A screened client wants a strength baseline but has never practiced the tested lift. What should precede high-load testing?
- ATechnique practice, then a submaximal repetition test
- BA thorough general warm-up, then proceed directly to the high-load test
- CA 1RM attempt on a machine version of the lift
- DTwo practice singles at a near-maximal load
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Answer
A
A client who has never practiced the lift needs familiarization sessions before high-load testing. A submaximal repetition test then gives a safer, more interpretable baseline.
B
A warm-up is needed, but going straight to high-load testing skips familiarization with an unpracticed lift.
C
A machine 1RM is still a maximal test and does not build skill in the target lift.
D
Near-maximal singles are high-load testing, not familiarization.
A
A client who has never practiced the lift needs familiarization sessions before high-load testing. A submaximal repetition test then gives a safer, more interpretable baseline.