1 rep max

[user464444132bbg]

How do you figure out what your one rep max is? Is there a formula? I hope this isn't a stupid question.

[nooner]

http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/OneRepMax.html

check dat out!

[mizzpri]

I have a question about this,

when it asks for reps performed what does it really mean?

for example if I did, 5 sets of 10 @ 30 lbs, what would be the number of repss I performed.

Also, How many reps are in one set conventionally?

thanks

[Firepower]

I have a question about this,

when it asks for reps performed what does it really mean?

for example if I did, 5 sets of 10 @ 30 lbs, what would be the number of repss I performed.

Also, How many reps are in one set conventionally?

thanks

in your example, reps performed is 10. To answer your other question, the number of reps in a set will vary upon what you're trying to achieve.

[mizzpri]

in your example, reps performed is 10. To answer your other question, the number of reps in a set will vary upon what you're trying to achieve.

hmm, so what does that calculator give you the measurement of?

[Firepower]

1RM = 1 Repetition Maximum. Self explanatory. This is the weight that you can lift only once. The reps for your sets are based off of a percentage of your 1RM.

Now, let's say that you're concerned with muscle growth. To achieve this, you will need to lift 65-80% of your 1RM for 3-6 sets.

For example, if your 1RM for squats is 100 lbs, you should lift 65 lbs - 80 lbs for 3-6 sets to achieve muscular hypertrophy.

understand?