One Rep Max for 72.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 72.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 72.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

91.8 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

72.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 91.8 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 87–93 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	87.2 kg
90%	82.6 kg
85%	78 kg
80%	73.4 kg
79%	72.5 kg — this set
75%	68.9 kg
70%	64.3 kg
65%	59.7 kg
60%	55.1 kg

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91.8 kg to lbs - 91.8 kg ≈ 202.38 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 72.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	77.3 kg	93.8%
3 reps	79.8 kg	90.9%
4 reps	82.2 kg	88.2%
5 reps	84.6 kg	85.7%
6 reps	87 kg	83.3%
7 reps	89.4 kg	81.1%
8 reps	91.8 kg	79%
9 reps	94.3 kg	76.9%
10 reps	96.7 kg	75%
11 reps	99.1 kg	73.2%
12 reps	101.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 72.5 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 72.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 91.8 kg

How much of my max is 72.5 kg for 8 reps?

72.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 91.8 kg.

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

90% of 91.8 kg is 82.6 kg and 70% is 64.3 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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