One Rep Max for 72.5 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 72.5 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 72.5 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
84.6 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

72.5 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 84.6 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 81.6–86.3 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%80.4 kg
90%76.1 kg
85.7%72.5 kg — this set
85%71.9 kg
80%67.7 kg
75%63.5 kg
70%59.2 kg
65%55 kg
60%50.8 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 72.5 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps77.3 kg93.8%
3 reps79.8 kg90.9%
4 reps82.2 kg88.2%
5 reps84.6 kg85.7%
6 reps87 kg83.3%
7 reps89.4 kg81.1%
8 reps91.8 kg79%
9 reps94.3 kg76.9%
10 reps96.7 kg75%
11 reps99.1 kg73.2%
12 reps101.5 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 72.5 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 72.5 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 84.6 kg

How much of my max is 72.5 kg for 5 reps?

72.5 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 84.6 kg.

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

90% of 84.6 kg is 76.1 kg and 70% is 59.2 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.