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UAE - can see the re-up so possibly not that. Thanks for the link!
I cycle about 5km to the gym so legs are nicely warm but always, always start squatting with the bar before loading any plates on. Trying to go straight to work-sets (especially 1rm) is just not a smart idea. A good warm-up will let you lift MORE than going in cold (think about hitting a club 10 fresh out of the car). If you really need to hit a single big set then keep the warm-up sets but just drop the reps right back down (e.g. doubles and triples rather than 10/8/5/whatever).
Remember, you're there to build strength, not test it (especially with your goals).
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Yeah, but I'm an idiot and now I've seen some guy doing 3xBW that seems like something to have a crack at :D
Today I started with maybe 20 on the bar, doing sets of 10s, going up each set from there. It dropped to sets of 5s when I got near my previous best. But bare in mind my previous 'best' is still 5 reps of what I can do, quite comfortably. None of my lifting thus far has involved me testing my 1RM potential. I'd like to keep it that way because the last I need is a gym injury that messes with bike training.
hippy
Where are you?