One Rep Max for 215 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 215 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 215 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
236.5 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

215 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 236.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 227.6–245.1 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%224.7 lbs
90.9%215 lbs — this set
90%212.9 lbs
85%201 lbs
80%189.2 lbs
75%177.4 lbs
70%165.6 lbs
65%153.7 lbs
60%141.9 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 215 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps229.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps236.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps243.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps250.8 lbs85.7%
6 reps258 lbs83.3%
7 reps265.2 lbs81.1%
8 reps272.3 lbs79%
9 reps279.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps286.7 lbs75%
11 reps293.8 lbs73.2%
12 reps301 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 215 lbs × 3 reps?

Lifting 215 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 236.5 lbs

How much of my max is 215 lbs for 3 reps?

215 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 236.5 lbs.

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

90% of 236.5 lbs is 212.9 lbs and 70% is 165.6 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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