Great explanations so far, to add to them the 1 rep max (1RM) is typically a goal for your strength building program to achieve. When starting a strength based exercise regime your goal becomes to continually increase your 1RM as proof that your progress continues. 1RM should in no-way be considered as exercise even though it is an extremely strenuous activity, this is because the damage incurred by repetitive max lifting is a guaranteed way to end up with chronic musculoskeletal disorders.
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