One Rep Max for 42.5 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 42.5 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 42.5 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
49.6 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

42.5 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 49.6 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 47.8–50.6 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%47.1 kg
90%44.6 kg
85.7%42.5 kg — this set
85%42.2 kg
80%39.7 kg
75%37.2 kg
70%34.7 kg
65%32.2 kg
60%29.8 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 42.5 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps45.3 kg93.8%
3 reps46.8 kg90.8%
4 reps48.2 kg88.2%
5 reps49.6 kg85.7%
6 reps51 kg83.3%
7 reps52.4 kg81.1%
8 reps53.8 kg79%
9 reps55.3 kg76.9%
10 reps56.7 kg75%
11 reps58.1 kg73.1%
12 reps59.5 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 42.5 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 42.5 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 49.6 kg

How much of my max is 42.5 kg for 5 reps?

42.5 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 49.6 kg.

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

90% of 49.6 kg is 44.6 kg and 70% is 34.7 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.