One Rep Max for 120 lbs × 10 reps

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What is the one rep max for 120 lbs × 10 reps?

Answer

Lifting 120 lbs for 10 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

160 lbs

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 + 10 ÷ 30) = 160 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 150–162.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	152 lbs
90%	144 lbs
85%	136 lbs
80%	128 lbs
75%	120 lbs — this set
70%	112 lbs
65%	104 lbs
60%	96 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 120 lbs

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

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 120 lbs × 10 reps?

Lifting 120 lbs for 10 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 160 lbs

How much of my max is 120 lbs for 10 reps?

120 lbs for 10 reps works out at 75% of an estimated one rep max of 160 lbs.

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

90% of 160 lbs is 144 lbs and 70% is 112 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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