One Rep Max for 85 lbs × 6 reps

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What is the one rep max for 85 lbs × 6 reps?

Answer

Lifting 85 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
102 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 + 6 ÷ 30) = 102 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 97.8–103.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%96.9 lbs
90%91.8 lbs
85%86.7 lbs
83.3%85 lbs — this set
80%81.6 lbs
75%76.5 lbs
70%71.4 lbs
65%66.3 lbs
60%61.2 lbs

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 85 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps90.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps93.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps96.3 lbs88.3%
5 reps99.2 lbs85.7%
6 reps102 lbs83.3%
7 reps104.8 lbs81.1%
8 reps107.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps110.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps113.3 lbs75%
11 reps116.2 lbs73.1%
12 reps119 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 85 lbs × 6 reps?

Lifting 85 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 102 lbs

How much of my max is 85 lbs for 6 reps?

85 lbs for 6 reps works out at 83.3% of an estimated one rep max of 102 lbs.

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

90% of 102 lbs is 91.8 lbs and 70% is 71.4 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.