One Rep Max for 140 lbs × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 140 lbs × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 140 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
149.3 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

140 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) ≈ 149.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 144–156 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%141.8 lbs
93.8%140 lbs — this set
90%134.4 lbs
85%126.9 lbs
80%119.4 lbs
75%112 lbs
70%104.5 lbs
65%97 lbs
60%89.6 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 140 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps149.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps154 lbs90.9%
4 reps158.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps163.3 lbs85.7%
6 reps168 lbs83.3%
7 reps172.7 lbs81.1%
8 reps177.3 lbs79%
9 reps182 lbs76.9%
10 reps186.7 lbs75%
11 reps191.3 lbs73.2%
12 reps196 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 140 lbs × 2 reps?

Lifting 140 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 149.3 lbs

How much of my max is 140 lbs for 2 reps?

140 lbs for 2 reps works out at 93.8% of an estimated one rep max of 149.3 lbs.

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

90% of 149.3 lbs is 134.4 lbs and 70% is 104.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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