One Rep Max for 17.5 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 17.5 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

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

20.4 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

17.5 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 20.4 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 19.7–20.8 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	19.4 kg
90%	18.4 kg
85.8%	17.5 kg — this set
85%	17.3 kg
80%	16.3 kg
75%	15.3 kg
70%	14.3 kg
65%	13.3 kg
60%	12.2 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 17.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	18.7 kg	93.6%
3 reps	19.3 kg	90.7%
4 reps	19.8 kg	88.4%
5 reps	20.4 kg	85.8%
6 reps	21 kg	83.3%
7 reps	21.6 kg	81%
8 reps	22.2 kg	78.8%
9 reps	22.8 kg	76.8%
10 reps	23.3 kg	75.1%
11 reps	23.9 kg	73.2%
12 reps	24.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 17.5 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 17.5 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 20.4 kg

How much of my max is 17.5 kg for 5 reps?

17.5 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.8% of an estimated one rep max of 20.4 kg.

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

90% of 20.4 kg is 18.4 kg and 70% is 14.3 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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