One Rep Max for 255 lbs × 3 reps

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What is the one rep max for 255 lbs × 3 reps?

Answer

Lifting 255 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

280.5 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

255 × (1 + 3 ÷ 30) = 280.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 270–290.7 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	266.5 lbs
90.9%	255 lbs — this set
90%	252.5 lbs
85%	238.4 lbs
80%	224.4 lbs
75%	210.4 lbs
70%	196.4 lbs
65%	182.3 lbs
60%	168.3 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 × 3 reps?

Lifting 255 lbs for 3 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 280.5 lbs

How much of my max is 255 lbs for 3 reps?

255 lbs for 3 reps works out at 90.9% of an estimated one rep max of 280.5 lbs.

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

90% of 280.5 lbs is 252.5 lbs and 70% is 196.4 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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