One Rep Max for 27.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 27.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 27.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

34.8 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

27.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 34.8 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 33–35.3 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	33.1 kg
90%	31.3 kg
85%	29.6 kg
80%	27.8 kg
79%	27.5 kg — this set
75%	26.1 kg
70%	24.4 kg
65%	22.6 kg
60%	20.9 kg

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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 × 8 reps?

Lifting 27.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 34.8 kg

How much of my max is 27.5 kg for 8 reps?

27.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 34.8 kg.

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

90% of 34.8 kg is 31.3 kg and 70% is 24.4 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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