One Rep Max for 40 kg × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 40 kg × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 40 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

44 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

40 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 44 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 42.4–45.6 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	41.8 kg
90.9%	40 kg — this set
90%	39.6 kg
85%	37.4 kg
80%	35.2 kg
75%	33 kg
70%	30.8 kg
65%	28.6 kg
60%	26.4 kg

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44 kg to lbs - 44 kg ≈ 97 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 40 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	42.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	44 kg	90.9%
4 reps	45.3 kg	88.3%
5 reps	46.7 kg	85.7%
6 reps	48 kg	83.3%
7 reps	49.3 kg	81.1%
8 reps	50.7 kg	78.9%
9 reps	52 kg	76.9%
10 reps	53.3 kg	75%
11 reps	54.7 kg	73.1%
12 reps	56 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 40 kg × 3 reps?

Lifting 40 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 44 kg

How much of my max is 40 kg for 3 reps?

40 kg for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 44 kg.

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

90% of 44 kg is 39.6 kg and 70% is 30.8 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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