YOUR LIFT
Calculate your one-rep max
Enter the weight you lifted and the number of clean reps you completed.
An estimate for training, not a tested maximum.
Training weights
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Percentage weights are based on the Epley estimate and are rounded to one decimal. They aren't personalized prescriptions.
Primary muscles are highlighted in teal.
PRIMARY MUSCLES
How to perform the dumbbell lateral raise
- Stand tall with a slight bend in the elbows and the weights by your sides.
- Raise your arms out to the sides until about shoulder height.
- Lower smoothly and avoid swinging your torso to move the weight.
Muscles worked
Main focus: Side shoulders
Also involved: Upper traps assist
Form tip
Lift to around shoulder height without shrugging or swinging.
Common mistake
Throwing the weight up with your hips.
Safety and setup
A lighter weight with control usually works better here.
Raise with a small elbow bend; avoid swinging.
Record the same equipment, setup and range of motion when comparing your estimated maximum over time.
This calculator uses the total external load you enter. For dumbbell exercises, use the weight per dumbbell and be consistent when comparing workouts. For machine exercises, keep the same machine and setup, because stacks and leverage differ.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR RESULT
What is a one-rep max?
Your one-repetition maximum (1RM) is the greatest weight you can lift once with proper form for a particular exercise. You can estimate it without attempting a heavy single: enter the weight and reps from a challenging set.
Our default estimate uses the Epley formula. We also show the Brzycki estimate so you can see that there isn't one exact formula for every lifter. The estimates become less dependable as repetitions rise, especially if the set wasn't close to your actual limit.
How accurate is a 1RM calculator?
It's a useful starting point for planning, not a guarantee of what you can lift. Rep technique, training experience, fatigue, equipment, and proximity to failure all matter. Use a recent, consistent set, ideally around 3–6 hard repetitions, and never treat the result as a reason to attempt an unsafe maximum.