One Rep Max for 235 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 235 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 235 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
297.7 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

235 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 297.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 282–301.3 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%282.8 lbs
90%267.9 lbs
85%253 lbs
80%238.2 lbs
78.9%235 lbs — this set
75%223.3 lbs
70%208.4 lbs
65%193.5 lbs
60%178.6 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 235 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps250.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps258.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps266.3 lbs88.2%
5 reps274.2 lbs85.7%
6 reps282 lbs83.3%
7 reps289.8 lbs81.1%
8 reps297.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps305.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps313.3 lbs75%
11 reps321.2 lbs73.2%
12 reps329 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 235 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 235 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 297.7 lbs

How much of my max is 235 lbs for 8 reps?

235 lbs for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 297.7 lbs.

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

90% of 297.7 lbs is 267.9 lbs and 70% is 208.4 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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