Kinda just my own theoretical calculation, but it you can do 10x3 with something you can probably do 10% more for one peak set of three and then regular rep max calculations apply.
225x10x3 = 247.5x1x3
247.5x3 = 271x1
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Kinda just my own theoretical calculation, but it you can do 10x3 with something you can probably do 10% more for one peak set of three and then regular rep max calculations apply.
225x10x3 = 247.5x1x3
247.5x3 = 271x1
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Makes some sense.... I was like shit, I am going to have run that for 6 months to hit 315...
I am not starting this anytime soon just looking at different ways tk increase my confidence and numbers on bench... getting tired of being a poverty bencher
Could go by RPE too. If you're getting all 10 sets then your first set would be RPE 7-8.
225x3 @7 could be calculated as 225x6
225x3 @8 could be 225x5
That's 260-267x1 E1RM
225x3 @7 could be calculated as 225x6
225x3 @8 could be 225x5
That's 260-267x1 E1RM
Worf
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Volume load. more total weight lifted.
205x10x3=6150
225x10x3=6750
Increase of 9%
205x10x3=6150
225x10x3=6750
Increase of 9%
Btcowboy
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Thanks of course math is math and being under the weight is different. I want a 315 bench by the end of the year at the latest.
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Agreed but if one was to say i did 225x10x3 and had a meet what would my 3 attempts look like
You wouldn't just do 225x10x3 and then do a meet. You'd do some sort of meet peak with peak low rep sets and have a pretty good idea of your attempts.
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Agreed I just thought that may be a better way to ask the question.
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Cut the volume increase intensity. Work from 5’s to 3’s to doubles, maybe a few heavy singles if you have the time in prep. then about 2-3 weeks out Start doing singles and shoot for pr’s
Meant to comment on this earlier, but been driving all day and got caught up in the determining maxes conversation.
If a lot of people are doing something I mean it's a good sign it might be the way to go, but keep in mind we're all different and different stance widths and bar placements work differently for all of us.
As far as thinking about training I think about it constantly too. More than I think about anything else for sure. When I'm driving for hours I'm thinking about different program setups or even visualizing a PR attempt.
You and I had this conversation not too long ago, about being obsessive with the sport and lifting in general.
@Btcowboy I believe it’s the only real way to see longevity and meet long term goals—be obsessed. Personally, 99% of the content I watch is about lifting..different styles, different movements for each body part, etc. I’m the same way as you, I visualize my next training session while on down time or going to bed... I always visualize my big lifts for the next day, and make sure I pull them perfectly in my mind before I actually do the lift (sounds weird, but it’s hard sometimes haha). I go through what my last session was for that day (max bench/ Dynamic, etc) and see what I need to work on, which determines what I do the next day.
it all comes as part of the game, and it’s a good sign—it means you’re committed.
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Damn slept in supposed to be up at 4 but got up at 6. Good thing I work from home lol.
Yeah I agree with both @Perrin Aybara and @NovaFlex that it is a good thing. Thanks for showing me I am not the only one lol. My wife says that when I start something, I obsess with it, I overthink it, but that in the end I master it. Some words of wisdom on her part.
Yeah I agree with both @Perrin Aybara and @NovaFlex that it is a good thing. Thanks for showing me I am not the only one lol. My wife says that when I start something, I obsess with it, I overthink it, but that in the end I master it. Some words of wisdom on her part.
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So have a little more money this week and want to buy some squat shoes.
Store near me is supposed to have Nike Romaleo 3, Adidas Power perfect and Leisting, and Reebok Legacy.
Online I can order Sabo Powerlift
Thoughts?
Store near me is supposed to have Nike Romaleo 3, Adidas Power perfect and Leisting, and Reebok Legacy.
Online I can order Sabo Powerlift
Thoughts?
Are you going to be doing high bar? Raised heel shoes are usually more suited for that. I got mine used for dirt cheap to try out before shelling out a couple hundred.
Btcowboy
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I do high bar correct, only way my elbows and bicep tendon dont hurt. Thinking will also help me with a raised heel on bench. Powerlifting here doesnt seem to be much here. Crossfit and functional fitness seems to be all the rage here. So getting used squat shoes will be tough. Doesnt mean i wont look
I got mine on Ebay for like $12.
Btcowboy
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Do you wear squat shoes? I seem to think you mostly do low bar so assume not. So a recommendation on ones you like may not happen lol
I have the Reebok Crossfit U-Form shoes.
Yes, low bar is my preference, but even a couple low bar sessions makes my elbows hurt so bad I can't bench for a week. So for now I've switched to high bar until I figure something out. I've actually barely done any low bar the last two years, just the weeks leading into my last meet mostly. Did front squats most of last year as my main squat. When I switched back to low bar I hit a lifetime PR after doing it a handful of times, so must be carryover.
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