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1RM Calculator

Estimate your maximum strength without the risk of lifting to failure. Get precise training percentages to take the guesswork out of your programming.

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Enter the weight and reps you lifted below.

Pro tip

Use a set of 3–5 reps at a challenging weight for the most accurate estimate.

Estimated One-Rep Max
115kg
High confidence · Epley + Brzycki avg
Epley
117
Brzycki
113
Lombardi
117

Training Percentages

100%115 kg
95%109 kg
90%104 kg
85%98 kg
80%92 kg
75%86 kg
70%81 kg
65%75 kg
60%69 kg
55%63 kg
50%58 kg

Rep Max Equivalents

2 reps108 kg
3 reps105 kg
4 reps101 kg
5 reps99 kg
6 reps96 kg
7 reps93 kg
8 reps91 kg
9 reps88 kg
10 reps86 kg
11 reps84 kg
12 reps82 kg

Why Calculate Your 1RM?

Your One-Rep Max (1RM) is the maximum weight you can lift for a single repetition with proper form. It is the standard metric for tracking absolute strength and structuring progressive overload.

  • Precision Training Program weights from percentages like 70%, 80%, and 90% of your estimated max.
  • Track Progress Estimate strength gains over time without constantly testing risky heavy singles.
  • Safer Testing Use sub-maximal sets (3–8 reps) to project your max with less fatigue and lower injury risk.

The Science Behind the Math

We blend multiple peer-reviewed formulas to pick the most accurate estimate for your rep range.

Epley

w × (1 + r/30)

Widely used; performs well across moderate rep ranges (3–10).

Brzycki

w / (1.0278 − 0.0278×r)

Favored for lower rep ranges and heavy near-max sets (1–5).

Lombardi

w × r^0.10

Conservative lower-bound estimate, useful for high-rep blending.

Beyond Static Estimates

Generic calculators assume your readiness and performance stay constant. In reality, fatigue, sleep, and training stress shift your actual output session to session.

Generic calculator misses

  • Daily readiness & fatigue fluctuations
  • Set-to-set performance variation
  • Exercise-specific strength curves
  • Auto-adjusting targets from real data

Adapt tracks automatically

  • Readiness scoring from workout history
  • Live load recommendations each set
  • Per-exercise progression curves
  • Targets that adapt to your actual output

Adapt Progresses Your Loads Automatically

Adapt tracks your execution data, estimates readiness, and recommends weights dynamically so your programming stays aligned with your actual performance.