One Rep Max for 50 lbs × 9 reps

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What is the one rep max for 50 lbs × 9 reps?

Answer

Lifting 50 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

65 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 + 9 ÷ 30) = 65 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 61.3–65.9 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	61.8 lbs
90%	58.5 lbs
85%	55.3 lbs
80%	52 lbs
76.9%	50 lbs — this set
75%	48.8 lbs
70%	45.5 lbs
65%	42.3 lbs
60%	39 lbs

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65 lbs to kg - 65 pounds ≈ 29.48 kg

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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 × 9 reps?

Lifting 50 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 65 lbs

How much of my max is 50 lbs for 9 reps?

50 lbs for 9 reps works out at 76.9% of an estimated one rep max of 65 lbs.

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

90% of 65 lbs is 58.5 lbs and 70% is 45.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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