One Rep Max for 205 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 205 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 205 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
259.7 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 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 259.7 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 246–262.8 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%246.7 kg
90%233.7 kg
85%220.7 kg
80%207.8 kg
78.9%205 kg — this set
75%194.8 kg
70%181.8 kg
65%168.8 kg
60%155.8 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 205 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps218.7 kg93.7%
3 reps225.5 kg90.9%
4 reps232.3 kg88.2%
5 reps239.2 kg85.7%
6 reps246 kg83.3%
7 reps252.8 kg81.1%
8 reps259.7 kg78.9%
9 reps266.5 kg76.9%
10 reps273.3 kg75%
11 reps280.2 kg73.2%
12 reps287 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 205 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 205 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 259.7 kg

How much of my max is 205 kg for 8 reps?

205 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 259.7 kg.

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

90% of 259.7 kg is 233.7 kg and 70% is 181.8 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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