One Rep Max for 295 lbs × 8 reps

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What is the one rep max for 295 lbs × 8 reps?

Answer

Lifting 295 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of
373.7 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

295 × (1 + 8 ÷ 30) ≈ 373.7 lbs

comparison of methods: six other published formulas give 354–378.2 lbs

Training Weights as a % of 1RM
% of 1RMWorking Weight
95%355 lbs
90%336.3 lbs
85%317.6 lbs
80%299 lbs
78.9%295 lbs — this set
75%280.3 lbs
70%261.6 lbs
65%242.9 lbs
60%224.2 lbs

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One Rep Max Table for 295 lbs

RepsOne Rep Max% of 1RM
2 reps314.7 lbs93.7%
3 reps324.5 lbs90.9%
4 reps334.3 lbs88.2%
5 reps344.2 lbs85.7%
6 reps354 lbs83.3%
7 reps363.8 lbs81.1%
8 reps373.7 lbs78.9%
9 reps383.5 lbs76.9%
10 reps393.3 lbs75%
11 reps403.2 lbs73.2%
12 reps413 lbs71.4%

FAQ

What is the one rep max for 295 lbs × 8 reps?

Lifting 295 lbs for 8 reps gives an estimated one rep max of 373.7 lbs

How much of my max is 295 lbs for 8 reps?

295 lbs for 8 reps works out at 78.9% of an estimated one rep max of 373.7 lbs.

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

90% of 373.7 lbs is 336.3 lbs and 70% is 261.6 lbs. Heavy strength work usually sits at 85–95%, while volume and technique work sits nearer 65–75%.

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