one rep max

[gnheil]

is it necessary to focus on actually performing new 1 rep max lifts as you are progressing with say 80% loads.? should you just concentrate on adding weight every week and not worry about it.?

 

[LeiYunFat]

No it's not. In fact, it is very easy to get burntout on singles. Triples all the way!

 

[davidjr74]

Lifting 90% or more of your max for more then 2 weeks can actually be counterproductive of your goals. Take 80% of your max, do whatever set/rep scheme you wan't and add 2.5% every week. Example:

Week 1: 80%
Week 2: 82.5%
Week 3: 85%
Week 4: 87.5%
Week 5: 90%

Then Deload