One Rep Max for 25 lbs × 12 reps

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What is the one rep max for 25 lbs × 12 reps?

Answer

Lifting 25 lbs for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

35 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 32.1–36.1 lbs: treat 35 lbs as a rough guide.

25 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 35 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	33.3 lbs
90%	31.5 lbs
85%	29.8 lbs
80%	28 lbs
75%	26.3 lbs
71.4%	25 lbs — this set
70%	24.5 lbs
65%	22.8 lbs
60%	21 lbs

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35 lbs to kg - 35 pounds ≈ 15.88 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 25 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	26.7 lbs	93.6%
3 reps	27.5 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	28.3 lbs	88.3%
5 reps	29.2 lbs	85.6%
6 reps	30 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	30.8 lbs	81.2%
8 reps	31.7 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	32.5 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	33.3 lbs	75.1%
11 reps	34.2 lbs	73.1%
12 reps	35 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 25 lbs × 12 reps?

Lifting 25 lbs for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 35 lbs

How much of my max is 25 lbs for 12 reps?

25 lbs for 12 reps works out at 71.4% of an estimated one rep max of 35 lbs.

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

90% of 35 lbs is 31.5 lbs and 70% is 24.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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