One Rep Max for 97.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 97.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 97.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
123.5 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

97.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 123.5 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 117–125 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%117.3 kg
90%111.2 kg
85%105 kg
80%98.8 kg
78.9%97.5 kg — this set
75%92.6 kg
70%86.5 kg
65%80.3 kg
60%74.1 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 97.5 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps104 kg93.8%
3 reps107.3 kg90.9%
4 reps110.5 kg88.2%
5 reps113.8 kg85.7%
6 reps117 kg83.3%
7 reps120.3 kg81%
8 reps123.5 kg78.9%
9 reps126.8 kg76.9%
10 reps130 kg75%
11 reps133.3 kg73.1%
12 reps136.5 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 97.5 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 97.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 123.5 kg

How much of my max is 97.5 kg for 8 reps?

97.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 123.5 kg.

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

90% of 123.5 kg is 111.2 kg and 70% is 86.5 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.