One Rep Max for 170 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 170 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 170 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

215.3 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

170 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 215.3 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 204–218 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	204.5 kg
90%	193.8 kg
85%	183 kg
80%	172.2 kg
79%	170 kg — this set
75%	161.5 kg
70%	150.7 kg
65%	139.9 kg
60%	129.2 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 170 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	181.3 kg	93.8%
3 reps	187 kg	90.9%
4 reps	192.7 kg	88.2%
5 reps	198.3 kg	85.7%
6 reps	204 kg	83.3%
7 reps	209.7 kg	81.1%
8 reps	215.3 kg	79%
9 reps	221 kg	76.9%
10 reps	226.7 kg	75%
11 reps	232.3 kg	73.2%
12 reps	238 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 170 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 170 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 215.3 kg

How much of my max is 170 kg for 8 reps?

170 kg for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 215.3 kg.

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

90% of 215.3 kg is 193.8 kg and 70% is 150.7 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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