Estimating your 1RM without testing it: the formulas and their limits
Epley and Brzycki turn one set into a 1RM estimate. How accurate they really are, where they break down, and why an e1RM only compares to itself.
Training, nutrition, and coaching tips for athletes and sports coaches.
Epley and Brzycki turn one set into a 1RM estimate. How accurate they really are, where they break down, and why an e1RM only compares to itself.
Gym machine taken? Don't wait and don't skip it: swap in a move with the same pattern, muscles, rep range and effort. Swap table and worked example inside.
Pick a load that leaves 1-3 clean reps in the tank (RIR 1-3, RPE 7-9), then let your performance move it. The method, tables and a worked example.
Stop adding weight every week. How double progression works, when ACSM says to load up (+2 to 10%), and a 6-week worked example with real numbers.
How much protein to build muscle? 1.4-2.0 g/kg a day per the ISSN, a ceiling near 1.6 g/kg, and why a cut changes the math. Worked example inside.
Should you deload every 4-6 weeks? What the 2024 deload trial really tested, the fatigue signs worth watching, and three ways to run a lighter week.
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Learn the fundamentals of strength training: key exercises, programming basics, and common mistakes to avoid for rapid progress.
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