One Rep Max for 12.5 kg × 4 reps

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What is the one rep max for 12.5 kg × 4 reps?

Answer

Lifting 12.5 kg for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

14.2 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

12.5 × (1 + 4 ÷ 30) ≈ 14.2 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 13.6–14.6 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	13.5 kg
90%	12.8 kg
88%	12.5 kg — this set
85%	12.1 kg
80%	11.4 kg
75%	10.7 kg
70%	9.9 kg
65%	9.2 kg
60%	8.5 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 12.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	13.3 kg	94%
3 reps	13.8 kg	90.6%
4 reps	14.2 kg	88%
5 reps	14.6 kg	85.6%
6 reps	15 kg	83.3%
7 reps	15.4 kg	81.2%
8 reps	15.8 kg	79.1%
9 reps	16.3 kg	76.7%
10 reps	16.7 kg	74.9%
11 reps	17.1 kg	73.1%
12 reps	17.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 12.5 kg × 4 reps?

Lifting 12.5 kg for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 14.2 kg

How much of my max is 12.5 kg for 4 reps?

12.5 kg for 4 reps works out at 88% of an estimated one rep max of 14.2 kg.

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

90% of 14.2 kg is 12.8 kg and 70% is 9.9 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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