1RM

Question 1

What is 1 RM?

Answer 1

-Greatest amount of weight that can be lifted with proper form for only one rep

Question 2

What is it used for?

Answer 2

• Muscle specific measure of strength
• Resistance training purposes
• Baseline measures for pre and post training

Question 3

What is the multiple RM test?

Answer 3

Estimation of 1-RM using a submaximal procedure.
- Client completes 6-10 reps of a particular exercise with no loss of form and is not able to complete another repitition

Question 4

What factors are used to measure 1 RM from a multiple RM test?

Answer 4

Weight and Number of Reps

Question 5

What must you do before starting a 1-RM test?

Answer 5

5 minute aerobic warm up

Question 6

What is a warm up weight?

Answer 6

Weight that the client can life 10 times with no loss of form

Question 7

How long is the rest in between sets?

Answer 7

1 minute

Question 8

What is the max amount of sets you can do for this test and when can you retest?

Answer 8

3 excluding the warm up

Will have to wait 48 hours to re-test if 1RM was not found