One Rep Max for 245 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 245 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 245 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
285.8 lbs

A set of 5 reps at 245 lbs is

85.7%

of your estimated one rep max

Note: this is an estimate, not a tested max. Rep-based formulas are closest at 2–6 reps and drift further apart as the set gets longer. Warm up and use a spotter before attempting a true single.

How to Calculate One Rep Max

Epley Formula: 1RM = weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)

The Epley formula assumes that every extra repetition you can complete corresponds to roughly 3.33% more weight on the bar. Put your set into it:

245 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30)

≈

245 × 1.1667

≈

285.8 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM

Percentages of your estimated max of 285.8 lbs, the way most strength programmes prescribe load:

% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%271.5 lbs
90%257.3 lbs
85%243 lbs
80%228.7 lbs
75%214.4 lbs
70%200.1 lbs
65%185.8 lbs
60%171.5 lbs

Other One Rep Max Formulas

Published 1RM formulas disagree, and the gap widens with the rep count. This page answers with Epley; here is what the others give for 245 lbs × 5 reps:

FormulaEstimated 1RM
Epley285.8 lbs
Brzycki275.6 lbs
Lombardi287.8 lbs
O'Conner275.6 lbs
Wathan287 lbs
Lander278.6 lbs
Mayhew291.6 lbs

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One Rep Max Calculator

This calculator estimates your one-rep max (1RM) — the heaviest weight you could lift for a single repetition — from a set you have already completed. For example, it can help you find out what is the one rep max for 245 lbs × 5 reps? (The answer is: 285.8 lbs). Enter the weight you lifted (e.g. 245), pick pounds or kilograms, and enter how many reps you managed (e.g. 5).
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One Rep Max Table for 245 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps261.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps269.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps277.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps285.8 lbs85.7%
6 reps294 lbs83.3%
7 reps302.2 lbs81.1%
8 reps310.3 lbs78.9%
9 reps318.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps326.7 lbs75%
11 reps334.8 lbs73.2%
12 reps343 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 245 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 245 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 285.8 lbs

How much of my max is 245 lbs for 5 reps?

245 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 285.8 lbs.

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

90% of 285.8 lbs is 257.3 lbs and 70% is 200.1 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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