Goblet Squat estimated 1RM calculator.
Estimate your goblet squat one-rep max from a completed set of 1–12 repetitions, then compare it with Repolve’s exercise benchmarks.
Calculate your goblet squat score
Enter the weight of ONE dumbbell, not the combined pair. Use a completed set of 1–12 reps. Inputs stay in your browser.
A worked goblet squat example
Illustrative goblet squat set: 25 kg for 8 completed repetitions. Use the load convention shown above and compare the same equipment and technique.
- Completed set
- 25 kg × 8 reps
- Estimated 1RM
- 31.7 kg per dumbbell
- Exercise score
- 45 · novice
Illustrative example using 80 kg bodyweight and male standards. Choosing female standards changes the exercise score, not the estimated max. This is one exercise score, not an overall Strength Score.
Goblet Squat rep-to-max examples
Each row uses a completed set at 25 kg per dumbbell. Enter the weight of ONE dumbbell, not the combined pair. These are formula examples, not suggested loads to attempt.
| Completed reps | Estimated 1RM per dumbbell |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25.0 kg |
| 3 | 27.5 kg |
| 5 | 29.2 kg |
| 8 | 31.7 kg |
| 10 | 33.3 kg |
| 12 | 35.0 kg |
A one-rep set uses the entered load. Sets of 2–12 reps use weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30). The result estimates a single repetition; it is not a guarantee that you can lift that weight.
Muscles worked
The app lists quads as the primary muscle group, with glutes also involved. In Repolve’s scoring model, this exercise supplies primary evidence for quads. Training involvement and scoring coverage are different things.
Make your sessions comparable
Use the same single-dumbbell hold and squat depth. Keep the recorded load tied to that one implement throughout your history.
How the estimate works
For a single rep, the estimate is the load entered. For 2–12 reps, the production engine uses the Epley estimate: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30). It compares the resulting estimated max with bodyweight and the exercise’s sex-specific thresholds. This is an estimate from a completed set, not a prescription for your next attempt.
Goblet Squat strength standards
These ratios come directly from Repolve’s production standards. They describe exercise benchmarks, not population percentiles or age-adjusted rankings.
| Reference | Score | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 20 | 0.2× | 0.15× |
| Novice | 40 | 0.35× | 0.25× |
| Intermediate | 60 | 0.55× | 0.4× |
| Advanced | 100 | 0.85× | 0.6× |
| Elite | 125 | 1.15× | 0.85× |
Enter the weight of ONE dumbbell, not the combined pair. The same unit must be used for the lift and bodyweight. Understand the standards
Track progression
Keep the completed load and repetitions alongside each estimate. Use the same single-dumbbell hold and squat depth. Keep the recorded load tied to that one implement throughout your history. This page gives one exercise snapshot; saved workouts in Repolve let you follow your training history.
Learn how to compare strength progress · Understand your Strength Profile
Common variations
This entry follows the app’s single-dumbbell convention. Double-dumbbell front squats and barbell front squats are different movements.
Goblet Squat calculator questions
What weight should I enter?
Enter the weight of ONE dumbbell, not the combined pair.
How should I compare goblet squat sessions?
Use the same single-dumbbell hold and squat depth. Keep the recorded load tied to that one implement throughout your history.
Can I substitute another variation?
This entry follows the app’s single-dumbbell convention. Double-dumbbell front squats and barbell front squats are different movements.
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About this calculator
Written by Repolve to explain its own scoring model. Calculations and benchmark tables use the same engine and exercise standards as the app. Worked examples are illustrative, not customer results. Estimates describe logged performance; they do not directly measure muscle size or diagnose a training imbalance.