One Rep Max for 185 lbs × 12 reps

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

Answer

Lifting 185 lbs for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
259 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 237.2–267.2 lbs: treat 259 lbs as a rough guide.

185 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 259 lbs

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

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 185 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps197.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps203.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps209.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps215.8 lbs85.7%
6 reps222 lbs83.3%
7 reps228.2 lbs81.1%
8 reps234.3 lbs79%
9 reps240.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps246.7 lbs75%
11 reps252.8 lbs73.2%
12 reps259 lbs71.4%

FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

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