One Rep Max for 60 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 60 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 60 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
66 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

60 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 66 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 63.5–68.4 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%62.7 lbs
90.9%60 lbs — this set
90%59.4 lbs
85%56.1 lbs
80%52.8 lbs
75%49.5 lbs
70%46.2 lbs
65%42.9 lbs
60%39.6 lbs

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 60 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps64 lbs93.8%
3 reps66 lbs90.9%
4 reps68 lbs88.2%
5 reps70 lbs85.7%
6 reps72 lbs83.3%
7 reps74 lbs81.1%
8 reps76 lbs78.9%
9 reps78 lbs76.9%
10 reps80 lbs75%
11 reps82 lbs73.2%
12 reps84 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 60 lbs × 3 reps?

Lifting 60 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 66 lbs

How much of my max is 60 lbs for 3 reps?

60 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 66 lbs.

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

90% of 66 lbs is 59.4 lbs and 70% is 46.2 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.