One Rep Max for 20 lbs × 10 reps

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What is the one rep max for 20 lbs × 10 reps?

Answer

Lifting 20 lbs for 10 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

26.7 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

20 × (1 + 10 ÷ 30) ≈ 26.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 25–27.1 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	25.4 lbs
90%	24 lbs
85%	22.7 lbs
80%	21.4 lbs
75%	20 lbs
74.9%	20 lbs — this set
70%	18.7 lbs
65%	17.4 lbs
60%	16 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 20 lbs

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

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 20 lbs × 10 reps?

Lifting 20 lbs for 10 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 26.7 lbs

How much of my max is 20 lbs for 10 reps?

20 lbs for 10 reps works out at 74.9% of an estimated one rep max of 26.7 lbs.

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

90% of 26.7 lbs is 24 lbs and 70% is 18.7 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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