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1RM equation for men - 1.55 * (reps) + 37.9 1RM equation for women - .31 * (reps) + 19.2 5 points of contact - head shoulders buttocks both feet After the 1RM equation - multiply by 2.2 to get it out of kg Alternate tests - pushup curl up Instructions for the YMCA bench test - give the purpose of the test get the subjects height, weight, and age set the metronome to 60 inform about the 5 points of contact spot using an alternated grip terminate the test when 30 presses a minute can no longer be maintained give the patient the results Populations to not give the test to - elderly untrained youngPurpose of the YMCA bench press test - to test for muscular endurance of the upper body Weight used in the YMCA bench test - men = 80 pounds women = 35 pounds