For muscular strength training we need another way to measure intensity.
1RM is called the one repetition max. It is the heaviest weight a person can lift for just one time. 1RM is measured in kilograms (kg). 1RM is 100% intensity for muscular strength.
Once we know the 1RM weight we can work out what weights are needed to work at a lower intensity for muscular strength:
Weight they should lift = 1RM × intensity
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Discuss which exercise for which you are likely to have the highest 1RM
For example, Elina’s 1RM for a bench press is 60kg.
To work at 70% intensity for muscular strength:
Weight she should lift = 60 × 70/100 = 42kg To work at 85% intensity: Weight she should lift = 60 × 85/100 = 51 kg
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Muscular strength training uses high intensity and low repetitions.