One Rep Max for 55 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 55 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 55 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

69.7 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

55 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 69.7 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 66–70.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	66.2 kg
90%	62.7 kg
85%	59.2 kg
80%	55.8 kg
78.9%	55 kg — this set
75%	52.3 kg
70%	48.8 kg
65%	45.3 kg
60%	41.8 kg

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69.7 kg to lbs - 69.7 kg ≈ 153.66 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 55 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	58.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	60.5 kg	90.9%
4 reps	62.3 kg	88.3%
5 reps	64.2 kg	85.7%
6 reps	66 kg	83.3%
7 reps	67.8 kg	81.1%
8 reps	69.7 kg	78.9%
9 reps	71.5 kg	76.9%
10 reps	73.3 kg	75%
11 reps	75.2 kg	73.1%
12 reps	77 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 55 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 55 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 69.7 kg

How much of my max is 55 kg for 8 reps?

55 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 69.7 kg.

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

90% of 69.7 kg is 62.7 kg and 70% is 48.8 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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