One Rep Max for 285 lbs × 5 reps

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What is the one rep max for 285 lbs × 5 reps?

Answer

Lifting 285 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

332.5 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

285 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) = 332.5 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 320.6–339.2 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	315.9 lbs
90%	299.3 lbs
85.7%	285 lbs — this set
85%	282.6 lbs
80%	266 lbs
75%	249.4 lbs
70%	232.8 lbs
65%	216.1 lbs
60%	199.5 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 285 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	304 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	313.5 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	323 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	332.5 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	342 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	351.5 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	361 lbs	78.9%
9 reps	370.5 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	380 lbs	75%
11 reps	389.5 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	399 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 285 lbs × 5 reps?

Lifting 285 lbs for 5 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 332.5 lbs

How much of my max is 285 lbs for 5 reps?

285 lbs for 5 reps works out at 85.7% of an estimated one rep max of 332.5 lbs.

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

90% of 332.5 lbs is 299.3 lbs and 70% is 232.8 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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