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Is there a reason for 8 x 3 rather than 5x5 (or is that 8 lots of 3 reps?)
Theyre good numbers for coming straight back in
Tenderloin-
I just lift the things that people tell me to!
Its apparently something related to maximum strain on the muscle groups.
And Technically each session is a little more complex:
I have an A/B pairing of A1, A2, B1, B2 which are 8x3 then roughly 70% for 1 round of 15 reps.
Then a C/D pairing of which its 3x12-15 reps. Hit 15 for 3 and weight goes up.
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Midway through a cycle at the moment. Starting point was essentially nothing.
Have never 1RM anything- because I don't really understand the point.
Anyways: (BW 69kg)
Tested out my squat yesterday: 8x3 on 100kg. (was pretty relaxed apart from stinger injury to shoulder- it was the end of shoulder/arms/core day)
Leg press machine suggests that I can lift a bit more.
Deadlift is 8x3 on 130kg- followed by 15 at 70% of that.
Chest is lagging a bit, but shoulder sometimes limits me first and my arms/back are progressing well.
Its actually been nice having the focus off the bike for a period of time.