One Rep Max for 55 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 55 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 55 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

64.2 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

55 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 64.2 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 61.9–65.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	61 kg
90%	57.8 kg
85.7%	55 kg — this set
85%	54.6 kg
80%	51.4 kg
75%	48.2 kg
70%	44.9 kg
65%	41.7 kg
60%	38.5 kg

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64.2 kg to lbs - 64.2 kg ≈ 141.54 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 55 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	58.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	60.5 kg	90.9%
4 reps	62.3 kg	88.3%
5 reps	64.2 kg	85.7%
6 reps	66 kg	83.3%
7 reps	67.8 kg	81.1%
8 reps	69.7 kg	78.9%
9 reps	71.5 kg	76.9%
10 reps	73.3 kg	75%
11 reps	75.2 kg	73.1%
12 reps	77 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 55 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 55 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 64.2 kg

How much of my max is 55 kg for 5 reps?

55 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 64.2 kg.

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

90% of 64.2 kg is 57.8 kg and 70% is 44.9 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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