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Wed Dec 5, 2012 7:59 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Brock" bleggins81
My first question is, what is the purpose of the 1RM test? If it is being used to calculate the next block of training, then obviously accuracy is valued, but not entirely necessary. Is the person a powerlifter? Weightlifter? How long have they been training? Do you want a training max or contest max?
If they are an athlete using resistance training to improve for their sport, a precise 1RM is unnecessary. Anything close will do. If they haven't been training very long, they don't need to perform a 1RM.
My general recommendation for 1RM testing - start with the barx10, then work your way up making fairly small jumps, sets of 3-5 reps. As you get closer to the number you are planning on, drop down to singles or doubles. Take 3 attempts at a max (don't all have to be the same number).
You're overthinking this.
Brock Leggins
Norwalk, IA
--- In Supertraining@yahoogroups.com , Martin Mark <mcm.fitness@...> wrote:
>
> Is there a protocol for conducting a one rep max test. I woiuld think that
> if the test is not done the exact same way each time it is administered the
> results will not be accurate. If no such protocol exists, can I have some
> thoughts on how you may conduct this proceedure......Thanks for your
> help.....Martin C. Mark, CFT
> Fort Lauderd
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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If they are an athlete using resistance training to improve for their sport, a precise 1RM is unnecessary. Anything close will do. If they haven't been training very long, they don't need to perform a 1RM.
My general recommendation for 1RM testing - start with the barx10, then work your way up making fairly small jumps, sets of 3-5 reps. As you get closer to the number you are planning on, drop down to singles or doubles. Take 3 attempts at a max (don't all have to be the same number).
You're overthinking this.
Brock Leggins
Norwalk, IA
--- In Supertraining@
>
> Is there a protocol for conducting a one rep max test. I woiuld think that
> if the test is not done the exact same way each time it is administered the
> results will not be accurate. If no such protocol exists, can I have some
> thoughts on how you may conduct this proceedure..
> help.....Martin C. Mark, CFT
> Fort Lauderd
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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