Heavy lifting = 80% of 1-rep max, ~5 reps to failure
Lifting 'heavy' is defined as approximately 80% of your one-rep maximum — the weight at which you reach failure around five reps with good form.
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Heavy lifting = 80% of 1-rep max, ~5 reps to failure
From The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · May 8, 2026
