% of Max for reps

[HoldemOkie2]

I was wondering what the common numbers are for using your max to determine (around) what weight to rep. For example: max = 260 so 90% for reps of 3, or 80% for reps of 6?????
I plan on doing some jumping around and couldnt remember the "formula"

 

[Mudge]

I have a chart in my training log that I carry with me.

DRAG THE LINK TO THE ADDRESS BAR - save the pic
http://media.tangotime.com/i/rate/100/140/100140210_90e94_f.jpg

I should have to update mine within a couple months hopefully.

 

[HoldemOkie2]

the chart sure is pretty but i have no clue what to do with those numbers??????

 

[pullinbig]

it doesnt post the reps. search the web and youll find what you are looking for.

 

[HoldemOkie2]

yeah your right, i did a search on here with no luck so i posted it but i fould it on google. Here's a link for a power pyramid.
http://www.strengthcats.com/pyramidpower.pdf

 

[pullinbig]

bear in mind that this is just a generic starting point and different folks get different results. some fatigue faster thanothers.

 

[Mudge]

it doesnt post the reps. search the web and youll find what you are looking for.

135 is 135x1, moooooooove your finger, the one with a bugar on it or not whatever to the right, that is 2 reps all the way to 10 reps.

Make sense now?

Pick your weight on the FAR LEFT, moooooooooove to the right.

Now between sets I know depending on my rest period I will lose around say 6-10 pounds off my bench for my second set, so I look around for something dead close to that number for the approximate number of reps I want. Then drag your bugar coated finger to the LEFT COLUMN and look at what the weight is.

WEIGHT ON THE LEFT, REPS TO THE IMMEDIATE RIGHT, 2 through 10.

If I do 315x10 on a movement that is about a 410 max according to this chart, which for me is quite accurate. If I use an oddball weight for xx reps, I use the MAXCALC link which you will see in my signature.