One Rep Max for 205 lbs × 8 reps

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

Answer

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

205 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 259.7 lbs

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

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

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One Rep Max Table for 205 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps218.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps225.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps232.3 lbs88.2%
5 reps239.2 lbs85.7%
6 reps246 lbs83.3%
7 reps252.8 lbs81.1%
8 reps259.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps266.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps273.3 lbs75%
11 reps280.2 lbs73.2%
12 reps287 lbs71.4%

FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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