One Rep Max for 280 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 280 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 280 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

354.7 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

280 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 354.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 336–359 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	337 lbs
90%	319.2 lbs
85%	301.5 lbs
80%	283.8 lbs
78.9%	280 lbs — this set
75%	266 lbs
70%	248.3 lbs
65%	230.6 lbs
60%	212.8 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 280 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	298.7 lbs	93.7%
3 reps	308 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	317.3 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	326.7 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	336 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	345.3 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	354.7 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	364 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	373.3 lbs	75%
11 reps	382.7 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	392 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 280 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 280 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 354.7 lbs

How much of my max is 280 lbs for 8 reps?

280 lbs for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 354.7 lbs.

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

90% of 354.7 lbs is 319.2 lbs and 70% is 248.3 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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