One Rep Max for 30 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 30 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 30 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
35 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

30 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) = 35 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 33.8–35.7 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%33.3 kg
90%31.5 kg
85.7%30 kg — this set
85%29.8 kg
80%28 kg
75%26.3 kg
70%24.5 kg
65%22.8 kg
60%21 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 30 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps32 kg93.8%
3 reps33 kg90.9%
4 reps34 kg88.2%
5 reps35 kg85.7%
6 reps36 kg83.3%
7 reps37 kg81.1%
8 reps38 kg78.9%
9 reps39 kg76.9%
10 reps40 kg75%
11 reps41 kg73.2%
12 reps42 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 30 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 30 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 35 kg

How much of my max is 30 kg for 5 reps?

30 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 35 kg.

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

90% of 35 kg is 31.5 kg and 70% is 24.5 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.