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

A set of 5 reps at 265 lbs is

85.7%

of your estimated one rep max

Note: this is an estimate, not a tested max. Rep-based formulas are closest at 2–6 reps and drift further apart as the set gets longer. Warm up and use a spotter before attempting a true single.

How to Calculate One Rep Max

Epley Formula: 1RM = weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)

The Epley formula assumes that every extra repetition you can complete corresponds to roughly 3.33% more weight on the bar. Put your set into it:

265 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30)

≈

265 × 1.1667

≈

309.2 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM

Percentages of your estimated max of 309.2 lbs, the way most strength programmes prescribe load:

% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%293.7 lbs
90%278.3 lbs
85%262.8 lbs
80%247.3 lbs
75%231.9 lbs
70%216.4 lbs
65%201 lbs
60%185.5 lbs

Other One Rep Max Formulas

Published 1RM formulas disagree, and the gap widens with the rep count. This page answers with Epley; here is what the others give for 265 lbs × 5 reps:

FormulaEstimated 1RM
Epley309.2 lbs
Brzycki298.1 lbs
Lombardi311.3 lbs
O'Conner298.1 lbs
Wathan310.4 lbs
Lander301.3 lbs
Mayhew315.4 lbs

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One Rep Max Calculator

This calculator estimates your one-rep max (1RM) — the heaviest weight you could lift for a single repetition — from a set you have already completed. For example, it can help you find out what is the one rep max for 265 lbs × 5 reps? (The answer is: 309.2 lbs). Enter the weight you lifted (e.g. 265), pick pounds or kilograms, and enter how many reps you managed (e.g. 5).
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One Rep Max Table for 265 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps282.7 lbs93.8%
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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