One Rep Max for 185 kg × 12 reps

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What is the one rep max for 185 kg × 12 reps?

Answer

Lifting 185 kg for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
259 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

At 12 reps the formulas drift apart — the others give 237.2–267.2 kg: treat 259 kg as a rough guide.

185 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 259 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%246.1 kg
90%233.1 kg
85%220.2 kg
80%207.2 kg
75%194.3 kg
71.4%185 kg — this set
70%181.3 kg
65%168.4 kg
60%155.4 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 185 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps197.3 kg93.8%
3 reps203.5 kg90.9%
4 reps209.7 kg88.2%
5 reps215.8 kg85.7%
6 reps222 kg83.3%
7 reps228.2 kg81.1%
8 reps234.3 kg79%
9 reps240.5 kg76.9%
10 reps246.7 kg75%
11 reps252.8 kg73.2%
12 reps259 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 185 kg × 12 reps?

Lifting 185 kg for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 259 kg

How much of my max is 185 kg for 12 reps?

185 kg for 12 reps works out at 71.4% of an estimated one rep max of 259 kg.

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

90% of 259 kg is 233.1 kg and 70% is 181.3 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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