Even after years of strength training, there are still times when I’m unsure how heavy my weights should be. Most advice is to take a subjective approach – you should increase or reduce the weight you ...

Strength is an integral part of health. It’s required for many tasks throughout the day, such as getting out of bed, carrying groceries, or pushing a broken-down car off the road. It’s defined as the ...

The 1-rep max (1RM) is a great tool for anyone looking to increase their strength in the weight room. It’s both an expression of strength in an exercise movement and an integral way to track progress ...

Correspondence to: Dr Folland, Chelsea School Research Centre, University of Brighton, Gaudick Road, Eastbourne BN20 7SP, UK; j.folland{at}bton.ac.uk A Williams3 3 Department of Sport, Health and ...