Where part of the problem lies is in the assumption that a single should always or usually be heavy or maxed. The single, the heavy single, and the 1RM should really be seen as three different terms entirely.
The Single, the Heavy Single and the 1RM: Know the Difference
by Unbreakable Athletics Academy | Jan 21, 2019 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/training/program-design/