One Rep Max for 242.5 kg × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 242.5 kg × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 242.5 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

266.8 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

242.5 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) ≈ 266.8 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 256.8–276.4 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	253.5 kg
90.9%	242.5 kg — this set
90%	240.1 kg
85%	226.8 kg
80%	213.4 kg
75%	200.1 kg
70%	186.8 kg
65%	173.4 kg
60%	160.1 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 242.5 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	258.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	266.8 kg	90.9%
4 reps	274.8 kg	88.2%
5 reps	282.9 kg	85.7%
6 reps	291 kg	83.3%
7 reps	299.1 kg	81.1%
8 reps	307.2 kg	78.9%
9 reps	315.3 kg	76.9%
10 reps	323.3 kg	75%
11 reps	331.4 kg	73.2%
12 reps	339.5 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 242.5 kg × 3 reps?

Lifting 242.5 kg for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 266.8 kg

How much of my max is 242.5 kg for 3 reps?

242.5 kg for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 266.8 kg.

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

90% of 266.8 kg is 240.1 kg and 70% is 186.8 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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