One Rep Max for 240 lbs × 6 reps

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What is the one rep max for 240 lbs × 6 reps?

Answer

Lifting 240 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

288 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 + 6 ÷ 30) = 288 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 276–291.5 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	273.6 lbs
90%	259.2 lbs
85%	244.8 lbs
83.3%	240 lbs — this set
80%	230.4 lbs
75%	216 lbs
70%	201.6 lbs
65%	187.2 lbs
60%	172.8 lbs

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288 lbs to kg - 288 pounds ≈ 130.63 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 × 6 reps?

Lifting 240 lbs for 6 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 288 lbs

How much of my max is 240 lbs for 6 reps?

240 lbs for 6 reps works out at 83.3% of an estimated one rep max of 288 lbs.

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

90% of 288 lbs is 259.2 lbs and 70% is 201.6 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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