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Originally Posted by FlaPatsFan
Rmtt....update on some programming changes. I’ve started using working sets of 3,2,1 x 2 at 85%. After some warm up sets. Been doing this for about 2 weeks and must admit it’s a nice change.
I was previously using a modified 5/3/1. Gonna stick with this for a bit and compare numbers.
Here’s an example from Front Squats
After some warm up sets (135,185,225x5)
3,2,1 x 2 at 295,305,315
Doing 2 sets total 14 reps at 85-90% was heavy but manageable. Just thought I’d share
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Nice....that is similar to what I've been doing. My programming has me doing 4 weeks like you are, and then 4 weeks with higher reps at a lighter 1RM %.
Yesterday was conventional deadlift.....but 7 sets at 3 reps with 455lbs. When I pulled up my workout when I got to the gym, I almost had a cow!
The first few sets always go fine, then as fatigue kicks in.....you have to be extra careful. At that weight I pause between each rep. There were guys in there deadlifting 275 for reps......but bouncing the weight from the floor.
Momentum is good for some things, but that will just get you hurt the way they were doing it.