One Rep Max for 30 lbs × 6 reps

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What is the one rep max for 30 lbs × 6 reps?

Answer

Lifting 30 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

36 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

30 × (1 + 6 ÷ 30) = 36 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 34.5–36.4 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	34.2 lbs
90%	32.4 lbs
85%	30.6 lbs
83.3%	30 lbs — this set
80%	28.8 lbs
75%	27 lbs
70%	25.2 lbs
65%	23.4 lbs
60%	21.6 lbs

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36 lbs to kg - 36 pounds ≈ 16.33 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 30 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	32 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	33 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	34 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	35 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	36 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	37 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	38 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	39 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	40 lbs	75%
11 reps	41 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	42 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 30 lbs × 6 reps?

Lifting 30 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 36 lbs

How much of my max is 30 lbs for 6 reps?

30 lbs for 6 reps works out at 83.3% of an estimated one rep max of 36 lbs.

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

90% of 36 lbs is 32.4 lbs and 70% is 25.2 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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