One Rep Max for 212.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 212.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 212.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

269.2 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

212.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 269.2 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 255–272.4 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	255.7 kg
90%	242.3 kg
85%	228.8 kg
80%	215.4 kg
78.9%	212.5 kg — this set
75%	201.9 kg
70%	188.4 kg
65%	175 kg
60%	161.5 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 212.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	226.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	233.8 kg	90.9%
4 reps	240.8 kg	88.2%
5 reps	247.9 kg	85.7%
6 reps	255 kg	83.3%
7 reps	262.1 kg	81.1%
8 reps	269.2 kg	78.9%
9 reps	276.3 kg	76.9%
10 reps	283.3 kg	75%
11 reps	290.4 kg	73.2%
12 reps	297.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 212.5 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 212.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 269.2 kg

How much of my max is 212.5 kg for 8 reps?

212.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 269.2 kg.

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

90% of 269.2 kg is 242.3 kg and 70% is 188.4 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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