One Rep Max for 120 kg × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 120 kg × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 120 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

132 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 + 3 ÷ 30) = 132 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 127.1–136.8 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	125.4 kg
90.9%	120 kg — this set
90%	118.8 kg
85%	112.2 kg
80%	105.6 kg
75%	99 kg
70%	92.4 kg
65%	85.8 kg
60%	79.2 kg

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132 kg to lbs - 132 kg ≈ 291.01 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 × 3 reps?

Lifting 120 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 132 kg

How much of my max is 120 kg for 3 reps?

120 kg for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 132 kg.

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

90% of 132 kg is 118.8 kg and 70% is 92.4 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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