One Rep Max for 40 kg × 12 reps

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What is the one rep max for 40 kg × 12 reps?

Answer

Lifting 40 kg for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

56 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 51.3–57.8 kg: treat 56 kg as a rough guide.

40 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 56 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	53.2 kg
90%	50.4 kg
85%	47.6 kg
80%	44.8 kg
75%	42 kg
71.4%	40 kg — this set
70%	39.2 kg
65%	36.4 kg
60%	33.6 kg

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56 kg to lbs - 56 kg ≈ 123.46 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 40 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	42.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	44 kg	90.9%
4 reps	45.3 kg	88.3%
5 reps	46.7 kg	85.7%
6 reps	48 kg	83.3%
7 reps	49.3 kg	81.1%
8 reps	50.7 kg	78.9%
9 reps	52 kg	76.9%
10 reps	53.3 kg	75%
11 reps	54.7 kg	73.1%
12 reps	56 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 40 kg × 12 reps?

Lifting 40 kg for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 56 kg

How much of my max is 40 kg for 12 reps?

40 kg for 12 reps works out at 71.4% of an estimated one rep max of 56 kg.

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

90% of 56 kg is 50.4 kg and 70% is 39.2 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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