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Here’s a walkthrough of how to program using one rep max. Percentage based programming using your one rep max is the optimal way to progressively overload. We’ll go over strength vs hypertrophy goals and how that changes your workout plan as well as how volume, intensity and frequency plays a role. And finally how to tie it all together and build the program using your one rep max. As a bonus there are 2 rules that I use when designing programs for my clients to keep them progressing towards their goals as efficiently as possible without the risk of injury.

Want to know how to determine your 1 rep max? This article will explain how to estimate your one rep max as well as how to prepare and actually do a 1 rep max, which is the most accurate way to find your 1RM. Learn step by step how to determine the 1 rep max for any of your lifts.