One Rep Max for 75 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 75 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 75 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
82.5 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

75 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 82.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 79.4–85.5 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%78.4 lbs
90.9%75 lbs — this set
90%74.3 lbs
85%70.1 lbs
80%66 lbs
75%61.9 lbs
70%57.8 lbs
65%53.6 lbs
60%49.5 lbs

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 75 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps80 lbs93.8%
3 reps82.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps85 lbs88.2%
5 reps87.5 lbs85.7%
6 reps90 lbs83.3%
7 reps92.5 lbs81.1%
8 reps95 lbs78.9%
9 reps97.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps100 lbs75%
11 reps102.5 lbs73.2%
12 reps105 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 75 lbs × 3 reps?

Lifting 75 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 82.5 lbs

How much of my max is 75 lbs for 3 reps?

75 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 82.5 lbs.

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

90% of 82.5 lbs is 74.3 lbs and 70% is 57.8 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.