One Rep Max for 170 lbs × 9 reps

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What is the one rep max for 170 lbs × 9 reps?

Answer

Lifting 170 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

221 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 + 9 ÷ 30) = 221 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 208.3–224 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	210 lbs
90%	198.9 lbs
85%	187.9 lbs
80%	176.8 lbs
76.9%	170 lbs — this set
75%	165.8 lbs
70%	154.7 lbs
65%	143.7 lbs
60%	132.6 lbs

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221 lbs to kg - 221 pounds ≈ 100.24 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 170 lbs

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

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 170 lbs × 9 reps?

Lifting 170 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 221 lbs

How much of my max is 170 lbs for 9 reps?

170 lbs for 9 reps works out at 76.9% of an estimated one rep max of 221 lbs.

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

90% of 221 lbs is 198.9 lbs and 70% is 154.7 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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