One Rep Max for 155 lbs × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 155 lbs × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 155 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
165.3 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

155 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) ≈ 165.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 159.4–172.7 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%157 lbs
93.8%155 lbs — this set
90%148.8 lbs
85%140.5 lbs
80%132.2 lbs
75%124 lbs
70%115.7 lbs
65%107.4 lbs
60%99.2 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 155 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps165.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps170.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps175.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps180.8 lbs85.7%
6 reps186 lbs83.3%
7 reps191.2 lbs81.1%
8 reps196.3 lbs79%
9 reps201.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps206.7 lbs75%
11 reps211.8 lbs73.2%
12 reps217 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 155 lbs × 2 reps?

Lifting 155 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 165.3 lbs

How much of my max is 155 lbs for 2 reps?

155 lbs for 2 reps works out at 93.8% of an estimated one rep max of 165.3 lbs.

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

90% of 165.3 lbs is 148.8 lbs and 70% is 115.7 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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