One Rep Max for 45 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 45 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 45 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
49.5 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

45 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 49.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 47.6–51.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%47 lbs
90.9%45 lbs — this set
90%44.6 lbs
85%42.1 lbs
80%39.6 lbs
75%37.1 lbs
70%34.7 lbs
65%32.2 lbs
60%29.7 lbs

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 45 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps48 lbs93.8%
3 reps49.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps51 lbs88.2%
5 reps52.5 lbs85.7%
6 reps54 lbs83.3%
7 reps55.5 lbs81.1%
8 reps57 lbs78.9%
9 reps58.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps60 lbs75%
11 reps61.5 lbs73.2%
12 reps63 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 45 lbs × 3 reps?

Lifting 45 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 49.5 lbs

How much of my max is 45 lbs for 3 reps?

45 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 49.5 lbs.

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

90% of 49.5 lbs is 44.6 lbs and 70% is 34.7 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.