One Rep Max for 45 lbs × 9 reps

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What is the one rep max for 45 lbs × 9 reps?

Answer

Lifting 45 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

58.5 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 + 9 ÷ 30) = 58.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 55.1–59.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	55.6 lbs
90%	52.7 lbs
85%	49.7 lbs
80%	46.8 lbs
76.9%	45 lbs — this set
75%	43.9 lbs
70%	41 lbs
65%	38 lbs
60%	35.1 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 45 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	48 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	49.5 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	51 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	52.5 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	54 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	55.5 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	57 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	58.5 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	60 lbs	75%
11 reps	61.5 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	63 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 45 lbs × 9 reps?

Lifting 45 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 58.5 lbs

How much of my max is 45 lbs for 9 reps?

45 lbs for 9 reps works out at 76.9% of an estimated one rep max of 58.5 lbs.

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

90% of 58.5 lbs is 52.7 lbs and 70% is 41 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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