Maximum Heart Rate
The highest heart rate achievable during maximal exertion.
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Maximum heart rate is the highest heart rate you can achieve during all-out effort. It is commonly estimated as 220 minus age, though individual variation is significant. Max HR is used to calculate training heart rate zones for cardio training. It decreases with age regardless of fitness.
Examples
- Estimated: 220 - age
- Used to calculate training zones
- Decreases with age
Related Terms
Compound exercises
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Backward Medicine Ball Throw
Plyometrics · Medicine Ball
Balance Board
Strength · Other
Band Assisted Pull-Up
Strength · Other
Band Good Morning
Powerlifting · Bands
Band Good Morning (Pull Through)
Powerlifting · Bands
Barbell Ab Rollout
Strength · Barbell
Barbell Ab Rollout - On Knees
Strength · Barbell
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
Strength · Barbell
Common questions
What is Maximum Heart Rate?
The highest heart rate achievable during maximal exertion. Maximum heart rate is the highest heart rate you can achieve during all-out effort.
What exercises train the Maximum Heart Rate?
Good options include Backward Medicine Ball Throw, Balance Board, Band Assisted Pull-Up, Band Good Morning, Band Good Morning (Pull Through). Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Maximum Heart Rate?
Estimated: 220 - age; Used to calculate training zones; Decreases with age.
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