32nd Annual Student Research Conference
Comparison of Repetition Techniques to Predict 1RM Bench Press in Women
Emily M. Dochterman
Dr. Jerry L. Mayhew , Faculty Mentor
The purpose of this study was to evaluate different repetition procedures to predict 1RM bench press in women. Fourteen women volunteered to perform three repetition techniques and a maximal bench press on different occasions. A load that allows 3-10 repetitions provided the best prediction of 1RM (R = 0.98, CV = 4%). Repetitions with a load equivalent to 30% of body mass produced a slightly lower correlation (R = 0.90) but had greater variation in prediction (CV = 10%). Repetitions in the YMCA test with a constant load of 15.9 kg produced the least effective prediction (r = 0.71, CV = 15%). Fewer repetitions with heavier loads appear to be superior for predicting 1RM bench press in young women. Further investigation with a larger sample size and more diverse strength levels might be needed to confirm these results.
Keywords: Bench Press, YMCA
Topic(s):Exercise Science
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: 5-10
Location: SUB GEO
Time: 3:00