One Rep Max for 160 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 160 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 160 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

186.7 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 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 186.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 180–190.4 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	177.4 lbs
90%	168 lbs
85.7%	160 lbs — this set
85%	158.7 lbs
80%	149.4 lbs
75%	140 lbs
70%	130.7 lbs
65%	121.4 lbs
60%	112 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 160 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	170.7 lbs	93.7%
3 reps	176 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	181.3 lbs	88.3%
5 reps	186.7 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	192 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	197.3 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	202.7 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	208 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	213.3 lbs	75%
11 reps	218.7 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	224 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 160 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 160 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 186.7 lbs

How much of my max is 160 lbs for 5 reps?

160 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 186.7 lbs.

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

90% of 186.7 lbs is 168 lbs and 70% is 130.7 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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