One Rep Max for 30 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 30 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 30 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

38 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

30 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 38 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 36–38.5 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	36.1 lbs
90%	34.2 lbs
85%	32.3 lbs
80%	30.4 lbs
78.9%	30 lbs — this set
75%	28.5 lbs
70%	26.6 lbs
65%	24.7 lbs
60%	22.8 lbs

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38 lbs to kg - 38 pounds ≈ 17.24 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 30 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	32 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	33 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	34 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	35 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	36 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	37 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	38 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	39 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	40 lbs	75%
11 reps	41 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	42 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 30 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 30 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 38 lbs

How much of my max is 30 lbs for 8 reps?

30 lbs for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 38 lbs.

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

90% of 38 lbs is 34.2 lbs and 70% is 26.6 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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