Leg Extension

Leg Extension Standards

Measured in kg

Leg Extension strength standards help you to compare your one-rep max lift with other lifters at your bodyweight.

Our community Leg Extension standards are based on 1,152,891 lifts by Strength Level users

Male Leg Extension Standards (kg)

Entire Community

Strength LevelWeight
Beginner43 kg
Novice68 kg
Intermediate99 kg
Advanced137 kg
Elite179 kg

How much should I be able to Leg Extension? (kg)

What is the average Leg Extension? The average Leg Extension weight for a male lifter is 99 kg (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift.

What is a good Leg Extension? Male beginners should aim to lift 43 kg (1RM) which is still impressive compared to the general population.

By Weight and Age

BWBeg.Nov.Int.Adv.Elite
50294975106142
55325380113149
60365785119156
65396190125163
70426595130169
75456999135175
804872103140180
855176108145186
905379111149191
955682115154196
1005885119158201
1056188122162205
1106391126166209
1156594129170214
1206897132173218
1257099135177222
13072102138180225
13574104141183229
14076107144187233

How many sets and reps of Leg Extension should I do?

These are the most popular Leg Extension workouts done by male lifters:

3x10 20%
3x12 15%
4x10 9%
4x12 7%
3x15 7%

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What do the strength standards mean?

Beginner Stronger than 5% of lifters. A beginner lifter can perform the movement correctly and has practiced it for at least a month.
Novice Stronger than 20% of lifters. A novice lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least six months.
Intermediate Stronger than 50% of lifters. An intermediate lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least two years.
Advanced Stronger than 80% of lifters. An advanced lifter has progressed for over five years.
Elite Stronger than 95% of lifters. An elite lifter has dedicated over five years to become competitive at strength sports.