One Rep Max for 85 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 85 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 85 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

99.2 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 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 99.2 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 95.6–101.2 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	94.2 kg
90%	89.3 kg
85.7%	85 kg — this set
85%	84.3 kg
80%	79.4 kg
75%	74.4 kg
70%	69.4 kg
65%	64.5 kg
60%	59.5 kg

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99.2 kg to lbs - 99.2 kg ≈ 218.7 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 85 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	90.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	93.5 kg	90.9%
4 reps	96.3 kg	88.3%
5 reps	99.2 kg	85.7%
6 reps	102 kg	83.3%
7 reps	104.8 kg	81.1%
8 reps	107.7 kg	78.9%
9 reps	110.5 kg	76.9%
10 reps	113.3 kg	75%
11 reps	116.2 kg	73.1%
12 reps	119 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 85 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 85 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 99.2 kg

How much of my max is 85 kg for 5 reps?

85 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 99.2 kg.

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

90% of 99.2 kg is 89.3 kg and 70% is 69.4 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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