One Rep Max for 37.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 37.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 37.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

47.5 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

37.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 47.5 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 45–48.1 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	45.1 kg
90%	42.8 kg
85%	40.4 kg
80%	38 kg
78.9%	37.5 kg — this set
75%	35.6 kg
70%	33.3 kg
65%	30.9 kg
60%	28.5 kg

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47.5 kg to lbs - 47.5 kg ≈ 104.72 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 37.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	40 kg	93.8%
3 reps	41.3 kg	90.8%
4 reps	42.5 kg	88.2%
5 reps	43.8 kg	85.6%
6 reps	45 kg	83.3%
7 reps	46.3 kg	81%
8 reps	47.5 kg	78.9%
9 reps	48.8 kg	76.8%
10 reps	50 kg	75%
11 reps	51.3 kg	73.1%
12 reps	52.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 37.5 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 37.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 47.5 kg

How much of my max is 37.5 kg for 8 reps?

37.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 47.5 kg.

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

90% of 47.5 kg is 42.8 kg and 70% is 33.3 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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