One Rep Max for 155 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 155 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 155 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
196.3 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

155 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 196.3 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 186–198.7 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%186.5 kg
90%176.7 kg
85%166.9 kg
80%157 kg
79%155 kg — this set
75%147.2 kg
70%137.4 kg
65%127.6 kg
60%117.8 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 155 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps165.3 kg93.8%
3 reps170.5 kg90.9%
4 reps175.7 kg88.2%
5 reps180.8 kg85.7%
6 reps186 kg83.3%
7 reps191.2 kg81.1%
8 reps196.3 kg79%
9 reps201.5 kg76.9%
10 reps206.7 kg75%
11 reps211.8 kg73.2%
12 reps217 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 155 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 155 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 196.3 kg

How much of my max is 155 kg for 8 reps?

155 kg for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 196.3 kg.

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

90% of 196.3 kg is 176.7 kg and 70% is 137.4 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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