One Rep Max for 20 lbs × 5 reps

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

Answer

Lifting 20 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
23.3 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 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 23.3 lbs

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

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

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One Rep Max Table for 20 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps21.3 lbs93.9%
3 reps22 lbs90.9%
4 reps22.7 lbs88.1%
5 reps23.3 lbs85.8%
6 reps24 lbs83.3%
7 reps24.7 lbs81%
8 reps25.3 lbs79.1%
9 reps26 lbs76.9%
10 reps26.7 lbs74.9%
11 reps27.3 lbs73.3%
12 reps28 lbs71.4%

FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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