One Rep Max for 40 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 40 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 40 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
50.7 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

40 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 50.7 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 48–51.3 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%48.2 kg
90%45.6 kg
85%43.1 kg
80%40.6 kg
78.9%40 kg — this set
75%38 kg
70%35.5 kg
65%33 kg
60%30.4 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 40 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps42.7 kg93.7%
3 reps44 kg90.9%
4 reps45.3 kg88.3%
5 reps46.7 kg85.7%
6 reps48 kg83.3%
7 reps49.3 kg81.1%
8 reps50.7 kg78.9%
9 reps52 kg76.9%
10 reps53.3 kg75%
11 reps54.7 kg73.1%
12 reps56 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 40 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 40 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 50.7 kg

How much of my max is 40 kg for 8 reps?

40 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 50.7 kg.

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

90% of 50.7 kg is 45.6 kg and 70% is 35.5 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.