One Rep Max for 175 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 175 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 175 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
204.2 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

175 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 204.2 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 196.9–208.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%194 lbs
90%183.8 lbs
85.7%175 lbs — this set
85%173.6 lbs
80%163.4 lbs
75%153.2 lbs
70%142.9 lbs
65%132.7 lbs
60%122.5 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 175 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps186.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps192.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps198.3 lbs88.3%
5 reps204.2 lbs85.7%
6 reps210 lbs83.3%
7 reps215.8 lbs81.1%
8 reps221.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps227.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps233.3 lbs75%
11 reps239.2 lbs73.2%
12 reps245 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 175 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 175 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 204.2 lbs

How much of my max is 175 lbs for 5 reps?

175 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 204.2 lbs.

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

90% of 204.2 lbs is 183.8 lbs and 70% is 142.9 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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