One Rep Max for 225 kg × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 225 kg × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 225 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
240 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

225 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) = 240 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 231.4–250.7 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%228 kg
93.8%225 kg — this set
90%216 kg
85%204 kg
80%192 kg
75%180 kg
70%168 kg
65%156 kg
60%144 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 225 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps240 kg93.8%
3 reps247.5 kg90.9%
4 reps255 kg88.2%
5 reps262.5 kg85.7%
6 reps270 kg83.3%
7 reps277.5 kg81.1%
8 reps285 kg78.9%
9 reps292.5 kg76.9%
10 reps300 kg75%
11 reps307.5 kg73.2%
12 reps315 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 225 kg × 2 reps?

Lifting 225 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 240 kg

How much of my max is 225 kg for 2 reps?

225 kg for 2 reps works out at 93.8% of an estimated one rep max of 240 kg.

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

90% of 240 kg is 216 kg and 70% is 168 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.