One Rep Max for 15 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 15 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 15 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

17.5 kg

Epley formula · an estimate from a set taken close to failure; accuracy depends on the exercise and the person and drops as reps grow

15 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) = 17.5 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 16.9–17.9 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	16.6 kg
90%	15.8 kg
85.7%	15 kg — this set
85%	14.9 kg
80%	14 kg
75%	13.1 kg
70%	12.3 kg
65%	11.4 kg
60%	10.5 kg

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17.5 kg to lbs - 17.5 kg ≈ 38.58 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 15 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	16 kg	93.8%
3 reps	16.5 kg	90.9%
4 reps	17 kg	88.2%
5 reps	17.5 kg	85.7%
6 reps	18 kg	83.3%
7 reps	18.5 kg	81.1%
8 reps	19 kg	78.9%
9 reps	19.5 kg	76.9%
10 reps	20 kg	75%
11 reps	20.5 kg	73.2%
12 reps	21 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 15 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 15 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 17.5 kg

How much of my max is 15 kg for 5 reps?

15 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 17.5 kg.

What should I lift at 90% and 70% of that max?

90% of 17.5 kg is 15.8 kg and 70% is 12.3 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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