One Rep Max for 180 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 180 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 180 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
228 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

180 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 228 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 216–230.8 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%216.6 kg
90%205.2 kg
85%193.8 kg
80%182.4 kg
78.9%180 kg — this set
75%171 kg
70%159.6 kg
65%148.2 kg
60%136.8 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 180 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps192 kg93.8%
3 reps198 kg90.9%
4 reps204 kg88.2%
5 reps210 kg85.7%
6 reps216 kg83.3%
7 reps222 kg81.1%
8 reps228 kg78.9%
9 reps234 kg76.9%
10 reps240 kg75%
11 reps246 kg73.2%
12 reps252 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 180 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 180 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 228 kg

How much of my max is 180 kg for 8 reps?

180 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 228 kg.

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

90% of 228 kg is 205.2 kg and 70% is 159.6 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.