One Rep Max for 160 lbs × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 160 lbs × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 160 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
170.7 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

160 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) ≈ 170.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 164.6–178.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%162.2 lbs
93.7%160 lbs — this set
90%153.6 lbs
85%145.1 lbs
80%136.6 lbs
75%128 lbs
70%119.5 lbs
65%111 lbs
60%102.4 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 160 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps170.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps176 lbs90.9%
4 reps181.3 lbs88.3%
5 reps186.7 lbs85.7%
6 reps192 lbs83.3%
7 reps197.3 lbs81.1%
8 reps202.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps208 lbs76.9%
10 reps213.3 lbs75%
11 reps218.7 lbs73.2%
12 reps224 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 160 lbs × 2 reps?

Lifting 160 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 170.7 lbs

How much of my max is 160 lbs for 2 reps?

160 lbs for 2 reps works out at 93.7% of an estimated one rep max of 170.7 lbs.

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

90% of 170.7 lbs is 153.6 lbs and 70% is 119.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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