One Rep Max for 120 lbs × 9 reps

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What is the one rep max for 120 lbs × 9 reps?

Answer

Lifting 120 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

156 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 + 9 ÷ 30) = 156 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 147–158.1 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	148.2 lbs
90%	140.4 lbs
85%	132.6 lbs
80%	124.8 lbs
76.9%	120 lbs — this set
75%	117 lbs
70%	109.2 lbs
65%	101.4 lbs
60%	93.6 lbs

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156 lbs to kg - 156 pounds ≈ 70.76 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 × 9 reps?

Lifting 120 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 156 lbs

How much of my max is 120 lbs for 9 reps?

120 lbs for 9 reps works out at 76.9% of an estimated one rep max of 156 lbs.

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

90% of 156 lbs is 140.4 lbs and 70% is 109.2 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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