One Rep Max for 120 kg × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 120 kg × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 120 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
128 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

120 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) = 128 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 123.4–133.7 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%121.6 kg
93.8%120 kg — this set
90%115.2 kg
85%108.8 kg
80%102.4 kg
75%96 kg
70%89.6 kg
65%83.2 kg
60%76.8 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 120 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps128 kg93.8%
3 reps132 kg90.9%
4 reps136 kg88.2%
5 reps140 kg85.7%
6 reps144 kg83.3%
7 reps148 kg81.1%
8 reps152 kg78.9%
9 reps156 kg76.9%
10 reps160 kg75%
11 reps164 kg73.2%
12 reps168 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 120 kg × 2 reps?

Lifting 120 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 128 kg

How much of my max is 120 kg for 2 reps?

120 kg for 2 reps works out at 93.8% of an estimated one rep max of 128 kg.

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

90% of 128 kg is 115.2 kg and 70% is 89.6 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.