One Rep Max for 230 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 230 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 230 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

291.3 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 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 291.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 276–294.9 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	276.7 lbs
90%	262.2 lbs
85%	247.6 lbs
80%	233 lbs
79%	230 lbs — this set
75%	218.5 lbs
70%	203.9 lbs
65%	189.3 lbs
60%	174.8 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 230 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	245.3 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	253 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	260.7 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	268.3 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	276 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	283.7 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	291.3 lbs	79%
9 reps	299 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	306.7 lbs	75%
11 reps	314.3 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	322 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 230 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 230 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 291.3 lbs

How much of my max is 230 lbs for 8 reps?

230 lbs for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 291.3 lbs.

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

90% of 291.3 lbs is 262.2 lbs and 70% is 203.9 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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