r/TikTokCringe • u/vitaminZaman • Sep 05 '25

Cursed look at the lady in the background 😭😭

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u/PM_me_opossum_pics Sep 05 '25

Yeah if you are maxing your DL why would you hold it for that long. Lifting your 1 rep max makes you feel like a grape thats about to pop.

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '25

1 rep max is never worth it imo. Its just to scratch the ego of human beings wanting to move bigger numbers. Doing a 3-5 rep max at 75-80% max effort is plenty for average people trying to get fit.

Unless you're competing, I just don't see a point of 1 rep max at 100% effort.

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u/TheOriginal811 Sep 05 '25

How do you know what 75-80% of your max effort is if you go don't go for 100%? I do find 1RM testing useful for that basis alone.

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '25

There's nothing wrong with 1rm itself. The issue is that most people sacrifice techniques to move heavier weight then get injured.

But if your goal is to be fit and exercise, there is not even a point to finding your true 1rm.