One Rep Max for 240 lbs × 12 reps

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What is the one rep max for 240 lbs × 12 reps?

Answer

Lifting 240 lbs for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

336 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

At 12 reps the formulas drift apart — the others give 307.7–346.6 lbs: treat 336 lbs as a rough guide.

240 × (1 + 12 ÷ 30) = 336 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	319.2 lbs
90%	302.4 lbs
85%	285.6 lbs
80%	268.8 lbs
75%	252 lbs
71.4%	240 lbs — this set
70%	235.2 lbs
65%	218.4 lbs
60%	201.6 lbs

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336 lbs to kg - 336 pounds ≈ 152.41 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 240 lbs

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

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 240 lbs × 12 reps?

Lifting 240 lbs for 12 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 336 lbs

How much of my max is 240 lbs for 12 reps?

240 lbs for 12 reps works out at 71.4% of an estimated one rep max of 336 lbs.

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

90% of 336 lbs is 302.4 lbs and 70% is 235.2 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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