One Rep Max for 127.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 127.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 127.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

161.5 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

127.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 161.5 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 153–163.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	153.4 kg
90%	145.4 kg
85%	137.3 kg
80%	129.2 kg
78.9%	127.5 kg — this set
75%	121.1 kg
70%	113.1 kg
65%	105 kg
60%	96.9 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 127.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	136 kg	93.8%
3 reps	140.3 kg	90.9%
4 reps	144.5 kg	88.2%
5 reps	148.8 kg	85.7%
6 reps	153 kg	83.3%
7 reps	157.3 kg	81.1%
8 reps	161.5 kg	78.9%
9 reps	165.8 kg	76.9%
10 reps	170 kg	75%
11 reps	174.3 kg	73.1%
12 reps	178.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 127.5 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 127.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 161.5 kg

How much of my max is 127.5 kg for 8 reps?

127.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 161.5 kg.

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

90% of 161.5 kg is 145.4 kg and 70% is 113.1 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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