one rep max

Strength means different things to different people. The way an Olympic weight lifter looks at strength training is completely different to how an older adult or even a sporting athlete looks at strength training. There are many different strength types and having a great understanding what the different strength types are and what type is most suitable to your goal is critical in achieving the results you are looking for. Most people without realizing it are following a body-building program which is more about muscle size than muscle strength. To improve strength you must work with maximal strength programs however, there are many questions surrounding this type of intensity with the first one being is it too risky? What exercises should you use? How many sets and reps should you use? Do you need a weight belt and wrist straps and how many times per week is best? To answer all these questions and more I asked our trainer Nathan Fejes to give us his thoughts as he regularly uses this type of training himself. He has records of 150kg with both deadlifts and squats and 45kg with Turkish get ups.

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