One Rep Max for 75 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 75 lbs × 8 reps?

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Lifting 75 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
95 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 + 8 ÷ 30) = 95 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 90–96.2 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%90.3 lbs
90%85.5 lbs
85%80.8 lbs
80%76 lbs
78.9%75 lbs — this set
75%71.3 lbs
70%66.5 lbs
65%61.8 lbs
60%57 lbs

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 75 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps80 lbs93.8%
3 reps82.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps85 lbs88.2%
5 reps87.5 lbs85.7%
6 reps90 lbs83.3%
7 reps92.5 lbs81.1%
8 reps95 lbs78.9%
9 reps97.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps100 lbs75%
11 reps102.5 lbs73.2%
12 reps105 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 75 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 75 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 95 lbs

How much of my max is 75 lbs for 8 reps?

75 lbs for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 95 lbs.

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

90% of 95 lbs is 85.5 lbs and 70% is 66.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.