1 rep training rules

[bulkingMAN]

some people say never to train 1 rep maxes, others so you should. I disagree with the first opinion, how are you supposed to know how much you are capable of if you never test your limit? If you are a strongman or powerlifter shouldn’t you atleast try this every now and then. I’m not saying everyday, but you should push to your max.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Do 80% of your max for 4 reps and you know your max, usually hard to tell

 

[stevesmi]

wouldn't it be wonderful to just go into the gym and do 1 rep max of each exercise and call it a day?

unfortunately that does not work

the main issue is our bodies are not robots, and you WILL get injured just doing max outs like a gorilla every time you lift

save 1 rep maxes for competition day only

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro kill that shit once a month 1 rep

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Arguably on ever in competition. You can use a one rep max calculator to get an idea of where you are. I often council AGAINST my lads trying too frequently to do 1RM (like every 3 - 4 weeks if at all).

 

[ballin2504]

Truthfully I don’t even worry about maxes anymore. I cared about that stuff when I was young now I’m just worried about tearing the muscle down as much as possible.

 

[RickRock13]

1 rep maxes will do nothing for you but open yourself up to injury for ego reasons.

4 or 5 reps is as low as I ever go

 

[Tazz]

i don’t train that way lol

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

I don't do it anymore. For years actually. I just don't feel it is worth the risk of injury.