One Rep Max for 180 lbs × 8 reps

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

Answer

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

228 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

180 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 228 lbs

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

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

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228 lbs to kg - 228 pounds ≈ 103.42 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 × 8 reps?

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

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

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

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

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

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