5 reps → 1RM
189lb
average estimate
8 reps → 1RM
207lb
10 reps → 1RM
220lb
3 reps → 1RM
178lb
Show the math
Epley (5 reps) = 165 lb × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) = 192 lb
Brzycki (5 reps) = 165 lb × 36 ÷ (37 − 5) = 186 lb
If you lifted 165 lb for…
| Reps | Epley | Brzycki | Average 1RM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rep | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| 2 reps | 176 | 170 | 173 |
| 3 reps | 182 | 175 | 178 |
| 4 reps | 187 | 180 | 184 |
| 5 reps | 192 | 186 | 189 |
| 6 reps | 198 | 192 | 195 |
| 7 reps | 204 | 198 | 201 |
| 8 reps | 209 | 205 | 207 |
| 9 reps | 214 | 212 | 213 |
| 10 reps | 220 | 220 | 220 |
| 11 reps | 226 | 228 | 227 |
| 12 reps | 231 | 238 | 234 |
If 165 lb is your one rep max
| % of 1RM | Load (lb) | About this many reps |
|---|---|---|
| 95% | 157 | 2 |
| 90% | 148 | 4 |
| 85% | 140 | 6 |
| 80% | 132 | 8 |
| 75% | 124 | 10 |
| 70% | 116 | 12 |
| 65% | 107 | 15 |
| 60% | 99 | 20 |
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Common questions
What is my 1RM if I lift 165 lb for 5 reps?
About 189 lb, averaging the Epley and Brzycki formulas.
What is my 1RM if I lift 165 lb for 10 reps?
About 220 lb. Estimates get less precise above 10 reps.