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1RM Calculations
I'm just wondering how they work. Yesterday, I did high volume on deadlifts (for the first time ever) and my first set was at 135 and I did 12 reps, giving me a 1RM of 194 lbs. On my high intensity day (which is what I normally do), I did 5 reps at 155 giving a 1RM of 174 lbs. That's a 20 lbs difference.
Why is there such a big difference and which is better to use? The one from high volume or high intesity?
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The best way to calculate your 1RM, is to actually do it.
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Originally Posted by Mindi911
The best way to calculate your 1RM, is to actually do it.
x2
Those calculators are just an approximation, personally I've never found them to be anywhere near accurate.
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Originally Posted by Mindi911
The best way to calculate your 1RM, is to actually do it.
Totalee.
Just take care, there's a difference between "weight you can actually LIFT" and "weight you can lift in GOOD FORM".
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Originally Posted by TurbulentFluid
Totalee.
Just take care, there's a difference between "weight you can actually LIFT" and "weight you can lift in GOOD FORM".
Yes agreed here - please be careful when attempting your 1RM - it's all fine and dandy throwing weights around but one wrong move can cost you a lot.
Get someone to help you and give you a spot - if you get stuck in a predicament they can help bail you out.
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Originally Posted by SophieM
I'm just wondering how they work. Yesterday, I did high volume on deadlifts (for the first time ever) and my first set was at 135 and I did 12 reps, giving me a 1RM of 194 lbs. On my high intensity day (which is what I normally do), I did 5 reps at 155 giving a 1RM of 174 lbs. That's a 20 lbs difference.
Why is there such a big difference and which is better to use? The one from high volume or high intesity?
Usually, the higher the reprange you've used, the bigger the difference with your actuall max. At least, that's my experience.
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Originally Posted by SophieM
I'm just wondering how they work. Yesterday, I did high volume on deadlifts (for the first time ever) and my first set was at 135 and I did 12 reps, giving me a 1RM of 194 lbs. On my high intensity day (which is what I normally do), I did 5 reps at 155 giving a 1RM of 174 lbs. That's a 20 lbs difference.
Why is there such a big difference and which is better to use? The one from high volume or high intesity?
Hahaha, I am too scared to do squat max. I don't think I will ever squat seriously. DL max, sure as long as I don't get a hernia.
IMO, don't do it.
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Weight: 160--------185------------180------185-------Don't care
Bench: 155----------235------------245------245--------300
Deadlift: X---------285x7---------Unknown----6x315 -----500
Squat: X-----------X---------------185x5----10x185-----400
(bounce after 1st rep) for 6x315, fixing form on squat
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