One Rep Max for 42.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 42.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 42.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

53.8 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

42.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 53.8 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 51–54.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	51.1 kg
90%	48.4 kg
85%	45.7 kg
80%	43 kg
79%	42.5 kg — this set
75%	40.4 kg
70%	37.7 kg
65%	35 kg
60%	32.3 kg

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53.8 kg to lbs - 53.8 kg ≈ 118.61 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 42.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	45.3 kg	93.8%
3 reps	46.8 kg	90.8%
4 reps	48.2 kg	88.2%
5 reps	49.6 kg	85.7%
6 reps	51 kg	83.3%
7 reps	52.4 kg	81.1%
8 reps	53.8 kg	79%
9 reps	55.3 kg	76.9%
10 reps	56.7 kg	75%
11 reps	58.1 kg	73.1%
12 reps	59.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 42.5 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 42.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 53.8 kg

How much of my max is 42.5 kg for 8 reps?

42.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 53.8 kg.

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

90% of 53.8 kg is 48.4 kg and 70% is 37.7 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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