One Rep Max for 185 lbs × 5 reps
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What is the one rep max for 185 lbs × 5 reps?
Answer
Lifting 185 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
215.8 lbs
A set of 5 reps at 185 lbs is
85.7%
of your estimated one rep max
Note: this is an estimate, not a tested max. Rep-based formulas are closest at 2–6 reps and drift further apart as the set gets longer. Warm up and use a spotter before attempting a true single.
How to Calculate One Rep Max
Epley Formula: 1RM = weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
The Epley formula assumes that every extra repetition you can complete corresponds to roughly 3.33% more weight on the bar. Put your set into it:
185 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30)
=185 × 1.1667
=215.8 lbs
Training Weights as a % of 1RM
Percentages of your estimated max of 215.8 lbs, the way most strength programmes prescribe load:
| % of 1RM | Working Weight |
|---|---|
| 95% | 205 lbs |
| 90% | 194.3 lbs |
| 85% | 183.5 lbs |
| 80% | 172.7 lbs |
| 75% | 161.9 lbs |
| 70% | 151.1 lbs |
| 65% | 140.3 lbs |
| 60% | 129.5 lbs |
Other One Rep Max Formulas
Published 1RM formulas disagree, and the gap widens with the rep count. This page answers with Epley; here is what the others give for 185 lbs × 5 reps:
| Formula | Estimated 1RM |
|---|---|
| Epley | 215.8 lbs |
| Brzycki | 208.1 lbs |
| Lombardi | 217.3 lbs |
| O'Conner | 208.1 lbs |
| Wathan | 216.7 lbs |
| Lander | 210.4 lbs |
| Mayhew | 220.2 lbs |
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One Rep Max Calculator
This calculator estimates your one-rep max (1RM) — the heaviest weight you could lift for a single repetition — from a set you have already completed. For example, it can help you find out what is the one rep max for 185 lbs × 5 reps? (The answer is: 215.8 lbs). Enter the weight you lifted (e.g. 185), pick pounds or kilograms, and enter how many reps you managed (e.g. 5).
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One Rep Max Table for 185 lbs
FAQ
What is the one rep max for 185 lbs × 5 reps?
Lifting 185 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 215.8 lbs
How much of my max is 185 lbs for 5 reps?
185 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 215.8 lbs.
What should I lift at 90% and 70% of that max?
90% of 215.8 lbs is 194.3 lbs and 70% is 151.1 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.
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