One Rep Max for 225 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 225 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 225 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

285 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 + 8 ÷ 30) = 285 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 270–288.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	270.8 kg
90%	256.5 kg
85%	242.3 kg
80%	228 kg
78.9%	225 kg — this set
75%	213.8 kg
70%	199.5 kg
65%	185.3 kg
60%	171 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 225 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	240 kg	93.8%
3 reps	247.5 kg	90.9%
4 reps	255 kg	88.2%
5 reps	262.5 kg	85.7%
6 reps	270 kg	83.3%
7 reps	277.5 kg	81.1%
8 reps	285 kg	78.9%
9 reps	292.5 kg	76.9%
10 reps	300 kg	75%
11 reps	307.5 kg	73.2%
12 reps	315 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 225 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 225 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 285 kg

How much of my max is 225 kg for 8 reps?

225 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 285 kg.

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

90% of 285 kg is 256.5 kg and 70% is 199.5 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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