🏋️ One Rep Max (1RM) Calculator
The One Rep Max (1RM) Calculator is an essential tool for **weightlifters** and fitness enthusiasts. It accurately estimates the maximum amount of weight you can lift for a single repetition of an exercise, using data from a heavier set you successfully completed for multiple repetitions. Knowing your 1RM is crucial for **programming your training**, measuring your strength progress, and determining appropriate working weights for hypertrophy, strength, or endurance goals. This calculator offers multiple popular formulas, including the Epley, Brzycki, and Lombardi methods, to provide you with a comprehensive strength assessment.
💪 Estimated 1RM Result
Strength Level Assessment
Suggested Training Weights
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📚 The Complete Guide to One Rep Max (1RM) Calculation
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How to Use the 1RM Calculator Effectively
Using the calculator is straightforward: input the **maximum weight** you lifted for a specific number of **repetitions** (Reps). For example, if you successfully lifted 100 kg for 5 reps, enter '100' for the weight and '5' for the reps. Select your preferred formula and click 'Calculate'.
Understanding the 1RM Calculation Formulas
There are several scientifically recognized formulas for estimating 1RM, each with slight variations. Our calculator features the three most popular:
- **Epley Formula:** This is the most widely accepted and simple-to-use formula: $1RM = w \times (1 + \frac{r}{30})$, where $w$ is the weight and $r$ is the reps. It tends to be highly accurate for 1 to 10 reps.
- **Brzycki Formula:** Often considered very reliable across a wider rep range: $1RM = w \times \frac{36}{(37 - r)}$.
- **Lombardi Formula:** A simpler linear formula: $1RM = w \times r^{0.1}$.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The One Rep Max (1RM) is the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for a single repetition of a given exercise. It's a key metric used in strength training and periodization to measure an athlete's absolute strength and set appropriate training percentages.
Calculators are used primarily for **safety** and convenience. Testing your true 1RM is taxing on the central nervous system and carries a high risk of injury. An estimated 1RM, derived from a set of 5-10 reps, provides an accurate and much safer baseline for setting training loads.
The **Epley Formula** is generally the most common and widely accepted, especially for rep ranges between 2 and 10. For reps over 10, all formulas tend to become less accurate. If you are lifting for a set of 3 to 5 reps, most formulas (Epley, Brzycki) will yield very similar and reliable results.
The strength level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite) is typically determined by comparing your 1RM to normative strength standards based on your body weight and gender for a specific lift (e.g., Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift). While this calculator provides a generic assessment, it's a helpful motivational guide based on common lifting populations.
The calculator automatically performs unit conversion. All calculations are performed consistently, and the final result is displayed in the unit selected in the 'Unit Selection' dropdown. To convert, simply switch the unit selector before or after calculation; the displayed value will change automatically (1 kg $\approx$ 2.20462 lb).