One Rep Max for 250 kg × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 250 kg × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 250 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

316.7 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

250 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 316.7 kg

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 300–320.5 kg

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	300.9 kg
90%	285 kg
85%	269.2 kg
80%	253.4 kg
78.9%	250 kg — this set
75%	237.5 kg
70%	221.7 kg
65%	205.9 kg
60%	190 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 250 kg

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	266.7 kg	93.7%
3 reps	275 kg	90.9%
4 reps	283.3 kg	88.2%
5 reps	291.7 kg	85.7%
6 reps	300 kg	83.3%
7 reps	308.3 kg	81.1%
8 reps	316.7 kg	78.9%
9 reps	325 kg	76.9%
10 reps	333.3 kg	75%
11 reps	341.7 kg	73.2%
12 reps	350 kg	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 250 kg × 8 reps?

Lifting 250 kg for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 316.7 kg

How much of my max is 250 kg for 8 reps?

250 kg for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 316.7 kg.

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

90% of 316.7 kg is 285 kg and 70% is 221.7 kg. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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