What happens to your body when you try to reach your absolute maximum?

Man preparing for lifting at the gym

The “1 rep max” has long been the gym’s gold standard, but new research suggests it’s inaccurate, risky, and unnecessary. This is why traditional methods of measuring strength are flawed, and there are better ways to track your progress. listen to this articlelisten (Photo: O2O Creative/Getty) Published April 2, 2026 at 3:27 AM If there’s … Read more