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The validity [3-4] and security [5] of the 1RM tests have been demonstrated when a rigorous protocol is used [1]. If it’s worth it to adequately determine the intensity for aerobic training, then, what are you waiting to do the same for resistance training? Perhaps we will see more strength and muscle gains as well?
1. St-Onge, M., Les bases théoriques de l'entraînement personnalisé. 2006, Montréal: Association Nationale des Intervenants en Entraînement.
2. Brzycki, M., Strength testing: prediction of one-rep max from reps-to-fatigue. J Health Phys Educ Rec Dance, 1993. 64: p. 88-90.
3. Ploutz-Snyder, L.L. and E.L. Giamis, Orientation and familiarization to 1RM strength testing in old and young women. J Strength Cond Res, 2001. 15(4): p. 519-23.
4. St-Onge, M., et al., Variability of strength measurement in postmenopausal women who are overweight or obese: a Monet study. J Strength Cond Res, 2009. 23(9): p. 2710-7.
5. Shaw, C.E., K.K. McCully, and J.D. Posner, Injuries during the one repetition maximum assessment in the elderly. J Cardiopulm Rehabil, 1995. 15(4): p. 283-7.
1. St-Onge, M., Les bases théoriques de l'entraînement personnalisé. 2006, Montréal: Association Nationale des Intervenants en Entraînement.
2. Brzycki, M., Strength testing: prediction of one-rep max from reps-to-fatigue. J Health Phys Educ Rec Dance, 1993. 64: p. 88-90.
3. Ploutz-Snyder, L.L. and E.L. Giamis, Orientation and familiarization to 1RM strength testing in old and young women. J Strength Cond Res, 2001. 15(4): p. 519-23.
4. St-Onge, M., et al., Variability of strength measurement in postmenopausal women who are overweight or obese: a Monet study. J Strength Cond Res, 2009. 23(9): p. 2710-7.
5. Shaw, C.E., K.K. McCully, and J.D. Posner, Injuries during the one repetition maximum assessment in the elderly. J Cardiopulm Rehabil, 1995. 15(4): p. 283-7.