What does this research mean for the field?

Traditional 1-repetition maximum (1RM) testing is impractical and unnecessary for most athletes, as modern resistance training (RT) prescription should focus on practicality, safety, and real-time monitoring instead. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to challenge the practical applicability of 1RM testing for resistance-training prescription and monitoring.

March 7, 2026International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

Reassessing the Role of 1-Repetition Maximum Testing for Resistance-Training Prescription and Monitoring

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ILIrineu LoturcoUniversidade de São Paulo LPLucas A. Pereira DBDaniel Boullosa

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This analysis re-evaluates 1RM testing for resistance-training, suggesting more effective methods for monitoring.

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The study aims to challenge the practical applicability of 1RM testing for resistance-training prescription and monitoring.
Evaluated the conceptual constraints of traditional 1RM-testing.
Analyzed the relevance of errors in estimating 1RM values.
Considered alternative methods for resistance training prescription, including submaximal and velocity-guided techniques.
Found that daily variations in neuromuscular status exceed small differences in 1RM estimations.
Determined that submaximal and perceptual methods provide effective monitoring and prescription.
Concluded that 1RM testing is impractical for most athletes.

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Loturco et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc0925af8044f7a4e93ac https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2025-0700

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