One Rep Max for 20 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 20 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 20 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

23.3 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 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 23.3 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 22.5–23.8 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	22.1 kg
90%	21 kg
85.8%	20 kg — this set
85%	19.8 kg
80%	18.6 kg
75%	17.5 kg
70%	16.3 kg
65%	15.1 kg
60%	14 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 20 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	21.3 kg	93.9%
3 reps	22 kg	90.9%
4 reps	22.7 kg	88.1%
5 reps	23.3 kg	85.8%
6 reps	24 kg	83.3%
7 reps	24.7 kg	81%
8 reps	25.3 kg	79.1%
9 reps	26 kg	76.9%
10 reps	26.7 kg	74.9%
11 reps	27.3 kg	73.3%
12 reps	28 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 20 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 20 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 23.3 kg

How much of my max is 20 kg for 5 reps?

20 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.8% of an estimated one rep max of 23.3 kg.

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

90% of 23.3 kg is 21 kg and 70% is 16.3 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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