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April 5, 2021

FREE 1 Rep Max Clinic

During strength sessions in class, it is common for members to not know what their 1 rep max is of a lift (maximum amount of weight lifted for 1 repetition).I get the question all the time, “Hey Erika, how much weight should I use for these 3 sets of 8 reps of back squats?”My response will sound something like this, “well I want you to start at a moderate weight and build to moderate-heavy, so think start at 55% of your 1 rep max and build to about 65/70% of your 1 rep max.”Now this statement will still leave athletes a bit questionable about how much weight they should lift, because they don’t know their 1 rep max, due to not doing that type of strength set up often in a class setting.It’s good to know your 1 rep max of the main lifts that we do in class such as: back squat, front squat, strict press, push press, deadlift, etc. It’s good information to know, because for one, you can test your progress. For example, test your deadlift, then test it again 6 months later to see if you’re getting stronger. Another reason is for knowing how much you can lift is so that you can make meaningful weight decisions in class. When percentages are given, you understand what that means for you and you don’t have to guess what weight you should be using.The exciting part! Every other month, I will put on a “1 Rep Max Clinic,” it will be FREE and it will range between 45-60min. During these sessions we will do a group warm up, go over the movement, then get lifting!These will take place on Saturday after regular classes, and will be announced ahead of time in classes the week before and will require a TRIIB check-in.I also highly advise that if you are to attend, that you have done 3 or more months of classes so that you have a base understanding of the movements that will be tested.Exceptions can be made depending on the circumstance!To reserve your spot RSVP through the Triib app!

 

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