Max Out Fridays

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January 23, February 20, March 13, April 3

3 PM - 6 PM

Functional Fitness Room, Student Recreation Center

Max Out Fridays are open to all currently enrolled ISU students and gym members.

This event is an opportunity for participants to test their one-repetition maximum (1RM) in select powerlifting movements in the following lifts:

Bench
Squat
Deadlift

During each session:

Staff will be present to manage the flow, ensure safety, and provide guidance
Participants will warm up, progress through attempts, and test lifts in an organized format
Final results will be recorded and verified
Lifting results will be added to an official Max Out Friday leaderboard.

Participants may arrive at any point during the event window and will be worked into the lifting rotation.

All sessions are held at Reed Gym inside the Recreation and Wellness Center, in the Functional Fitness Room, which is equipped to safely support structured strength testing.