One Rep Max for 100 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 100 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 100 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

126.7 kg

Epley formula · an estimate from a set taken close to failure; accuracy depends on the exercise and the person and drops as reps grow

100 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 126.7 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 120–128.2 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	120.4 kg
90%	114 kg
85%	107.7 kg
80%	101.4 kg
78.9%	100 kg — this set
75%	95 kg
70%	88.7 kg
65%	82.4 kg
60%	76 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 100 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	106.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	110 kg	90.9%
4 reps	113.3 kg	88.3%
5 reps	116.7 kg	85.7%
6 reps	120 kg	83.3%
7 reps	123.3 kg	81.1%
8 reps	126.7 kg	78.9%
9 reps	130 kg	76.9%
10 reps	133.3 kg	75%
11 reps	136.7 kg	73.2%
12 reps	140 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 100 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 100 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 126.7 kg

How much of my max is 100 kg for 8 reps?

100 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 126.7 kg.

What should I lift at 90% and 70% of that max?

90% of 126.7 kg is 114 kg and 70% is 88.7 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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