One Rep Max for 145 lbs × 9 reps

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What is the one rep max for 145 lbs × 9 reps?

Answer

Lifting 145 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
188.5 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

145 × (1 + 9 ÷ 30) = 188.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 177.6–191.1 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%179.1 lbs
90%169.7 lbs
85%160.2 lbs
80%150.8 lbs
76.9%145 lbs — this set
75%141.4 lbs
70%132 lbs
65%122.5 lbs
60%113.1 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 145 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps154.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps159.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps164.3 lbs88.3%
5 reps169.2 lbs85.7%
6 reps174 lbs83.3%
7 reps178.8 lbs81.1%
8 reps183.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps188.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps193.3 lbs75%
11 reps198.2 lbs73.2%
12 reps203 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 145 lbs × 9 reps?

Lifting 145 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 188.5 lbs

How much of my max is 145 lbs for 9 reps?

145 lbs for 9 reps works out at 76.9% of an estimated one rep max of 188.5 lbs.

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

90% of 188.5 lbs is 169.7 lbs and 70% is 132 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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