One Rep Max for 65 lbs × 9 reps

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What is the one rep max for 65 lbs × 9 reps?

Answer

Lifting 65 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
84.5 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 + 9 ÷ 30) = 84.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 79.6–85.7 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%80.3 lbs
90%76.1 lbs
85%71.8 lbs
80%67.6 lbs
76.9%65 lbs — this set
75%63.4 lbs
70%59.2 lbs
65%54.9 lbs
60%50.7 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 × 9 reps?

Lifting 65 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 84.5 lbs

How much of my max is 65 lbs for 9 reps?

65 lbs for 9 reps works out at 76.9% of an estimated one rep max of 84.5 lbs.

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

90% of 84.5 lbs is 76.1 lbs and 70% is 59.2 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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