One Rep Max for 240 kg × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 240 kg × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 240 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

256 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

240 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) = 256 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 246.9–267.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	243.2 kg
93.8%	240 kg — this set
90%	230.4 kg
85%	217.6 kg
80%	204.8 kg
75%	192 kg
70%	179.2 kg
65%	166.4 kg
60%	153.6 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 240 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	256 kg	93.8%
3 reps	264 kg	90.9%
4 reps	272 kg	88.2%
5 reps	280 kg	85.7%
6 reps	288 kg	83.3%
7 reps	296 kg	81.1%
8 reps	304 kg	78.9%
9 reps	312 kg	76.9%
10 reps	320 kg	75%
11 reps	328 kg	73.2%
12 reps	336 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 240 kg × 2 reps?

Lifting 240 kg for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 256 kg

How much of my max is 240 kg for 2 reps?

240 kg for 2 reps works out at 93.8% of an estimated one rep max of 256 kg.

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

90% of 256 kg is 230.4 kg and 70% is 179.2 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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