One Rep Max for 45 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 45 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 45 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

57 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

45 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 57 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 54–57.7 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	54.2 kg
90%	51.3 kg
85%	48.5 kg
80%	45.6 kg
78.9%	45 kg — this set
75%	42.8 kg
70%	39.9 kg
65%	37.1 kg
60%	34.2 kg

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57 kg to lbs - 57 kg ≈ 125.66 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 45 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	48 kg	93.8%
3 reps	49.5 kg	90.9%
4 reps	51 kg	88.2%
5 reps	52.5 kg	85.7%
6 reps	54 kg	83.3%
7 reps	55.5 kg	81.1%
8 reps	57 kg	78.9%
9 reps	58.5 kg	76.9%
10 reps	60 kg	75%
11 reps	61.5 kg	73.2%
12 reps	63 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 45 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 45 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 57 kg

How much of my max is 45 kg for 8 reps?

45 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 57 kg.

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

90% of 57 kg is 51.3 kg and 70% is 39.9 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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