One Rep Max for 265 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 265 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 265 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
309.2 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

265 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) ≈ 309.2 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 298.1–315.4 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%293.7 lbs
90%278.3 lbs
85.7%265 lbs — this set
85%262.8 lbs
80%247.4 lbs
75%231.9 lbs
70%216.4 lbs
65%201 lbs
60%185.5 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 265 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps282.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps291.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps300.3 lbs88.2%
5 reps309.2 lbs85.7%
6 reps318 lbs83.3%
7 reps326.8 lbs81.1%
8 reps335.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps344.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps353.3 lbs75%
11 reps362.2 lbs73.2%
12 reps371 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 265 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 265 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 309.2 lbs

How much of my max is 265 lbs for 5 reps?

265 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 309.2 lbs.

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

90% of 309.2 lbs is 278.3 lbs and 70% is 216.4 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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