One Rep Max for 290 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 290 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 290 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of

367.3 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

290 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 367.3 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 348–371.8 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RM	Working Weight
95%	348.9 lbs
90%	330.6 lbs
85%	312.2 lbs
80%	293.8 lbs
79%	290 lbs — this set
75%	275.5 lbs
70%	257.1 lbs
65%	238.7 lbs
60%	220.4 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 290 lbs

Reps	One Rep Max	% of 1RM
2 reps	309.3 lbs	93.8%
3 reps	319 lbs	90.9%
4 reps	328.7 lbs	88.2%
5 reps	338.3 lbs	85.7%
6 reps	348 lbs	83.3%
7 reps	357.7 lbs	81.1%
8 reps	367.3 lbs	79%
9 reps	377 lbs	76.9%
10 reps	386.7 lbs	75%
11 reps	396.3 lbs	73.2%
12 reps	406 lbs	71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 290 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 290 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 367.3 lbs

How much of my max is 290 lbs for 8 reps?

290 lbs for 8 reps works out at 79% of an estimated one rep max of 367.3 lbs.

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

90% of 367.3 lbs is 330.6 lbs and 70% is 257.1 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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