One Rep Max for 125 lbs × 4 reps

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What is the one rep max for 125 lbs × 4 reps?

Answer

Lifting 125 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
141.7 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

125 × (1 + 4 ÷ 30) ≈ 141.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 136.4–145.6 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%134.6 lbs
90%127.5 lbs
88.2%125 lbs — this set
85%120.4 lbs
80%113.4 lbs
75%106.3 lbs
70%99.2 lbs
65%92.1 lbs
60%85 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 125 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps133.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps137.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps141.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps145.8 lbs85.7%
6 reps150 lbs83.3%
7 reps154.2 lbs81.1%
8 reps158.3 lbs79%
9 reps162.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps166.7 lbs75%
11 reps170.8 lbs73.2%
12 reps175 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 125 lbs × 4 reps?

Lifting 125 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 141.7 lbs

How much of my max is 125 lbs for 4 reps?

125 lbs for 4 reps works out at 88.2% of an estimated one rep max of 141.7 lbs.

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

90% of 141.7 lbs is 127.5 lbs and 70% is 99.2 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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