One Rep Max for 220 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 220 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 220 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

278.7 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

220 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 278.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 264–282.1 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	264.8 lbs
90%	250.8 lbs
85%	236.9 lbs
80%	223 lbs
78.9%	220 lbs — this set
75%	209 lbs
70%	195.1 lbs
65%	181.2 lbs
60%	167.2 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 220 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	234.7 lbs	93.7%
3 reps	242 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	249.3 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	256.7 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	264 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	271.3 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	278.7 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	286 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	293.3 lbs	75%
11 reps	300.7 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	308 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 220 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 220 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 278.7 lbs

How much of my max is 220 lbs for 8 reps?

220 lbs for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 278.7 lbs.

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

90% of 278.7 lbs is 250.8 lbs and 70% is 195.1 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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