One Rep Max for 165 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 165 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 165 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
209 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

165 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 209 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 198–211.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%198.6 kg
90%188.1 kg
85%177.7 kg
80%167.2 kg
78.9%165 kg — this set
75%156.8 kg
70%146.3 kg
65%135.9 kg
60%125.4 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 165 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps176 kg93.8%
3 reps181.5 kg90.9%
4 reps187 kg88.2%
5 reps192.5 kg85.7%
6 reps198 kg83.3%
7 reps203.5 kg81.1%
8 reps209 kg78.9%
9 reps214.5 kg76.9%
10 reps220 kg75%
11 reps225.5 kg73.2%
12 reps231 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 165 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 165 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 209 kg

How much of my max is 165 kg for 8 reps?

165 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 209 kg.

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

90% of 209 kg is 188.1 kg and 70% is 146.3 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.