One Rep Max for 255 lbs × 10 reps

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What is the one rep max for 255 lbs × 10 reps?

Answer

Lifting 255 lbs for 10 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

340 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

255 × (1 + 10 ÷ 30) = 340 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 318.8–344.9 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	323 lbs
90%	306 lbs
85%	289 lbs
80%	272 lbs
75%	255 lbs — this set
70%	238 lbs
65%	221 lbs
60%	204 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 255 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	272 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	280.5 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	289 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	297.5 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	306 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	314.5 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	323 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	331.5 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	340 lbs	75%
11 reps	348.5 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	357 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 255 lbs × 10 reps?

Lifting 255 lbs for 10 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 340 lbs

How much of my max is 255 lbs for 10 reps?

255 lbs for 10 reps works out at 75% of an estimated one rep max of 340 lbs.

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

90% of 340 lbs is 306 lbs and 70% is 238 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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