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Fitness knowledge - What is RM? What does fitness rm mean?
Everyone often sees RM in fitness plans, so what is RM? How to choose RM? What are the different effects of different RM?
What is RM?
RM is in English "repetition The abbreviation of maximum" is "maximum repetition value". For example, "6-12RM" expresses "weight that can be repeated up to 6-12 times".
For example:
If your training plan is: dumbbell single-arm curl 3-4 sets, 6-8RM. Rest between groups for 60-90 seconds!
Then we can explain it as: using 10 kg dumbbells for single-arm curl exercises. When you try your best, you can only curl 6 or 8 times in a group. This weight and number of times are continuous. The weight of this 10 kg is the weight you do 6-8RM.
Select RM according to the purpose of fitness. (RM refers to the relative number of repetitions, each person can do 3 sets of this weight and number of times. The weight of this 10 kg is 6-8RM.
Select RM according to the fitness purpose. (RM refers to the relative number of repetitions, each person The strength level is different, and everyone's RM is different!)
A.1~4RM mainly increases absolute muscle strength and physical strength,
B.6~12RM mainly increases muscle circumference,
C.16~20RM mainly develops small muscle groups and enhances muscle line elasticity,
D. More than 25 times are mainly used to reduce fat, enhance cardiopulmonary function, fitness and shaping, etc.
If your purpose is mainly to increase muscle circumference and volume, then 6-12RM is the most suitable for you! That is, you need to choose a weight that can only be lifted 6-12 times!
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