One Rep Max for 240 kg × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 240 kg × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 240 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

280 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 + 5 ÷ 30) = 280 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 270–285.6 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	266 kg
90%	252 kg
85.7%	240 kg — this set
85%	238 kg
80%	224 kg
75%	210 kg
70%	196 kg
65%	182 kg
60%	168 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 × 5 reps?

Lifting 240 kg for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 280 kg

How much of my max is 240 kg for 5 reps?

240 kg for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 280 kg.

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

90% of 280 kg is 252 kg and 70% is 196 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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