One Rep Max for 120 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 120 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 120 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
140 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 + 5 ÷ 30) = 140 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 135–142.8 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%133 kg
90%126 kg
85.7%120 kg — this set
85%119 kg
80%112 kg
75%105 kg
70%98 kg
65%91 kg
60%84 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 × 5 reps?

Lifting 120 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 140 kg

How much of my max is 120 kg for 5 reps?

120 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 140 kg.

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

90% of 140 kg is 126 kg and 70% is 98 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.