One-Rep Max (1RM) is the gold standard for measuring maximal strength. It's used to prescribe training loads (e.g., "work at 75% of your 1RM").
Estimation Formulas
- Epley: 1RM = Weight Γ (1 + Reps/30)
- Brzycki: 1RM = Weight Γ 36 / (37 β Reps)
- Lander: 1RM = (100 Γ Weight) / (101.3 β 2.67123 Γ Reps)
Training Zones
Strength: 85β100% 1RM (1β5 reps). Hypertrophy: 65β85% (6β12 reps). Endurance: 50β65% (15+ reps).