One Rep Max for 125 lbs × 6 reps

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What is the one rep max for 125 lbs × 6 reps?

Answer

Lifting 125 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

150 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 + 6 ÷ 30) = 150 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 143.8–151.8 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	142.5 lbs
90%	135 lbs
85%	127.5 lbs
83.3%	125 lbs — this set
80%	120 lbs
75%	112.5 lbs
70%	105 lbs
65%	97.5 lbs
60%	90 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 125 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	133.3 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	137.5 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	141.7 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	145.8 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	150 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	154.2 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	158.3 lbs	79%
9 reps	162.5 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	166.7 lbs	75%
11 reps	170.8 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	175 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 125 lbs × 6 reps?

Lifting 125 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 150 lbs

How much of my max is 125 lbs for 6 reps?

125 lbs for 6 reps works out at 83.3% of an estimated one rep max of 150 lbs.

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

90% of 150 lbs is 135 lbs and 70% is 105 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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