One Rep Max for 170 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 170 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 170 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
198.3 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

170 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 198.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 191.3–202.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%188.4 lbs
90%178.5 lbs
85.7%170 lbs — this set
85%168.6 lbs
80%158.6 lbs
75%148.7 lbs
70%138.8 lbs
65%128.9 lbs
60%119 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 170 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps181.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps187 lbs90.9%
4 reps192.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps198.3 lbs85.7%
6 reps204 lbs83.3%
7 reps209.7 lbs81.1%
8 reps215.3 lbs79%
9 reps221 lbs76.9%
10 reps226.7 lbs75%
11 reps232.3 lbs73.2%
12 reps238 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 170 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 170 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 198.3 lbs

How much of my max is 170 lbs for 5 reps?

170 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 198.3 lbs.

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

90% of 198.3 lbs is 178.5 lbs and 70% is 138.8 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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