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Peter Attia Hasn't Done One Rep Max in 15 Years, Never Will Again

Peter Attia Drive · Building strength and muscle mass: optimize training & nutrition for longevity (AMA #71 rebroadcast) · July 6, 2026
Peter Attia Hasn't Done One Rep Max in 15 Years, Never Will Again
Peter Attia Drive
Peter Attia Drive
Building strength and muscle mass: optimize training & nutrition for longevity (AMA #71 rebroadcast)
"I have not deliberately done a one rep max in 15 years. And I'm very confident saying I will never deliberately do another one rep max in my life. Meaning I'm never going to be training for maximum strength. I can just tell you that for me, the risk reward trade-off wasn't there when there are so many other exercises that I can do."
Despite being a physician focused on longevity and strength, Attia reveals he has completely abandoned one-rep-max testing and maximum strength training for injury prevention. He also stopped deadlifting over a year ago after occasional back irritation, prioritizing exercises like belt squats and Hatfield lunges that produce no axial spine loading. His approach represents a shift from performance maximization to risk minimization.
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