One Rep Max for 20 kg × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 20 kg × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 20 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
21.3 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

20 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) ≈ 21.3 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 20.6–22.3 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%20.2 kg
93.9%20 kg — this set
90%19.2 kg
85%18.1 kg
80%17 kg
75%16 kg
70%14.9 kg
65%13.8 kg
60%12.8 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 20 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps21.3 kg93.9%
3 reps22 kg90.9%
4 reps22.7 kg88.1%
5 reps23.3 kg85.8%
6 reps24 kg83.3%
7 reps24.7 kg81%
8 reps25.3 kg79.1%
9 reps26 kg76.9%
10 reps26.7 kg74.9%
11 reps27.3 kg73.3%
12 reps28 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 20 kg × 2 reps?

Lifting 20 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 21.3 kg

How much of my max is 20 kg for 2 reps?

20 kg for 2 reps works out at 93.9% of an estimated one rep max of 21.3 kg.

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

90% of 21.3 kg is 19.2 kg and 70% is 14.9 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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