Figuring out 1RM - JP Fitness Forums

cloudy_forecast · 03-15-2007, 10:47 PM

I plan on starting ABBH in about a week, and wanted to figure out my 1 RM on several of the exercises prior to starting the program. Other than maxing out for 1 rep on each exercise, are there any other alternatives I may want to consider to figure out my 1 RM?

jijin · 03-16-2007, 01:04 AM

don't worry too much about finding out your 1RM for all the exercises, just estimate and adjust accordingly during or after the first session. You won't lose much

gobbla · 03-16-2007, 02:06 AM

guess

mom2w · 03-16-2007, 07:51 AM

In Chad's high frequency program, there are weeks devoted to finding your 5(?) RM. I'd look over those; should give you an idea to work with.

WorkinOnIt · 03-16-2007, 11:24 AM

When I started ABBH, I used this:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/1rm.htm

and found it put me in the ballpark for finding my 1RM. It was also really helpful in figuring out the %s of 1RM.

Enjoy ABBH, it's a great workout!

trainerty · 03-16-2007, 12:06 PM

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'

Cynic · 03-16-2007, 06:03 PM

Here's the advice the group gave to me when I worked on finding my 1RMs:

One rep max testing...

cloudy_forecast · 03-17-2007, 02:32 PM

Thanks for all the feedback and replies!

Chad Waterbury · 03-27-2007, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cloudy_forecast

Thanks for all the feedback and replies!

The key to loading is to be at/near failure on the last rep of the last set, with a constant load. If you're not, make the necessary adjustments.

If you want to test your RM, just test your 3RM and consider that to be 90% of your 1RM.