One Rep Max for 185 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 185 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 185 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
234.3 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 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 234.3 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 222–237.2 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%222.6 kg
90%210.9 kg
85%199.2 kg
80%187.4 kg
79%185 kg — this set
75%175.7 kg
70%164 kg
65%152.3 kg
60%140.6 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 × 8 reps?

Lifting 185 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 234.3 kg

How much of my max is 185 kg for 8 reps?

185 kg for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 234.3 kg.

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

90% of 234.3 kg is 210.9 kg and 70% is 164 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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