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Calculating 1RM

Calculating 1RM

Over the years a number of people have produced formulae for calculating an approximate 1RM; based on reps and weight used. Whilst studies seem to favour the Epley formula over the others (in terms of accuracy), I have a few alternatives here. Brzycki equation :1RM =...