No more heavy lifting? new study aims to predict your max strength safely
NCT ID NCT06718699
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a new equation can accurately predict a person's one-repetition maximum (the heaviest weight they can lift once) using easier, submaximal tests. Researchers will compare the predicted values to actual max lifts in 120 young and older adults. The goal is to make strength testing safer and more practical for everyone, especially older adults and beginners.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
resistance exercise tests
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safer, easier way to measure strength in older adults and beginners, improving exercise prescription.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with only 120 participants. The new equation may not be accurate for everyone, and results may not apply to other exercises or populations.
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Institute of Radiology, University Hospital NErlangen
Erlangen, 91054, Germany