Question

Describe how you should warm up before attempting a maximal test

Answer 1

You should warm up with 5–10 repetitions of a light-to-moderate weight. Take a minute's rest and then perform two heavier warm-up sets of 2–5 repetitions each, taking a two-minute rest between the sets. You should then rest for 2–4 minutes before beginning the maximal lifts.

Answer 2

Most of the types of warm up to do in order to attemp a maximal test should include the general dynamic warm-up and the movement specific warm-up. They include, dynamic stretching, static stretching, and more. Remember that a good warm up should include a light aerobic warm-upsoft tissue work on a foam roller and dynamic warm-up exercises.