One Rep Max for 147.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 147.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 147.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

186.8 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

147.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 186.8 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 177–189.1 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	177.5 kg
90%	168.1 kg
85%	158.8 kg
80%	149.4 kg
79%	147.5 kg — this set
75%	140.1 kg
70%	130.8 kg
65%	121.4 kg
60%	112.1 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 147.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	157.3 kg	93.8%
3 reps	162.3 kg	90.9%
4 reps	167.2 kg	88.2%
5 reps	172.1 kg	85.7%
6 reps	177 kg	83.3%
7 reps	181.9 kg	81.1%
8 reps	186.8 kg	79%
9 reps	191.8 kg	76.9%
10 reps	196.7 kg	75%
11 reps	201.6 kg	73.2%
12 reps	206.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 147.5 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 147.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 186.8 kg

How much of my max is 147.5 kg for 8 reps?

147.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 186.8 kg.

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

90% of 186.8 kg is 168.1 kg and 70% is 130.8 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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