It does matter. It's the only objective way to measure progress. A study doesn't negate that.

yjftsjthsd-h 5 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I don't think so? If last week I could do 50 reps @ 5 lbs, and this week I can do 50 at 6 lbs (or 60 at 5lbs), then that's measurable objective progress

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justatdotin 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

isnt the 1RM the measure of progress?

	▲	SoftTalker 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		If that's what you're training for, sure. If you just want to be strong, you can achieve that and avoid the highest injury risk by sticking with 5 reps or so.