Compound exercises provide an excellent opportunity for biomechanical analysis. By examining how you perform these lifts, it’s possible to identify weaknesses based on technical failures. When a lifter experiences failure during a one-rep max (1RM), the cause can vary. It might be due to an isolated musculoskeletal weakness within the kinetic chain, inefficiencies in neuromuscular coordination, or a technical breakdown stemming from poor form.

The Maximum Effort Method is an effective tool for uncovering these issues. Lifting heavy weights not only stimulates physical adaptations but also serves as a means of analyzing your performance. By observing your body under the stress of maximum loads, you can pinpoint the root cause of failure and address it with targeted interventions.