One Rep Max for 225 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 225 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 225 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
262.5 lbs

A set of 5 reps at 225 lbs is

85.7%

of your estimated one rep max

Note: this is an estimate, not a tested max. Rep-based formulas are closest at 2–6 reps and drift further apart as the set gets longer. Warm up and use a spotter before attempting a true single.

How to Calculate One Rep Max

Epley Formula: 1RM = weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)

The Epley formula assumes that every extra repetition you can complete corresponds to roughly 3.33% more weight on the bar. Put your set into it:

225 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30)

≈

225 × 1.1667

≈

262.5 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM

Percentages of your estimated max of 262.5 lbs, the way most strength programmes prescribe load:

% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%249.4 lbs
90%236.3 lbs
85%223.1 lbs
80%210 lbs
75%196.9 lbs
70%183.8 lbs
65%170.6 lbs
60%157.5 lbs

Other One Rep Max Formulas

Published 1RM formulas disagree, and the gap widens with the rep count. This page answers with Epley; here is what the others give for 225 lbs × 5 reps:

FormulaEstimated 1RM
Epley262.5 lbs
Brzycki253.1 lbs
Lombardi264.3 lbs
O'Conner253.1 lbs
Wathan263.6 lbs
Lander255.8 lbs
Mayhew267.8 lbs

See Also

One Rep Max Calculator

This calculator estimates your one-rep max (1RM) — the heaviest weight you could lift for a single repetition — from a set you have already completed. For example, it can help you find out what is the one rep max for 225 lbs × 5 reps? (The answer is: 262.5 lbs). Enter the weight you lifted (e.g. 225), pick pounds or kilograms, and enter how many reps you managed (e.g. 5).

One Rep Max Table for 225 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps240 lbs93.8%
3 reps247.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps255 lbs88.2%
5 reps262.5 lbs85.7%
6 reps270 lbs83.3%
7 reps277.5 lbs81.1%
8 reps285 lbs78.9%
9 reps292.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps300 lbs75%
11 reps307.5 lbs73.2%
12 reps315 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 225 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 225 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 262.5 lbs

How much of my max is 225 lbs for 5 reps?

225 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 262.5 lbs.

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

90% of 262.5 lbs is 236.3 lbs and 70% is 183.8 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.