One Rep Max for 25 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 25 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 25 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

27.5 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

25 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 27.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 26.5–28.5 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	26.1 lbs
90.9%	25 lbs — this set
90%	24.8 lbs
85%	23.4 lbs
80%	22 lbs
75%	20.6 lbs
70%	19.3 lbs
65%	17.9 lbs
60%	16.5 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 25 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	26.7 lbs	93.6%
3 reps	27.5 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	28.3 lbs	88.3%
5 reps	29.2 lbs	85.6%
6 reps	30 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	30.8 lbs	81.2%
8 reps	31.7 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	32.5 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	33.3 lbs	75.1%
11 reps	34.2 lbs	73.1%
12 reps	35 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 25 lbs × 3 reps?

Lifting 25 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 27.5 lbs

How much of my max is 25 lbs for 3 reps?

25 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 27.5 lbs.

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

90% of 27.5 lbs is 24.8 lbs and 70% is 19.3 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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