One Rep Max for 80 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 80 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 80 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

101.3 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

80 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 101.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 96–102.6 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	96.2 lbs
90%	91.2 lbs
85%	86.1 lbs
80%	81 lbs
79%	80 lbs — this set
75%	76 lbs
70%	70.9 lbs
65%	65.8 lbs
60%	60.8 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 80 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	85.3 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	88 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	90.7 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	93.3 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	96 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	98.7 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	101.3 lbs	79%
9 reps	104 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	106.7 lbs	75%
11 reps	109.3 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	112 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 80 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 80 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 101.3 lbs

How much of my max is 80 lbs for 8 reps?

80 lbs for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 101.3 lbs.

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

90% of 101.3 lbs is 91.2 lbs and 70% is 70.9 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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