What is your Rep Max?
Posted by admin on November 16th, 2008
Rather that stating a specific weight, many training programs will state a xRep Max or xRM e.g. 6RM. So what does this mean?
In simple terms a Rep Max or RM is an way of selecting the weight you use, in this case you use as much weight as possible for a set number of reps. For example a 6RM means a you choose a load that you will be able to do 6 times (but not 7)in good form. One of the major advantages to using this system is that it is self regulating e.g. if you are feeling strong, you adjust the weight being used up accordingly. If however you had a late night and aren’t feeling your best, you can adjust the weight down for that particular workout.