One Rep Max for 87.5 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 87.5 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 87.5 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

102.1 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 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 102.1 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 98.4–104.1 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	97 kg
90%	91.9 kg
85.7%	87.5 kg — this set
85%	86.8 kg
80%	81.7 kg
75%	76.6 kg
70%	71.5 kg
65%	66.4 kg
60%	61.3 kg

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102.1 kg to lbs - 102.1 kg ≈ 225.09 pounds

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One Rep Max Table for 87.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	93.3 kg	93.8%
3 reps	96.3 kg	90.9%
4 reps	99.2 kg	88.2%
5 reps	102.1 kg	85.7%
6 reps	105 kg	83.3%
7 reps	107.9 kg	81.1%
8 reps	110.8 kg	79%
9 reps	113.8 kg	76.9%
10 reps	116.7 kg	75%
11 reps	119.6 kg	73.2%
12 reps	122.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 87.5 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 87.5 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 102.1 kg

How much of my max is 87.5 kg for 5 reps?

87.5 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 102.1 kg.

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

90% of 102.1 kg is 91.9 kg and 70% is 71.5 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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