One Rep Max for 185 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 185 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 185 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

215.8 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

185 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 215.8 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 208.1–220.2 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	205 kg
90%	194.2 kg
85.7%	185 kg — this set
85%	183.4 kg
80%	172.6 kg
75%	161.9 kg
70%	151.1 kg
65%	140.3 kg
60%	129.5 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 185 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	197.3 kg	93.8%
3 reps	203.5 kg	90.9%
4 reps	209.7 kg	88.2%
5 reps	215.8 kg	85.7%
6 reps	222 kg	83.3%
7 reps	228.2 kg	81.1%
8 reps	234.3 kg	79%
9 reps	240.5 kg	76.9%
10 reps	246.7 kg	75%
11 reps	252.8 kg	73.2%
12 reps	259 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 185 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 185 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 215.8 kg

How much of my max is 185 kg for 5 reps?

185 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 215.8 kg.

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

90% of 215.8 kg is 194.2 kg and 70% is 151.1 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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