One Rep Max for 120 kg × 12 reps

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What is the one rep max for 120 kg × 12 reps?

Answer

Lifting 120 kg for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

168 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

At 12 reps the formulas drift apart — the others give 153.9–173.3 kg: treat 168 kg as a rough guide.

120 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 168 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	159.6 kg
90%	151.2 kg
85%	142.8 kg
80%	134.4 kg
75%	126 kg
71.4%	120 kg — this set
70%	117.6 kg
65%	109.2 kg
60%	100.8 kg

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168 kg to lbs - 168 kg ≈ 370.38 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 120 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	128 kg	93.8%
3 reps	132 kg	90.9%
4 reps	136 kg	88.2%
5 reps	140 kg	85.7%
6 reps	144 kg	83.3%
7 reps	148 kg	81.1%
8 reps	152 kg	78.9%
9 reps	156 kg	76.9%
10 reps	160 kg	75%
11 reps	164 kg	73.2%
12 reps	168 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 120 kg × 12 reps?

Lifting 120 kg for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 168 kg

How much of my max is 120 kg for 12 reps?

120 kg for 12 reps works out at 71.4% of an estimated one rep max of 168 kg.

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

90% of 168 kg is 151.2 kg and 70% is 117.6 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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