One Rep Max for 65 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 65 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 65 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
75.8 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

65 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 75.8 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 73.1–77.4 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%72 lbs
90%68.2 lbs
85.8%65 lbs — this set
85%64.4 lbs
80%60.6 lbs
75%56.9 lbs
70%53.1 lbs
65%49.3 lbs
60%45.5 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 65 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps69.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps71.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps73.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps75.8 lbs85.8%
6 reps78 lbs83.3%
7 reps80.2 lbs81%
8 reps82.3 lbs79%
9 reps84.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps86.7 lbs75%
11 reps88.8 lbs73.2%
12 reps91 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 65 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 65 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 75.8 lbs

How much of my max is 65 lbs for 5 reps?

65 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.8% of an estimated one rep max of 75.8 lbs.

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

90% of 75.8 lbs is 68.2 lbs and 70% is 53.1 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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