One Rep Max for 240 lbs × 4 reps

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What is the one rep max for 240 lbs × 4 reps?

Answer

Lifting 240 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

272 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

240 × (1 + 4 ÷ 30) = 272 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 261.8–279.6 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	258.4 lbs
90%	244.8 lbs
88.2%	240 lbs — this set
85%	231.2 lbs
80%	217.6 lbs
75%	204 lbs
70%	190.4 lbs
65%	176.8 lbs
60%	163.2 lbs

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272 lbs to kg - 272 pounds ≈ 123.38 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 × 4 reps?

Lifting 240 lbs for 4 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 272 lbs

How much of my max is 240 lbs for 4 reps?

240 lbs for 4 reps works out at 88.2% of an estimated one rep max of 272 lbs.

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

90% of 272 lbs is 244.8 lbs and 70% is 190.4 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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