One Rep Max for 125 kg × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 125 kg × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 125 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
137.5 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

125 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 137.5 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 132.4–142.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%130.6 kg
90.9%125 kg — this set
90%123.8 kg
85%116.9 kg
80%110 kg
75%103.1 kg
70%96.3 kg
65%89.4 kg
60%82.5 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 125 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps133.3 kg93.8%
3 reps137.5 kg90.9%
4 reps141.7 kg88.2%
5 reps145.8 kg85.7%
6 reps150 kg83.3%
7 reps154.2 kg81.1%
8 reps158.3 kg79%
9 reps162.5 kg76.9%
10 reps166.7 kg75%
11 reps170.8 kg73.2%
12 reps175 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 125 kg × 3 reps?

Lifting 125 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 137.5 kg

How much of my max is 125 kg for 3 reps?

125 kg for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 137.5 kg.

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

90% of 137.5 kg is 123.8 kg and 70% is 96.3 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.