Does practicing 1RM lifts build strength without muscle growth?

1RM Strength Training1 min readUpdated June 17, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that practicing one-rep max (1RM) lifts can lead to strength gains without noticeable muscle growth in untrained individuals. Specifically, one assertion shows that after eight weeks of repeatedly lifting a single heavy weight, untrained people improved...

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Practicing the Test Produces Strength Equivalent to Higher Volume Training

DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000001300

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Published
June 17, 2026·Last updated June 17, 2026
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