Validation of Submaximal Prediction Equations for the 1 Repetition Maximum Bench Press Test on a Group of Collegiate Football Players
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2003
Description
The purpose of the study was to determine the accuracy of 11 prediction equations in estimating the 1 repetition maximum (1RM) bench press from repetitions completed by collegiate football players (N = 69) using 225 lb. The demographic variables race, age, height, weight, fat-free weight, and percent body fat were measured to determine whether these variables increased the accuracy of the prediction equations; race was the most frequently selected variable in the regression analyses. The validity of the prediction equations was dependent upon the number of repetitions performed, i.e., validity was higher when fewer repetitions were completed. Explained variability of 1RM was slightly higher for all 11 equations when demographic variables were included. A new prediction equation was also developed using the number of repetitions performed and the demographic variables height and fat-free weight.
Citation Information
Whisenant, Matthew J.; Panton, Lynn B.; East, Whitfield B.; and Broeder, Craig E.. 2003. Validation of Submaximal Prediction Equations for the 1 Repetition Maximum Bench Press Test on a Group of Collegiate Football Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Vol.17(2). 221-227. https://doi.org/10.1519/1533-4287(2003)017<0221:VOSPEF>2.0.CO;2 PMID: 12741856 ISSN: 1064-8011