How to Convert Reps and Weight Into an Accurate 1RM
How to Convert Reps and Weight Into an Accurate 1RM After 15 years of standing on platform after platform, watching lifters warm up with weights that would have been their max just months earlier, I've realized something crucial. Most lifters have no idea how to translate their daily performance into meaningful data. You crushed 225 for 10 reps on bench. That's great. But what does that actually mean? How strong are you really? What should you attempt next week? How do you know if you're progressing? The answer lies in understanding how to convert reps and weight into an accurate 1RM . This isn't just about plugging numbers into a calculator. It's about understanding the science, the context, and the art of estimation. It's about knowing when to trust the math and when to trust your gut. In this guide, I'm going to teach you the exact methods I've used with hundreds of athletes to turn any set—from 1 rep to 20 reps—into a reliable, actionable 1RM esti...