One Rep Max for 27.5 kg × 12 reps

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What is the one rep max for 27.5 kg × 12 reps?

Answer

Lifting 27.5 kg for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

38.5 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

At 12 reps the formulas drift apart — the others give 35.3–39.7 kg: treat 38.5 kg as a rough guide.

27.5 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 38.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	36.6 kg
90%	34.7 kg
85%	32.7 kg
80%	30.8 kg
75%	28.9 kg
71.4%	27.5 kg — this set
70%	27 kg
65%	25 kg
60%	23.1 kg

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38.5 kg to lbs - 38.5 kg ≈ 84.88 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 27.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	29.3 kg	93.9%
3 reps	30.3 kg	90.8%
4 reps	31.2 kg	88.1%
5 reps	32.1 kg	85.7%
6 reps	33 kg	83.3%
7 reps	33.9 kg	81.1%
8 reps	34.8 kg	79%
9 reps	35.8 kg	76.8%
10 reps	36.7 kg	74.9%
11 reps	37.6 kg	73.1%
12 reps	38.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 27.5 kg × 12 reps?

Lifting 27.5 kg for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 38.5 kg

How much of my max is 27.5 kg for 12 reps?

27.5 kg for 12 reps works out at 71.4% of an estimated one rep max of 38.5 kg.

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

90% of 38.5 kg is 34.7 kg and 70% is 27 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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