Strength · Epley + Brzycki
One-Rep Max
Estimate your 1RM from any sub-maximal set and read off the loads for every rep bracket.
Estimates are most accurate at 2–10 reps. A true single (1 rep) is reported as-is.
Estimated one-rep max
257.8lb
Consensus of the Epley and Brzycki formulas — steadier than either alone.
The two estimates
Epley (1985)262.5 lb
Brzycki (1993)253.1 lb
Training loads
| Reps | % of 1RM | Load (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | 258 |
| 2 | 97% | 250 |
| 3 | 94% | 242 |
| 5 | 89% | 229 |
| 8 | 81% | 209 |
| 10 | 75% | 193 |
| 12 | 69% | 178 |
| 15 | 61% | 157 |
Percent-of-1RM targets from the Brzycki chart. Round to the nearest plate and leave a rep in reserve on working sets.