One Rep Max for 250 lbs × 2 reps

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What is the one rep max for 250 lbs × 2 reps?

Answer

Lifting 250 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
266.7 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

250 × (1 + 2 ÷ 30) ≈ 266.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 257.1–278.6 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%253.4 lbs
93.7%250 lbs — this set
90%240 lbs
85%226.7 lbs
80%213.4 lbs
75%200 lbs
70%186.7 lbs
65%173.4 lbs
60%160 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 250 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps266.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps275 lbs90.9%
4 reps283.3 lbs88.2%
5 reps291.7 lbs85.7%
6 reps300 lbs83.3%
7 reps308.3 lbs81.1%
8 reps316.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps325 lbs76.9%
10 reps333.3 lbs75%
11 reps341.7 lbs73.2%
12 reps350 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 250 lbs × 2 reps?

Lifting 250 lbs for 2 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 266.7 lbs

How much of my max is 250 lbs for 2 reps?

250 lbs for 2 reps works out at 93.7% of an estimated one rep max of 266.7 lbs.

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

90% of 266.7 lbs is 240 lbs and 70% is 186.7 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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