Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Who want's to roast another sacred cow? Let's talk about your 1 rep max. The truth is, for most part your one rep max doesn't matter. Testing your 1RM is a pretty standard part of conventional strength training.
It makes sense if you're a competitive lifter but it's really not that important if you're just trying to be healthy or get into better shape. It's so dependent on so many variables that it just doesn't translate well to real life.
One rep max testing is very specific to the gym environment. There are a number of problems with it as a benchmark for fitness. I'll cover the three major issues as well as the good points of the one rep max, because hey! There's always some positive!
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Who want's to roast another sacred cow? Let's talk about your 1 rep max. The truth is, for most part your one rep max doesn't matter. Testing your 1RM is a pretty standard part of conventional strength training.
It makes sense if you're a competitive lifter but it's really not that important if you're just trying to be healthy or get into better shape. It's so dependent on so many variables that it just doesn't translate well to real life.
One rep max testing is very specific to the gym environment. There are a number of problems with it as a benchmark for fitness. I'll cover the three major issues as well as the good points of the one rep max, because hey! There's always some positive!
About Me: bit.ly/2OgeBGv
Shirts: bit.ly/2FJAjyM
Social:
Patreon: patreon.com/drbennotarealdr
Facebook: bit.ly/2h2cKp2
Instagram: bit.ly/2zvzl4m
Website: BenjamynSmith.com
Shirts: chalkmakesyoustronger.com
Video Gear:
Cameras: amzn.to/2F3cGiy
amzn.to/2x2R4U2
Lens: amzn.to/2yK1jtJ
Mics: amzn.to/2g5ePDu
amzn.to/2E10pvX
Lighting: amzn.to/2fuaKF5
amzn.to/2yKrrUb
About This Channel:
Hey everyone! Ben Smith, AKA Doctor Ben Not A Real Doctor! I’m a movement dork, a nutritional explorer, and lifestyle engineer. I’m here to share my experience with health and fitness with you. I share information on fitness, movement, health, nutrition, and lifestyle design to help you live a long, happy, healthy life! If you’d like to know the full story click the link next to about me above!
Disclaimer:
Some included links maybe affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no expense to you if you use these links. Using these links helps me continue to you bring you videos. Thanks for supporting my channel!
