How to Track Strength Progress Using 1RM
How to Track Strength Progress Using 1RM After coaching over 300 lifters across 15 years, I've seen the same pattern repeat itself endlessly. A motivated athlete trains hard for 12 weeks. They feel stronger. Their clothes fit differently. But when I ask, "How much stronger are you?" they have no answer. They can't tell me because they haven't been tracking. Here's the hard truth: If you aren't measuring your strength progress systematically, you have no idea if you're actually improving. You're just exercising randomly and hoping for the best. But tracking progress isn't as simple as "test your 1RM every month." That approach leads to CNS burnout, injury, and inaccurate data. In this guide, I'm going to show you exactly how to track strength progress using 1RM like a professional. You'll learn the weekly, monthly, and quarterly methods that elite coaches use to measure progress without risking injury. Why 1RM Tracking Be...