Glossary
1RM
1RM is your one rep max — the maximum weight you can lift once with good form.
Used to scale training percentages and benchmark long-term progress.
Also known as
one rep max, one-rep max, 1 rep max
Related terms
Working set
A working set is a set taken close to failure — usually within 1 to 3 reps of stopping.
Rep
A rep is one complete repetition of a lift — lowering the weight and lifting it back.
Set
A set is a group of consecutive reps performed without resting.
Strength
Strength is the ability to produce force — how much weight you can move at all.