One Rep Max for 200 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 200 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 200 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

253.3 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

200 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 253.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 240–256.4 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	240.6 lbs
90%	228 lbs
85%	215.3 lbs
80%	202.6 lbs
79%	200 lbs — this set
75%	190 lbs
70%	177.3 lbs
65%	164.6 lbs
60%	152 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 200 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	213.3 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	220 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	226.7 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	233.3 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	240 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	246.7 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	253.3 lbs	79%
9 reps	260 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	266.7 lbs	75%
11 reps	273.3 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	280 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 200 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 200 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 253.3 lbs

How much of my max is 200 lbs for 8 reps?

200 lbs for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 253.3 lbs.

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

90% of 253.3 lbs is 228 lbs and 70% is 177.3 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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