For female college-level athletes, the average 1RM back squat falls into which range?

• A. 100-150
• B. 200-250
• C. 250-300
• D. 150-200

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is interpreting normative strength data for athletes. For female college-level athletes, the typical average for a 1RM back squat sits in the mid-range of the provided brackets, around 150–200 pounds (roughly 68–91 kg). This reflects a solid, trained level of lower-body strength that is common among college athletes who train regularly, without being at the extreme upper end seen in specialized powerlifters or heavier athletes. The lower bracket represents less trained or lighter individuals, while higher brackets represent stronger, more trained athletes or those with greater body weight. So the mid-range is the expected average for this population.