One Rep Max for 60 lbs × 6 reps

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What is the one rep max for 60 lbs × 6 reps?

Answer

Lifting 60 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

72 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 + 6 ÷ 30) = 72 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 69–72.9 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	68.4 lbs
90%	64.8 lbs
85%	61.2 lbs
83.3%	60 lbs — this set
80%	57.6 lbs
75%	54 lbs
70%	50.4 lbs
65%	46.8 lbs
60%	43.2 lbs

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72 lbs to kg - 72 pounds ≈ 32.66 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 60 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	64 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	66 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	68 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	70 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	72 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	74 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	76 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	78 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	80 lbs	75%
11 reps	82 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	84 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 60 lbs × 6 reps?

Lifting 60 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 72 lbs

How much of my max is 60 lbs for 6 reps?

60 lbs for 6 reps works out at 83.3% of an estimated one rep max of 72 lbs.

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

90% of 72 lbs is 64.8 lbs and 70% is 50.4 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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