Iron Culture presented by MASS Ep 326 - Daily 1RM Training: Crazy or Constructive? (ft. Dr. Nick Washmuth and Kaylee Chism)
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May 7, 2025 Join physical therapist Dr. Nick Washmuth, a PhD student whose research touches on the unique benefits of swearing and daily 1RM training, and Kaylee Chism, a first-year physical therapy student studying daily 1RM bench press training. They dive deep into the effectiveness and risks of daily one-rep max training, sharing personal experiences and the mental challenges it brings. Plus, discover the surprising role of swearing in boosting performance and pain tolerance, adding a fascinating psychological twist to athletic training!
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Mike Zourdos' Daily Max Squat Story
- Mike Zourdos started daily max squatting after a poor meet and increased his squat from 441 to 495 pounds in 49 days.
- He extended this practice over several years, notably leading up to major competitions like Raw Nationals and the Arnold.
Nick's Adoption of Daily 1RM Protocol
- Nick Washmuth adopted the daily 1RM bench press protocol after learning about it from Mike and saw significant strength gains.
- He encouraged seven students to participate, initiating the study discussed in the podcast.
Warm-ups Predict Strength Better Than Mood
- Mood and fatigue scores do not predict daily max performance reliably.
- Warm-up sets give a better immediate indication of strength readiness than subjective feelings.