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Determining your Estimated One - Repetition Maximum (1RM)

Definition of 1RM – The greatest amount of weight a person can lift in one action of an exercise

We will be estimating your 1RM, (completing a true 1RM can easily lead to injury if exercises are not performed under controlled and proper circumstances)

Determining your 1 RM is important in prescribing the correct exercise prescription for weight lifting.  We will use a percentage of the 1RM to determine the amount of weight most beneficial for your weight lifting goals. 

Your instructions are…

1 --   Choose a exercise with weights

2 – Warm- Up – a light set of 15- 20 reps

3 – Select a Heavy Weight – Something you think you can lift only 3 times

4 – Try to lift the weight …while doing so evaluate the selected weight …Can you lift it more than 10 time??? If so stop and select a heavier weight. 

5 – Once you feel comfortable with the selected weight lift it as many times as you can….until Failure!!! 

6 -- Next, write down the amount of weight used and the number of repetitions. 

Complete 3 exercises before completing number 7.

7 – Now use the 1RM chart.  For each exercise meet the two numbers (weight used and # of reps)  from # 6….meet the numbers together on the side. The number that you find is your estimated 1RM for the exercise. Or you can go to this website and enter your numbers : ) http://strengthnspeed.tripod.com/Powerlifting/MaxCalculator.htm

8 -- Determine your Estimated 1RM for all 3 exercises.

9 – Now that you have  your estimated 1 RM it is time to determine your workout plan for those three exercises.  Refer to the page labeled Strength Programs located in the course materials under Chapter 7.

10 – Pick on of the four programs.

11 – Notice the resistance percentage that is given for your program.

12 – Multiply your 1RM by both percentages given,this will give you a range of weight to lift for that exercise and program.

13- Determine the weight to lift for all three exercises based on the program of your choice.