Training Max Calculator

Enter your one rep max and training percentage to calculate your training max — the base number used to derive all working weights in your program.

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What Training Max Is Used For

Most percentage-based programs build all training loads from a training max rather than your true 1RM:

5/3/1 Week 1: 65%, 75%, 85% of TM 5/3/1 Week 2: 70%, 80%, 90% of TM 5/3/1 Week 3: 75%, 85%, 95% of TM

With a 90% training max, your 95% week actually challenges you at ~85% of your real maximum — which is heavy but sustainable.

Recommended Training Percentages

ProgramRecommended TM %
5/3/1 (Wendler)85–90%
Juggernaut Method90%
Cube Method90–95%
General recommendation90%

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