43 lb | 68 lb | 101 lb | 137 lb+ | 166 lb |
| 190 lb | 46 lb | 72 lb | 106 lb | 144 lb+ | 175 lb |
| 200 lb | 48 lb | 76 lb | 112 lb | 152 lb+ | 184 lb |
| 210 lb | 50 lb | 80 lb | 118 lb | 160 lb+ | 193 lb |
| 220 lb | 53 lb | 84 lb | 123 lb | 167 lb+ | 202 lb |
| 230 lb | 55 lb | 87 lb | 129 lb | 175 lb+ | 212 lb |
| 240 lb | 58 lb | 91 lb | 134 lb | 182 lb+ | 221 lb |
| 250 lb | 60 lb | 95 lb | 140 lb | 190 lb+ | 230 lb |
| 260 lb | 62 lb | 99 lb | 146 lb | 198 lb+ | 239 lb |
Women’s Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions Strength Standards
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb | 14 lb | 24 lb | 38 lb | 54 lb+ | 68 lb |
| 110 lb | 15 lb | 26 lb | 42 lb | 59 lb+ | 75 lb |
| 120 lb | 17 lb | 29 lb | 46 lb | 65 lb+ | 82 lb |
| 130 lb | 18 lb | 31 lb | 49 lb | 70 lb+ | 88 lb |
| 140 lb | 20 lb | 34 lb | 53 lb | 76 lb+ | 95 lb |
| 150 lb | 21 lb | 36 lb | 57 lb | 81 lb+ | 102 lb |
| 160 lb | 22 lb | 38 lb | 61 lb | 86 lb+ | 109 lb |
| 170 lb | 24 lb | 41 lb | 65 lb | 92 lb+ | 116 lb |
| 180 lb | 25 lb | 43 lb | 68 lb | 97 lb+ | 122 lb |
| 190 lb | 27 lb | 46 lb | 72 lb | 103 lb+ | 129 lb |
| 200 lb | 28 lb | 48 lb | 76 lb | 108 lb+ | 136 lb |
| 210 lb | 29 lb | 50 lb | 80 lb | 113 lb+ | 143 lb |
| 220 lb | 31 lb | 53 lb | 84 lb | 119 lb+ | 150 lb |
A 180 lb man needs about 68 lb estimated 1RM to reach Intermediate, 101 lb for Advanced, 137 lb for Elite, and 166 lb for the stretch benchmark. Those targets come directly from 0.38x, 0.56x, 0.76x, and 0.92x bodyweight.
A 140 lb woman needs about 34 lb estimated 1RM to reach Intermediate, 53 lb for Advanced, 76 lb for Elite, and 95 lb for the stretch benchmark. The same load entered after bounce reps, forced reps, or press-style reps should not be counted here.
Tier boundaries are lower-inclusive for the higher tier. A male ratio of exactly 0.56 is Advanced, and a female ratio of exactly 0.38 is Advanced.
How the Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions Calculator Works
The Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions calculator turns load and reps into estimated 1RM, then divides that estimate by bodyweight. The output is a bodyweight-relative triceps-extension tier, not a claim about general bench press strength or cable pushdown strength.
The runtime e1RM helper uses the entered load directly for 1 rep. For 2 to 12 reps, it calculates both Epley and Brzycki and keeps the lower estimate; for more than 12 reps, it uses a more conservative `load x (1 + reps / 40)` estimate.
For example, a 150 lb woman who enters 55 lb for 5 strict reps gets an estimated 1RM of about 61.9 lb. 61.9 / 150 = 0.413, which is Advanced because it is above the 0.38 Advanced boundary and below the 0.54 Elite boundary.
Use total barbell load in the same unit as bodyweight. If the bar has 65 lb total, enter 65 lb, not 10 lb per side, not per-arm load, and not a combined value from multiple sets.
For the cleanest comparison, test low-rep sets with a consistent bottom target and bar type, then use the ratio and tier as a snapshot of strict elbow-extension strength.
Elite Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions Strength Levels
Elite Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions strength starts at 0.76x bodyweight for men and 0.54x bodyweight for women. The stretch benchmarks are higher at 0.92x for men and 0.68x for women, but they still require strict lying elbow-extension reps with no press or pullover substitution.
For a 200 lb man, Elite begins around 152 lb estimated 1RM and the stretch benchmark is 184 lb. For a 140 lb woman, Elite begins around 76 lb estimated 1RM and the stretch benchmark is 95 lb.
Elite results show a specific skill: the lifter can control a free-weight bar near the head, tolerate the stretched bottom position, keep the upper arms from swinging, and finish with full elbow extension. That is different from being strong at close-grip benching or leaning into a cable pushdown.
