One Rep Max for 75 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 75 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 75 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

87.5 lbs

Epley formula · an estimate from a set taken close to failure; accuracy depends on the exercise and the person and drops as reps grow

75 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) = 87.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 84.4–89.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	83.1 lbs
90%	78.8 lbs
85.7%	75 lbs — this set
85%	74.4 lbs
80%	70 lbs
75%	65.6 lbs
70%	61.3 lbs
65%	56.9 lbs
60%	52.5 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 75 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	80 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	82.5 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	85 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	87.5 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	90 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	92.5 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	95 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	97.5 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	100 lbs	75%
11 reps	102.5 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	105 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 75 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 75 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 87.5 lbs

How much of my max is 75 lbs for 5 reps?

75 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 87.5 lbs.

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

90% of 87.5 lbs is 78.8 lbs and 70% is 61.3 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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