One Rep Max for 70 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 70 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 70 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

77 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 + 3 ÷ 30) = 77 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 74.1–79.8 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	73.2 lbs
90.9%	70 lbs — this set
90%	69.3 lbs
85%	65.5 lbs
80%	61.6 lbs
75%	57.8 lbs
70%	53.9 lbs
65%	50.1 lbs
60%	46.2 lbs

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77 lbs to kg - 77 pounds ≈ 34.93 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 70 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	74.7 lbs	93.7%
3 reps	77 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	79.3 lbs	88.3%
5 reps	81.7 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	84 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	86.3 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	88.7 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	91 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	93.3 lbs	75%
11 reps	95.7 lbs	73.1%
12 reps	98 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 70 lbs × 3 reps?

Lifting 70 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 77 lbs

How much of my max is 70 lbs for 3 reps?

70 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 77 lbs.

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

90% of 77 lbs is 69.3 lbs and 70% is 53.9 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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