This is why the elite ceiling stays far below compound pressing standards. A lifter may close-grip bench or floor press much more because those movements use chest, shoulder, torso, and bench leverage that a strict lying triceps extension deliberately removes.
When chasing Elite, protect the standard first: a heavier number that depends on a bounce, spotter assist, soft lockout, or press-style elbow flare is not an Elite result for this tool.
Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions Strength Compared to Other Lifts
Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions strength should be compared to related tools as a strict arm-isolation benchmark, not as a replacement for pressing or cable-extension standards. The movement removes most compound pressing leverage, so its ratios sit well below close-grip bench press, floor press, bench press, and weighted dip standards.
| Comparison lift | What it measures | Why it differs |
|---|---|---|
| Triceps Pushdown (Cable) | Cable elbow-extension strength | The cable path and standing brace can allow higher loading, while the lying extension must control a free-weight bar near the head. |
| Close-Grip Bench Press | Triceps-heavy compound pressing | The press uses chest, shoulders, and bench leverage; the extension isolates elbow motion. |
| Barbell Floor Press | Dead-stop upper-body pressing | The floor press is still a press, while the extension should not include pressing mechanics. |
| Barbell Curl | Strict barbell elbow flexion | It is a same-implement arm-isolation comparison, but the joint action and bottom stress are opposite. |
| Weighted Dips | Loaded bodyweight pressing | Dips combine chest, shoulder, and triceps strength through a compound bodyweight pattern. |
| Lying Dumbbell Pullover | Lying long-lever shoulder-extension control | Pullovers use shoulder motion; lying triceps extensions should keep shoulder movement limited. |
A 180 lb man with an 80 lb x 4 set has an estimated 1RM near 87.3 lb and a 0.485 ratio, which is Intermediate. That number can still coexist with much larger close-grip bench or floor press numbers because those tools test a different strength expression.
The useful comparison is not which number is largest. It is whether the triceps-extension score is unusually low relative to related pressing tools, which can reveal bottom-range elbow-extension weakness or a tendency to rely on pressing leverage.
Milestones in Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions Strength
Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions milestones are ratio checkpoints that show when strict elbow-extension control has moved beyond basic loading. Moving up a tier should mean the bar is heavier without changing the bottom target, grip width, bar type, or lockout standard.
| Men’s milestone | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | 0.24x | The lifter can complete valid strict reps with enough control to move beyond beginner loading. |
| Intermediate | 0.38x | The lifter has usable triceps-extension strength without needing press-style reps to move the bar. |
| Advanced | 0.56x | The lifter can control challenging bottom-range loads while keeping the upper arms disciplined. |
| Elite | 0.76x | The lifter shows high strict elbow-extension strength with stable wrists, full lockout, and repeatable setup. |
| Women’s milestone | Ratio | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | 0.14x | The lifter can perform the movement as a true extension instead of a press or short-range rep. |
| Intermediate | 0.24x | The bar path and lockout are consistent enough for bodyweight-relative comparison. |
| Advanced | 0.38x | The lifter has strong strict triceps output through the bottom half of the lift. |
| Elite | 0.54x | The movement shows high relative triceps strength with controlled lowering near the head. |
If a 160 lb woman moves from a 45 lb estimated 1RM to 61 lb, her ratio rises from 0.281 to 0.381. That is a move from Intermediate to Advanced, and it should reflect stronger elbow extension rather than a shorter range of motion.
Use the next ratio threshold as the milestone, then convert it back into a target estimated 1RM for your bodyweight.
Related Strength Standards Tools
Related strength standards help explain whether your Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions score reflects strict triceps-extension strength, pressing carryover, or a setup-specific limitation. These links use the generated registry order for this tool.
- Triceps Pushdown (Cable): compare against the closest triceps-extension family benchmark, where cable direction and standing bracing change the loading profile.
- Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press (Raw): compare strict isolation strength with a heavier triceps-biased press that uses chest, shoulder, and bench leverage.
- Barbell Floor Press (Raw): check how your triceps-influenced dead-stop pressing strength compares with a movement that still permits pressing mechanics.
- Barbell Curl (Strict): compare same-implement arm-isolation strength across elbow flexion and elbow extension without treating the thresholds as interchangeable.
- Weighted Dips (Parallel Bars): contrast strict supported triceps isolation with a loaded compound bodyweight press.
- Lying Dumbbell Pullover: separate true elbow-extension strength from lying bench work that uses shoulder motion and long-lever control.
If your close-grip bench and dip scores are high but your lying extension score is low, look first at strict bottom-range elbow extension, wrist position, and upper-arm drift. If your pushdown is high but the lying barbell result lags, the issue may be free-weight control near the head rather than triceps size alone.