One Rep Max for 225 lbs × 12 reps

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What is the one rep max for 225 lbs × 12 reps?

Answer

Lifting 225 lbs for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

315 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

At 12 reps the formulas drift apart — the others give 288.5–324.9 lbs: treat 315 lbs as a rough guide.

225 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 315 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	299.3 lbs
90%	283.5 lbs
85%	267.8 lbs
80%	252 lbs
75%	236.3 lbs
71.4%	225 lbs — this set
70%	220.5 lbs
65%	204.8 lbs
60%	189 lbs

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315 lbs to kg - 315 pounds ≈ 142.88 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 225 lbs

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

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 225 lbs × 12 reps?

Lifting 225 lbs for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 315 lbs

How much of my max is 225 lbs for 12 reps?

225 lbs for 12 reps works out at 71.4% of an estimated one rep max of 315 lbs.

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

90% of 315 lbs is 283.5 lbs and 70% is 220.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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