Calculator
Prilepin's table calculator
Prilepin's table tells you how much to lift at a given intensity. Enter the percentage of your 1RM you're working at, and this calculator returns the recommended reps per set and the optimal total volume for that zone.
Enter an intensity as a % of 1RM.
Result
Worked example
Training at 85% of your 1RM lands in the 80–90% zone: 2–4 reps per set, with an optimal total around 15 reps (sensible range 10–20). So 5 sets of 3 at 85% hits the mark.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prilepin's table?
- A volume guide derived by A.S. Prilepin from analysing thousands of weightlifters. For each intensity zone it gives the reps per set and the optimal total reps that build strength without excess fatigue.
- How do I use it?
- Enter the intensity you're training at as a percentage of your 1RM. The calculator returns the recommended reps per set, an optimal total, and a sensible total-rep range for that zone.
- Does Prilepin's table apply outside weightlifting?
- It was built on the classic lifts but transfers well to barbell strength work generally. Treat it as a starting framework for volume, then adjust to the lifter and the exercise.