One Rep Max for 125 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 125 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 125 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

158.3 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 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 158.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 150–160.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	150.4 lbs
90%	142.5 lbs
85%	134.6 lbs
80%	126.6 lbs
79%	125 lbs — this set
75%	118.7 lbs
70%	110.8 lbs
65%	102.9 lbs
60%	95 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 × 8 reps?

Lifting 125 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 158.3 lbs

How much of my max is 125 lbs for 8 reps?

125 lbs for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 158.3 lbs.

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

90% of 158.3 lbs is 142.5 lbs and 70% is 110.8 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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