One Rep Max for 120 lbs × 12 reps

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

Answer

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

168 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

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

120 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 168 lbs

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

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168 lbs to kg - 168 pounds ≈ 76.2 kg

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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 × 12 reps?

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

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

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

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

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

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