One Rep Max for 85 kg × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 85 kg × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 85 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
93.5 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

85 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 93.5 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 90–96.9 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%88.8 kg
90.9%85 kg — this set
90%84.2 kg
85%79.5 kg
80%74.8 kg
75%70.1 kg
70%65.5 kg
65%60.8 kg
60%56.1 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 85 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps90.7 kg93.7%
3 reps93.5 kg90.9%
4 reps96.3 kg88.3%
5 reps99.2 kg85.7%
6 reps102 kg83.3%
7 reps104.8 kg81.1%
8 reps107.7 kg78.9%
9 reps110.5 kg76.9%
10 reps113.3 kg75%
11 reps116.2 kg73.1%
12 reps119 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 85 kg × 3 reps?

Lifting 85 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 93.5 kg

How much of my max is 85 kg for 3 reps?

85 kg for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 93.5 kg.

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

90% of 93.5 kg is 84.2 kg and 70% is 65.5 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.