One Rep Max for 157.5 kg × 9 reps

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What is the one rep max for 157.5 kg × 9 reps?

Answer

Lifting 157.5 kg for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

204.8 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

157.5 × (1 + 9 ÷ 30) ≈ 204.8 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 192.9–207.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	194.6 kg
90%	184.3 kg
85%	174.1 kg
80%	163.8 kg
76.9%	157.5 kg — this set
75%	153.6 kg
70%	143.4 kg
65%	133.1 kg
60%	122.9 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 157.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	168 kg	93.8%
3 reps	173.3 kg	90.9%
4 reps	178.5 kg	88.2%
5 reps	183.8 kg	85.7%
6 reps	189 kg	83.3%
7 reps	194.3 kg	81.1%
8 reps	199.5 kg	78.9%
9 reps	204.8 kg	76.9%
10 reps	210 kg	75%
11 reps	215.3 kg	73.2%
12 reps	220.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 157.5 kg × 9 reps?

Lifting 157.5 kg for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 204.8 kg

How much of my max is 157.5 kg for 9 reps?

157.5 kg for 9 reps works out at 76.9% of an estimated one rep max of 204.8 kg.

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

90% of 204.8 kg is 184.3 kg and 70% is 143.4 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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