One Rep Max for 40 lbs × 11 reps

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What is the one rep max for 40 lbs × 11 reps?

Answer

Lifting 40 lbs for 11 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
54.7 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

At 11 reps the formulas drift apart — the others give 50.8–55.6 lbs: treat 54.7 lbs as a rough guide.

40 × (1 + 11 ÷ 30) ≈ 54.7 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%52 lbs
90%49.2 lbs
85%46.5 lbs
80%43.8 lbs
75%41 lbs
73.1%40 lbs — this set
70%38.3 lbs
65%35.6 lbs
60%32.8 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 40 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps42.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps44 lbs90.9%
4 reps45.3 lbs88.3%
5 reps46.7 lbs85.7%
6 reps48 lbs83.3%
7 reps49.3 lbs81.1%
8 reps50.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps52 lbs76.9%
10 reps53.3 lbs75%
11 reps54.7 lbs73.1%
12 reps56 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 40 lbs × 11 reps?

Lifting 40 lbs for 11 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 54.7 lbs

How much of my max is 40 lbs for 11 reps?

40 lbs for 11 reps works out at 73.1% of an estimated one rep max of 54.7 lbs.

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

90% of 54.7 lbs is 49.2 lbs and 70% is 38.3 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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