One Rep Max for 197.5 kg × 9 reps

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What is the one rep max for 197.5 kg × 9 reps?

Answer

Lifting 197.5 kg for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
256.8 kg

A set of 9 reps at 197.5 kg is

76.9%

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:

197.5 × (1 + 9 ÷ 30)

=

197.5 × 1.3

≈

256.8 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM

Percentages of your estimated max of 256.8 kg, the way most strength programmes prescribe load:

% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%243.9 kg
90%231.1 kg
85%218.2 kg
80%205.4 kg
75%192.6 kg
70%179.7 kg
65%166.9 kg
60%154.1 kg

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 197.5 kg × 9 reps:

FormulaEstimated 1RM
Epley256.8 kg
Brzycki253.9 kg
Lombardi246 kg
O'Conner241.9 kg
Wathan260.3 kg
Lander255.6 kg
Mayhew254 kg

See Also

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 197.5 kg × 9 reps? (The answer is: 256.8 kg). Enter the weight you lifted (e.g. 197.5), pick pounds or kilograms, and enter how many reps you managed (e.g. 9).

One Rep Max Table for 197.5 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps210.7 kg93.8%
3 reps217.3 kg90.9%
4 reps223.8 kg88.2%
5 reps230.4 kg85.7%
6 reps237 kg83.3%
7 reps243.6 kg81.1%
8 reps250.2 kg78.9%
9 reps256.8 kg76.9%
10 reps263.3 kg75%
11 reps269.9 kg73.2%
12 reps276.5 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 197.5 kg × 9 reps?

Lifting 197.5 kg for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 256.8 kg

How much of my max is 197.5 kg for 9 reps?

197.5 kg for 9 reps works out at 76.9% of an estimated one rep max of 256.8 kg.

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

90% of 256.8 kg is 231.1 kg and 70% is 179.7 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.