One Rep Max for 180 lbs × 12 reps

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What is the one rep max for 180 lbs × 12 reps?

Answer

Lifting 180 lbs for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

252 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

At 12 reps the formulas drift apart — the others give 230.8–259.9 lbs: treat 252 lbs as a rough guide.

180 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 252 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	239.4 lbs
90%	226.8 lbs
85%	214.2 lbs
80%	201.6 lbs
75%	189 lbs
71.4%	180 lbs — this set
70%	176.4 lbs
65%	163.8 lbs
60%	151.2 lbs

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252 lbs to kg - 252 pounds ≈ 114.31 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 180 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	192 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	198 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	204 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	210 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	216 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	222 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	228 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	234 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	240 lbs	75%
11 reps	246 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	252 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 180 lbs × 12 reps?

Lifting 180 lbs for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 252 lbs

How much of my max is 180 lbs for 12 reps?

180 lbs for 12 reps works out at 71.4% of an estimated one rep max of 252 lbs.

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

90% of 252 lbs is 226.8 lbs and 70% is 176.4 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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