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Strength · Epley + Brzycki

One-Rep Max

Estimate your 1RM from any sub-maximal set and read off the loads for every rep bracket.

Unit

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 1RMLoad (lb)
1100%258
297%250
394%242
589%229
881%209
1075%193
1269%178
1561%157

Percent-of-1RM targets from the Brzycki chart. Round to the nearest plate and leave a rep in reserve on working sets.