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Old 03-16-2007, 12:06 PM   #6 (permalink)
trainerty
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I remember a strength coach once said your 1RM is the amount of weight you can lift if you absolutely had to or you die (hell, I think it was CW). For a pretty busted up guy like myself it isn't worth attempting a 1rm lift. So, simple guesstimation (as gobbla stated) saves me the trouble of going to the ER.

Personally, I use my 6RM range as a guide (it is guesstimated 80% of my max).

Goodluck to ya'
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