One Rep Max for 90 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 90 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 90 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
99 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

90 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 99 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 95.3–102.6 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%94.1 lbs
90.9%90 lbs — this set
90%89.1 lbs
85%84.2 lbs
80%79.2 lbs
75%74.3 lbs
70%69.3 lbs
65%64.4 lbs
60%59.4 lbs

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 90 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps96 lbs93.8%
3 reps99 lbs90.9%
4 reps102 lbs88.2%
5 reps105 lbs85.7%
6 reps108 lbs83.3%
7 reps111 lbs81.1%
8 reps114 lbs78.9%
9 reps117 lbs76.9%
10 reps120 lbs75%
11 reps123 lbs73.2%
12 reps126 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 90 lbs × 3 reps?

Lifting 90 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 99 lbs

How much of my max is 90 lbs for 3 reps?

90 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 99 lbs.

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

90% of 99 lbs is 89.1 lbs and 70% is 69.3 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.