One Rep Max for 85 lbs × 5 reps

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

Answer

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

99.2 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 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 99.2 lbs

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

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	94.2 lbs
90%	89.3 lbs
85.7%	85 lbs — this set
85%	84.3 lbs
80%	79.4 lbs
75%	74.4 lbs
70%	69.4 lbs
65%	64.5 lbs
60%	59.5 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 × 5 reps?

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

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

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

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

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

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