One Rep Max for 175 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 175 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 175 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
221.7 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 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 221.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 210–224.4 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%210.6 lbs
90%199.5 lbs
85%188.4 lbs
80%177.4 lbs
78.9%175 lbs — this set
75%166.3 lbs
70%155.2 lbs
65%144.1 lbs
60%133 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 × 8 reps?

Lifting 175 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 221.7 lbs

How much of my max is 175 lbs for 8 reps?

175 lbs for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 221.7 lbs.

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

90% of 221.7 lbs is 199.5 lbs and 70% is 155.2 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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