One Rep Max for 70 lbs × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 70 lbs × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 70 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
74.7 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

70 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) ≈ 74.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 72–78 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%71 lbs
93.7%70 lbs — this set
90%67.2 lbs
85%63.5 lbs
80%59.8 lbs
75%56 lbs
70%52.3 lbs
65%48.6 lbs
60%44.8 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 70 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps74.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps77 lbs90.9%
4 reps79.3 lbs88.3%
5 reps81.7 lbs85.7%
6 reps84 lbs83.3%
7 reps86.3 lbs81.1%
8 reps88.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps91 lbs76.9%
10 reps93.3 lbs75%
11 reps95.7 lbs73.1%
12 reps98 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 70 lbs × 2 reps?

Lifting 70 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 74.7 lbs

How much of my max is 70 lbs for 2 reps?

70 lbs for 2 reps works out at 93.7% of an estimated one rep max of 74.7 lbs.

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

90% of 74.7 lbs is 67.2 lbs and 70% is 52.3 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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