One Rep Max for 245 lbs × 9 reps

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What is the one rep max for 245 lbs × 9 reps?

Answer

Lifting 245 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
318.5 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

245 × (1 + 9 ÷ 30) = 318.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 300.1–322.8 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%302.6 lbs
90%286.7 lbs
85%270.7 lbs
80%254.8 lbs
76.9%245 lbs — this set
75%238.9 lbs
70%223 lbs
65%207 lbs
60%191.1 lbs

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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 lbs79%
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 × 9 reps?

Lifting 245 lbs for 9 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 318.5 lbs

How much of my max is 245 lbs for 9 reps?

245 lbs for 9 reps works out at 76.9% of an estimated one rep max of 318.5 lbs.

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

90% of 318.5 lbs is 286.7 lbs and 70% is 223 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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