Tools
Calculators to help you train smarter and load the bar right.
1-Rep Max Calculator
Enter a weight you lifted and the number of reps to estimate your 1-rep max using the Epley formula.
Load for Any Rep Target
Load for 6 reps
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Calculate your 1-rep max above, then enter a rep count here to see the target load.
Plate Calculator
Enter your target weight to see which plates to load per side. Choose your bar — the trap bar weighs 25kg, a standard Olympic barbell 20kg.
Bar Weight Reference
Not sure how much the bar weighs? Here's a quick reference for the bars at Strength Culture Nelson.
Safety Squat Bar
Standard Olympic Bar (Black)
Womens Olympic Bar (Silver)
Pink Short Bar
EZ Bar
Swiss Bar
Tricep Bar
Black Short Barbell
Cambered BarGym Playlist
Training hits different with the right music. Add your favourite tracks to our collaborative Strength Culture playlist — they'll play in the gym for everyone to train to.
Open in Spotify to Add SongsTip: Open the playlist in Spotify, tap "Add to playlist" and select the Strength Culture gym playlist to contribute your tracks.