Testing your 1 Rep Max (1RM)

The One Rep Max, Pull-Up & Chin-Up, is a test and a great way of gauging your strength in this activity. I test my 1RM every few months, and it’s so encouraging when you realise all your training is improving.
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[@mikegc3816]

Well chuffed Anthony, managed 10 muscle ups with 2 green bands last week, did the same tonight, then tried one green one purple and could not believe I did the same. Dropped to one green and did 5, dropped to purple and red and did 5, could not do another with purple on its own unfortunately. All of a sudden its come together in the last week, thanks for your inspiration from another 59 year old. Also managed 1 rep at 40 kilos and 4 at 30, all in all a good day!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Mike, that’s awesome, sounds like it’s all coming together nicely. Don’t forget that you’ll need a rest day, before you go at it again. The technique is so important, without that, you don’t stand a chance. But it seems like you are on the right road.. so excited for you!

[@mikegc3816]

@hcalisthenicsI'm only training once or twice a week so resting is not an issue. Still not 100 percent sure what changed last week and last night, but I guess after 3 or 4 months something has to switch. I feel like I'm capable of doing a muscle up now without the bands! Cheers Mike

[@mikegc3816]

@@funwithcalisthenicsOh Dear trained last night and I struggled to get any where near what I did on Monday - typical with this sort of thing!

[@tricaexmachina2899]

I've been on the fence about focusing on calisthenics but this absolute savage has now convinced me. Thanks Anthony!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Many thanks. Pleased to have inspired you!!!

[@SuperhumanUnchained]

Your the best when it comes to teaching and explanation

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I appreciate that!

[@CoachJenAnytime90]

You are freaking amazing!!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Haha, thank you. I just workout 3 or 4 times a week consistently.. thank you for your kind words.

[@CoachJenAnytime90]

Any training tips for L sit holds and for the human flag?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

@CoachJenAnytime90 ahhh no. That’s not something I’ve cracked.

[@CoachJenAnytime90]

@@funwithcalisthenics I have full confidence you will! Let's go for it💪🏼😁!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Sure, in time… 😀

[@TravisBandManAndy]

Very nice man!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks brother

[@rodneyaulridge4006]

Very impressive!!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thanks ☺️

[@piyushdwivedi7195]

Very impressive. 🔥

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you.

[@PHExpatPrepper]

Nice job..

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Many many thanks

[@BinhVu-xu6je]

Amazing

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MPimentaPT]

Extremely impressive! We should workout together one of these days ✌️💪

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Sure, always up for that.

[@gokhanalgan976]

👏👏👏💪

[@funwithcalisthenics]

👍👍👍💪

[@mikegc3816]

I the beginning of the video my thought was that you could do at least 2 two reps

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Yep, I’ll bring going for more weight for sure.

[@mikegc3816]

@@funwithcalisthenics Like you I'm a bit worried about ripping it out of the wall

[@krlezg]

Woow, phenomenal, you probably have enough strength to attack one arm pullup.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Not quite…

[@totallyraw1313]

Very good mate! Are you on TRT, by any chance?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank you. No actually, I am not. I do take a little creatine, and some protein shakes most days. I have thought about other supplements, such as TRT, but as yet, no.

[@laurentlamotte2739]

Hello antony Easy reps👍

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Haha, next time will be tougher.

[@matthewvanselow1979]

I firmly believe that you had more in you than merely two reps; however, I respect your cautious approach.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

I have to agree. So next time I will go a little heavier.

[@Littlecats08]

What are your thoughts on training for one arm pullups?When u are thinking to start it to ur routine and working for it as hard as u work for achieving 30reps in bodyweight pullups.Pls share ur kind thoughts.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Little Cats, I would love to be able to do a one arm pull-up. I do sometimes train this skill, but I feel I need to be considerably stronger, and lighter before I can make much progress with this skill.

[@armnakornthab6867]

Could you please explain how to warm up for 1 rm properly to prevent injuries? Thanks❤

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Everyone is different but I do arm rotations plus a couple of unweighted pull-ups.

[@10speed4]

Here's proof that dedication with time goals can be reached. 3.5 years ago you would have been very impressed with this guy.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

3.5 years ago… I wouldn’t have believed that this guy could make this progress!

[@10speed4]

@@funwithcalisthenics we’re on the journey with you my man. My goals are to do at least 1 muscle up by December and to be able to do the Asian squat. The muscle up goal came from watching you, hehe. The Asian squat came from another KZbinr and wow, it’s extremely difficult to do (with heels on floor) for a guy that’s never stretched a day in his 65 years. You have a good community here 👍.

[@funwithcalisthenics]

@10speed4 The Asian Squat! Without a single stretch in 65 years, I love your enthusiasm. I’ll try and help out with the muscle up, the Asian Squat I’ll leave to someone else. 😂🥳

[@10speed4]

@@funwithcalisthenics hahaha, the Asian squat is kicking my *^#. KZbinr “knees over toes guy” and some prayers (lol) can get me there, but probably not by December. I’m stiffer than a Saturday night pecker, hehe. I should have my muscle up bar setup in April, PHASE 2 BEGINS!

[@funwithcalisthenics]

@10speed4 I bet you love your Saturday nights! Bring on April!

[@AsanakaWampawal-yk5nj]

Banana man you are very jolly man

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Always Jolly! Even if my facial expression says otherwise.

[@dalesparks7647]

Congrats, luckily testicles aren't 40kgs

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Thank god we weren’t designed like that!

[@darcyballsuper]

And next your 1rm mu not a bad idear ant

[@funwithcalisthenics]

Hahaha that’s a good idea. But soooo hard to do it with weight.

[@darcyballsuper]

@funwithcalisthenics thats what i thought, but then i see your videos 🤔