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		justatdotin 20 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Resistance training load does not determine hypert... isnt the 1RM the measure of progress?

SoftTalker 20 days ago [–]

If that's what you're training for, sure. If you just want to be strong, you can achieve that and avoid the highest injury risk by sticking with 5 reps or so.

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