One Rep Max for 25 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 25 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 25 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

31.7 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

25 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 31.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 30–32.1 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	30.1 lbs
90%	28.5 lbs
85%	26.9 lbs
80%	25.4 lbs
78.9%	25 lbs — this set
75%	23.8 lbs
70%	22.2 lbs
65%	20.6 lbs
60%	19 lbs

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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 × 8 reps?

Lifting 25 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 31.7 lbs

How much of my max is 25 lbs for 8 reps?

25 lbs for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 31.7 lbs.

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

90% of 31.7 lbs is 28.5 lbs and 70% is 22.2 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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