One Rep Max for 22.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 22.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 22.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
28.5 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

22.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 28.5 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 27–28.8 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%27.1 kg
90%25.7 kg
85%24.2 kg
80%22.8 kg
78.9%22.5 kg — this set
75%21.4 kg
70%20 kg
65%18.5 kg
60%17.1 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 22.5 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps24 kg93.8%
3 reps24.8 kg90.7%
4 reps25.5 kg88.2%
5 reps26.3 kg85.6%
6 reps27 kg83.3%
7 reps27.8 kg80.9%
8 reps28.5 kg78.9%
9 reps29.3 kg76.8%
10 reps30 kg75%
11 reps30.8 kg73.1%
12 reps31.5 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 22.5 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 22.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 28.5 kg

How much of my max is 22.5 kg for 8 reps?

22.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 28.5 kg.

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

90% of 28.5 kg is 25.7 kg and 70% is 20 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.