One Rep Max for 157.5 kg × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 157.5 kg × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 157.5 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
168 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

157.5 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) = 168 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 162–175.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%159.6 kg
93.8%157.5 kg — this set
90%151.2 kg
85%142.8 kg
80%134.4 kg
75%126 kg
70%117.6 kg
65%109.2 kg
60%100.8 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 157.5 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps168 kg93.8%
3 reps173.3 kg90.9%
4 reps178.5 kg88.2%
5 reps183.8 kg85.7%
6 reps189 kg83.3%
7 reps194.3 kg81.1%
8 reps199.5 kg78.9%
9 reps204.8 kg76.9%
10 reps210 kg75%
11 reps215.3 kg73.2%
12 reps220.5 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 157.5 kg × 2 reps?

Lifting 157.5 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 168 kg

How much of my max is 157.5 kg for 2 reps?

157.5 kg for 2 reps works out at 93.8% of an estimated one rep max of 168 kg.

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

90% of 168 kg is 151.2 kg and 70% is 117.6 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.