would you do 1-2 rep max outs to strength train?

[Lbaise]

I’m 35 years old and I’m looking to get stronger over the next year. I’m interested in doing some strength training. One of the things I’m want to aim for is doing 1 or 2 rep max outs. Is this a good strategy for gaining strength? Or should I stick to higher repetitions?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

1-2 reps wont cut it. That's more a test of strength. Nor higher reps

 

[ceo]

bros i would do that once a month tops. you run the risk of hurting yourself. be careful

 

[ROIDDERS]

1-2 rep maxes are a great way to get injured. i would do them rarely. stick to 4-5 rep range

 

[chesty]

if you do that have a spotter. with no spotter you run the risk of something bad happening. you don't want that

 

[Ulter]

only do a 1 rep max on competition day. save it for that so you are fresh. don't train like that all the time

 

[2Thick]

GOAT results on 5x5. do that strength program. it works great and is a solid option

 

[wootoom]

i've done it like that before. a great way to get hurt as others have said. gotta be smart

 

[Arabian]

for strength training i think the key is stick to the big lifts. those are what help people get the most out of their strength improvements