One Rep Max for 85 lbs × 4 reps

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What is the one rep max for 85 lbs × 4 reps?

Answer

Lifting 85 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

96.3 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

85 × (1 + 4 ÷ 30) ≈ 96.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 92.7–99 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	91.5 lbs
90%	86.7 lbs
88.3%	85 lbs — this set
85%	81.9 lbs
80%	77 lbs
75%	72.2 lbs
70%	67.4 lbs
65%	62.6 lbs
60%	57.8 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 85 lbs

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

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 85 lbs × 4 reps?

Lifting 85 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 96.3 lbs

How much of my max is 85 lbs for 4 reps?

85 lbs for 4 reps works out at 88.3% of an estimated one rep max of 96.3 lbs.

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

90% of 96.3 lbs is 86.7 lbs and 70% is 67.4 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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