The Methodology behind SimGym

Determination of Repetition Maximums Part 3

Feb 09 | The Methodology behind SimGym | 0 Comments

by Charles T. Ridgely
In parts 1 & 2 we discussed the proper way to test your 1RM and to Plot those values on a graph.  This final post will help you finalize your 1 Rep Max values for each exercise.
Determining RMs
You can use the best-fit line to determine your RMs for any weight. One way [...]

Determination of Repetition Maximums Part 2

Feb 09 | The Methodology behind SimGym | 2 Comments

by Charles T Ridgely
In part 1 we explained a proper way to test your max repititions. Below we will explain the proper way to record results on a graph.
Drawing a Graph
Now that you know some of your RMs, you’ll need to plot them on a graph. This graph will express the weights you can [...]

Determination of Repetition Maximums Part 1

Feb 09 | The Methodology behind SimGym | 1 Comments

by Charles T. Ridgely
Introduction
Many fitness programs require that you know one or more of your repetition maximums (RM). For example, High  Intensity Training (HIT) generally requires you to work with your 8-12RM. With German Volume Training (GVT), you  often work with roughly your 20RM. And, with Hypertrophy-Specific Training™ (HST), you’ll need to find your 15RM,  [...]

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