27th Annual Student Research Conference
Predictive Accuracy of 3-4RM, 5-6RM, and 7-10RM to Estimate 1RM Bench Press in Untrained College Women
Kirsten A. Maakestad*, Jayme B. Reynolds, and Jennifer L. Hill
Dr. Jerry Mayhew and Mr. John P. Venner, Faculty Mentors
Limited information appears available on the use of submaximal fixed loads and repetitions as predictors of 1RM performance in women. PURPOSE: To assess the predictive accuracy of the 3-4RM, 5-6RM, and 7-10RM to estimate 1RM bench press performance in untrained women. METHODS: 222 untrained college women were tested for 1RM free-weight bench press. Following 2 days of recovery, all subjects self-selected a RepWt that would allow between 3 and 10 repetitions to fatigue (RTF). RESULTS: Correlations and standard errors of estimate were lowest for the 3-4RM group (r = 0.86, SEE = 2.5 kg, CV% = 7.8%) and highest for 7-10RM (r = 0.90, SEE = 4.1 kg, CV% = 12.9%). CONCLUSIONS: A RepWt that produces between 3 and 10 RTF appears able to produce an estimated 1RM bench press in untrained women with an average error of 1% (10%).
Keywords: 1RM, Predictive accuracy, Submaximal fixed load, Untrained women, Reps to fatigue, RepWt
Topic(s):Exercise Science
Athletic Training
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: 8-11
Location: GEO - SUB
Time: 3:30