One Rep Max for 230 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 230 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 230 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
268.3 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

230 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 268.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 258.8–273.7 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%254.9 lbs
90%241.5 lbs
85.7%230 lbs — this set
85%228.1 lbs
80%214.6 lbs
75%201.2 lbs
70%187.8 lbs
65%174.4 lbs
60%161 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 230 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps245.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps253 lbs90.9%
4 reps260.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps268.3 lbs85.7%
6 reps276 lbs83.3%
7 reps283.7 lbs81.1%
8 reps291.3 lbs79%
9 reps299 lbs76.9%
10 reps306.7 lbs75%
11 reps314.3 lbs73.2%
12 reps322 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 230 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 230 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 268.3 lbs

How much of my max is 230 lbs for 5 reps?

230 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 268.3 lbs.

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

90% of 268.3 lbs is 241.5 lbs and 70% is 187.8 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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