One Rep Max for 205 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 205 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 205 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

239.2 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

205 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 239.2 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 230.6–244 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	227.2 kg
90%	215.3 kg
85.7%	205 kg — this set
85%	203.3 kg
80%	191.4 kg
75%	179.4 kg
70%	167.4 kg
65%	155.5 kg
60%	143.5 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 205 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	218.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	225.5 kg	90.9%
4 reps	232.3 kg	88.2%
5 reps	239.2 kg	85.7%
6 reps	246 kg	83.3%
7 reps	252.8 kg	81.1%
8 reps	259.7 kg	78.9%
9 reps	266.5 kg	76.9%
10 reps	273.3 kg	75%
11 reps	280.2 kg	73.2%
12 reps	287 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 205 kg × 5 reps?

Lifting 205 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 239.2 kg

How much of my max is 205 kg for 5 reps?

205 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 239.2 kg.

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

90% of 239.2 kg is 215.3 kg and 70% is 167.4 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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