One Rep Max for 15 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 15 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 15 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
16.5 lbs

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 + 3 ÷ 30) = 16.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 15.9–17.1 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%15.7 lbs
90.9%15 lbs — this set
90%14.9 lbs
85%14 lbs
80%13.2 lbs
75%12.4 lbs
70%11.6 lbs
65%10.7 lbs
60%9.9 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 15 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps16 lbs93.8%
3 reps16.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps17 lbs88.2%
5 reps17.5 lbs85.7%
6 reps18 lbs83.3%
7 reps18.5 lbs81.1%
8 reps19 lbs78.9%
9 reps19.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps20 lbs75%
11 reps20.5 lbs73.2%
12 reps21 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 15 lbs × 3 reps?

Lifting 15 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 16.5 lbs

How much of my max is 15 lbs for 3 reps?

15 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 16.5 lbs.

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

90% of 16.5 lbs is 14.9 lbs and 70% is 11.6 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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