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

A set of 8 reps at 125 lbs is

78.9%

of your estimated one rep max

Note: this is an estimate, not a tested max. Rep-based formulas are closest at 2–6 reps and drift further apart as the set gets longer. Warm up and use a spotter before attempting a true single.

How to Calculate One Rep Max

Epley Formula: 1RM = weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)

The Epley formula assumes that every extra repetition you can complete corresponds to roughly 3.33% more weight on the bar. Put your set into it:

125 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30)

≈

125 × 1.2667

≈

158.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM

Percentages of your estimated max of 158.3 lbs, the way most strength programmes prescribe load:

% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%150.4 lbs
90%142.5 lbs
85%134.6 lbs
80%126.7 lbs
75%118.7 lbs
70%110.8 lbs
65%102.9 lbs
60%95 lbs

Other One Rep Max Formulas

Published 1RM formulas disagree, and the gap widens with the rep count. This page answers with Epley; here is what the others give for 125 lbs × 8 reps:

FormulaEstimated 1RM
Epley158.3 lbs
Brzycki155.2 lbs
Lombardi153.9 lbs
O'Conner150 lbs
Wathan160.3 lbs
Lander156.4 lbs
Mayhew157.9 lbs

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One Rep Max Calculator

This calculator estimates your one-rep max (1RM) — the heaviest weight you could lift for a single repetition — from a set you have already completed. For example, it can help you find out what is the one rep max for 125 lbs × 8 reps? (The answer is: 158.3 lbs). Enter the weight you lifted (e.g. 125), pick pounds or kilograms, and enter how many reps you managed (e.g. 8).
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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 lbs78.9%
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 × 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 78.9% 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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