One Rep Max for 150 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 150 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 150 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

175 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

150 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) = 175 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 168.8–178.5 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	166.3 lbs
90%	157.5 lbs
85.7%	150 lbs — this set
85%	148.8 lbs
80%	140 lbs
75%	131.3 lbs
70%	122.5 lbs
65%	113.8 lbs
60%	105 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 150 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	160 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	165 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	170 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	175 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	180 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	185 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	190 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	195 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	200 lbs	75%
11 reps	205 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	210 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 150 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 150 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 175 lbs

How much of my max is 150 lbs for 5 reps?

150 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 175 lbs.

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

90% of 175 lbs is 157.5 lbs and 70% is 122.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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