One Rep Max for 227.5 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 227.5 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 227.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
288.2 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

227.5 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 288.2 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 273–291.7 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%273.8 kg
90%259.4 kg
85%245 kg
80%230.6 kg
78.9%227.5 kg — this set
75%216.2 kg
70%201.7 kg
65%187.3 kg
60%172.9 kg

See Also

One Rep Max Table for 227.5 kg

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps242.7 kg93.7%
3 reps250.3 kg90.9%
4 reps257.8 kg88.2%
5 reps265.4 kg85.7%
6 reps273 kg83.3%
7 reps280.6 kg81.1%
8 reps288.2 kg78.9%
9 reps295.8 kg76.9%
10 reps303.3 kg75%
11 reps310.9 kg73.2%
12 reps318.5 kg71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 227.5 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 227.5 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 288.2 kg

How much of my max is 227.5 kg for 8 reps?

227.5 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 288.2 kg.

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

90% of 288.2 kg is 259.4 kg and 70% is 201.7 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.