One Rep Max for 185 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 185 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 185 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
203.5 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

185 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 203.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 195.9–210.9 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%193.3 lbs
90.9%185 lbs — this set
90%183.2 lbs
85%173 lbs
80%162.8 lbs
75%152.6 lbs
70%142.5 lbs
65%132.3 lbs
60%122.1 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 × 3 reps?

Lifting 185 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 203.5 lbs

How much of my max is 185 lbs for 3 reps?

185 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 203.5 lbs.

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

90% of 203.5 lbs is 183.2 lbs and 70% is 142.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.