One Rep Max for 270 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 270 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 270 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

342 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

270 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) = 342 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 324–346.2 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	324.9 lbs
90%	307.8 lbs
85%	290.7 lbs
80%	273.6 lbs
78.9%	270 lbs — this set
75%	256.5 lbs
70%	239.4 lbs
65%	222.3 lbs
60%	205.2 lbs

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342 lbs to kg - 342 pounds ≈ 155.13 kg

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One Rep Max Table for 270 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	288 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	297 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	306 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	315 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	324 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	333 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	342 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	351 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	360 lbs	75%
11 reps	369 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	378 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 270 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 270 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 342 lbs

How much of my max is 270 lbs for 8 reps?

270 lbs for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 342 lbs.

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

90% of 342 lbs is 307.8 lbs and 70% is 239.4 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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