One Rep Max for 50 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 50 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 50 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

55 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

50 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 55 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 52.9–57 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	52.3 lbs
90.9%	50 lbs — this set
90%	49.5 lbs
85%	46.8 lbs
80%	44 lbs
75%	41.3 lbs
70%	38.5 lbs
65%	35.8 lbs
60%	33 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 50 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	53.3 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	55 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	56.7 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	58.3 lbs	85.8%
6 reps	60 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	61.7 lbs	81%
8 reps	63.3 lbs	79%
9 reps	65 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	66.7 lbs	75%
11 reps	68.3 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	70 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 50 lbs × 3 reps?

Lifting 50 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 55 lbs

How much of my max is 50 lbs for 3 reps?

50 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 55 lbs.

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

90% of 55 lbs is 49.5 lbs and 70% is 38.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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