8 days agoI use ladder formats a lot for testing an athlete’s “functional max” in the Oly lifts. I this a lot less for slower lifts. Can’t wait to discuss this stuff more
8 days agoI’d argue there’s a large mental component as well. When you’re fatigued, all the little voices in your head reminding you of certain cues are drowned out. Plus, the expectation to PR is gone as well. When you know you’re testing a 1RM after a dedicated training block the expectation to PR can be debilitating for some.
