One Rep Max for 87.5 kg × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 87.5 kg × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 87.5 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
93.3 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

87.5 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) ≈ 93.3 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 90–97.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%88.6 kg
93.8%87.5 kg — this set
90%84 kg
85%79.3 kg
80%74.6 kg
75%70 kg
70%65.3 kg
65%60.6 kg
60%56 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 87.5 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps93.3 kg93.8%
3 reps96.3 kg90.9%
4 reps99.2 kg88.2%
5 reps102.1 kg85.7%
6 reps105 kg83.3%
7 reps107.9 kg81.1%
8 reps110.8 kg79%
9 reps113.8 kg76.9%
10 reps116.7 kg75%
11 reps119.6 kg73.2%
12 reps122.5 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 87.5 kg × 2 reps?

Lifting 87.5 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 93.3 kg

How much of my max is 87.5 kg for 2 reps?

87.5 kg for 2 reps works out at 93.8% of an estimated one rep max of 93.3 kg.

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

90% of 93.3 kg is 84 kg and 70% is 65.3 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.