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One Rep Max Calculator

Estimate your one-rep max for any lift using weight and reps performed. Includes percentage-based training loads.

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1. Enter the weight you lifted in kilograms or pounds. 2. Enter the number of repetitions you completed with good form. 3. View your estimated one-rep max from multiple formulas (Epley, Brzycki, Lander, Lombardi). 4. Review the percentage-based training load chart from 50% to 95% of your 1RM. 5. Use the recommended rep ranges at each percentage for strength, hypertrophy, or endurance training.

About This Tool

Your one-rep max (1RM) is the maximum amount of weight you can lift for a single repetition of a given exercise. It is a fundamental measure of strength and serves as the basis for percentage-based training programs used by athletes and coaches worldwide. Our calculator estimates your 1RM without requiring you to actually attempt a maximal lift, which reduces injury risk.

Enter the weight you lifted and the number of reps you completed, and the calculator estimates your 1RM using multiple proven formulas including Epley, Brzycki, Lander, and Lombardi. It then generates a complete percentage chart showing recommended weights for training at various intensities - from light warm-up sets at 50% to heavy singles at 95%.

For the most accurate estimate, use a weight that you can lift for 2-8 reps with good form. Estimates become less reliable beyond 10 reps. The calculator works for any barbell or dumbbell exercise - bench press, squat, deadlift, overhead press, and more.

Formula / How It Works

Epley: 1RM = weight x (1 + reps / 30). Brzycki: 1RM = weight x (36 / (37 - reps)). Lander: 1RM = (100 x weight) / (101.3 - 2.67123 x reps).

Frequently Asked Questions

A one-rep max is the heaviest weight you can successfully lift for one complete repetition with proper form. It is the gold standard for measuring maximum strength and is used to calculate training percentages for structured programs.
The most common formula is the Epley equation: 1RM = weight x (1 + reps / 30). The Brzycki formula is also popular: 1RM = weight x (36 / (37 - reps)). Both provide similar estimates for rep ranges under 10.
Use a weight you can lift for 2-6 reps for the most accurate 1RM estimate. Predictions from sets of 1-3 reps are most reliable. Beyond 10 reps, estimates become increasingly inaccurate because muscular endurance starts playing a larger role.
For strength, train at 80-90% of 1RM for 1-5 reps. For hypertrophy (muscle size), use 65-80% for 6-12 reps. For muscular endurance, use 50-65% for 12-20 reps. Warm-up sets typically use 40-60% of 1RM.
Testing a true 1RM carries injury risk, especially for beginners. Estimating from submaximal sets is safer and nearly as accurate. If you do test, always use a spotter, warm up thoroughly, and build up gradually over several sets.

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