One Rep Max for 260 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 260 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 260 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
303.3 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

260 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 303.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 292.5–309.4 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%288.1 lbs
90%273 lbs
85.7%260 lbs — this set
85%257.8 lbs
80%242.6 lbs
75%227.5 lbs
70%212.3 lbs
65%197.1 lbs
60%182 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 260 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps277.3 lbs93.8%
3 reps286 lbs90.9%
4 reps294.7 lbs88.2%
5 reps303.3 lbs85.7%
6 reps312 lbs83.3%
7 reps320.7 lbs81.1%
8 reps329.3 lbs79%
9 reps338 lbs76.9%
10 reps346.7 lbs75%
11 reps355.3 lbs73.2%
12 reps364 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 260 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 260 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 303.3 lbs

How much of my max is 260 lbs for 5 reps?

260 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 303.3 lbs.

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

90% of 303.3 lbs is 273 lbs and 70% is 212.3 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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