For this hypothetical plan, measured deadlift 1RM is 120 kg and target load is 65% 1RM. What load does that specify?
- A42.0 kg
- B184.6 kg
- C55.0 kg
- D78.0 kg
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Answer
D
Target load = 1RM × percentage = 120 × 0.65 = 78.0 kg.
A
This multiplies by the complementary 35% (120 × 0.35), the portion below 1RM rather than the target percentage.
B
This divides by 0.65 (120 ÷ 0.65), the step used to estimate 1RM from a known submaximal load; the result exceeds the 1RM.
C
This subtracts 65 percentage points from 120 kg as if they were kilograms.
D
Target load = 1RM × percentage = 120 × 0.65 = 78.0 kg.