One Rep Max for 225 lbs × 4 reps

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What is the one rep max for 225 lbs × 4 reps?

Answer

Lifting 225 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

255 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

225 × (1 + 4 ÷ 30) = 255 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 245.5–262.2 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	242.3 lbs
90%	229.5 lbs
88.2%	225 lbs — this set
85%	216.8 lbs
80%	204 lbs
75%	191.3 lbs
70%	178.5 lbs
65%	165.8 lbs
60%	153 lbs

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255 lbs to kg - 255 pounds ≈ 115.67 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 × 4 reps?

Lifting 225 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 255 lbs

How much of my max is 225 lbs for 4 reps?

225 lbs for 4 reps works out at 88.2% of an estimated one rep max of 255 lbs.

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

90% of 255 lbs is 229.5 lbs and 70% is 178.5 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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