Question about 1 rep maximum effort lift attempts

[utahraptor]

If you are doing a program such as starting strength which is 3x5 for all but deadlift, how and when would you attempt a 1 rep max. Would you save it for after the 3x5 or do it before the 3x5 or is it advised to not do it at all?

 

[z1ggy]

Might do it after 12 weeks but really I don't care about 1RMs. I couldn't tell you what any of mine are right now. I could come close by using some of the prediction tools online where you input what you can do max for 5 or 6, etc.

If you are to do it, I'd do it stand alone with out doing any working sets before hand, just the usual warm ups.

 

[Koing]

If you are new to training I wouldn't max out for at least 6months of training. Maybe max out after 3months if you have a knowledgeable training friend to watch over you.

If you attempt a 1RM you probably wouldn't have a real training day in the sense that you may struggle to do your usual 3x5 after maxing out. I would probably go lighter on your 3x5 as you have maxed out. Save your normal training for another day.

Koing

 

[inachu]

A 1 rep max is only done to see where your REAL PEAK strength is at.


You can not truly perform a 1 rep max after a full range workout as your muscles will be too tired and will not be at their true max potential.

 

[Whisper]

Agree with the others--I haven't done any 1RMs in quite a while, but when I did/do, it basically turns into it's own day. I'd do a few warm-up sets first, go for the 1RM, and then (as Koing said) do a lighter routine of 3x5 afterward.