One Rep Max for 225 lbs × 6 reps

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What is the one rep max for 225 lbs × 6 reps?

Answer

Lifting 225 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

270 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 + 6 ÷ 30) = 270 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 258.8–273.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	256.5 lbs
90%	243 lbs
85%	229.5 lbs
83.3%	225 lbs — this set
80%	216 lbs
75%	202.5 lbs
70%	189 lbs
65%	175.5 lbs
60%	162 lbs

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270 lbs to kg - 270 pounds ≈ 122.47 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 × 6 reps?

Lifting 225 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 270 lbs

How much of my max is 225 lbs for 6 reps?

225 lbs for 6 reps works out at 83.3% of an estimated one rep max of 270 lbs.

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

90% of 270 lbs is 243 lbs and 70% is 189 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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