One Rep Max for 120 lbs × 4 reps

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What is the one rep max for 120 lbs × 4 reps?

Answer

Lifting 120 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

136 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 + 4 ÷ 30) = 136 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 130.9–139.8 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	129.2 lbs
90%	122.4 lbs
88.2%	120 lbs — this set
85%	115.6 lbs
80%	108.8 lbs
75%	102 lbs
70%	95.2 lbs
65%	88.4 lbs
60%	81.6 lbs

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136 lbs to kg - 136 pounds ≈ 61.69 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 × 4 reps?

Lifting 120 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 136 lbs

How much of my max is 120 lbs for 4 reps?

120 lbs for 4 reps works out at 88.2% of an estimated one rep max of 136 lbs.

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

90% of 136 lbs is 122.4 lbs and 70% is 95.2 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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