So I'm doing Rippetoe's workout program and it said that I have to do 3x5. So is the number 5 the max rep weight I can do or what % of max weight?
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09-25-2010, 11:40 PM #1Registered User
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What does this mean?
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09-26-2010, 12:04 AM #2Registered User
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3 working sets, 5 repetitions in each set.
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09-26-2010, 12:44 AM #3Registered User
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read the book
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09-26-2010, 11:53 AM #4Registered User
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i know that it means 3 sets of 5 reps. i meant the weights. how much weights for 5 reps? like is it the weight where i can only do 5 max? or what % of max weight am i suppose to do those 5 reps?Originally Posted by kusok
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09-26-2010, 12:15 PM #5Registered User
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The 5 should not be easy but not so heavy you struggle to the point of doing to while jello arm or uneven pushing.Originally Posted by michaelhoang
Last edited by Kravcop; 09-26-2010 at 12:16 PM. Reason: Misspelling.
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09-26-2010, 12:47 PM #6Registered User
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READ. THE. BOOK.
This is such a simple thing that I'm sure has been discussed over and over on this forum, and on the internet, and there are plenty of resources for you to be able to find the answer. I suggest using google.
Anyways, if you are messing this up, you will mess up other important things, which means you need to read the book so you can get the info from the horses mouth and not waste your time doing things wrong. Read the book, everything's in there.
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09-26-2010, 12:51 PM #7Registered User
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I don't mind reading the book, but I rather not pay money for the book.Originally Posted by zephed56
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09-26-2010, 12:55 PM #8Registered User
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Check your local library that's how I got my hands on it.
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09-26-2010, 12:56 PM #9Registered User
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Don't be stupid, it's $30. I'm sure you could save that money by not buying something stupid. Stop buying supplements or something else that you frivolously spend your money on. It's not that hard. It will be the best money you spend on weight lifting, and it's not even close.
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09-26-2010, 12:57 PM #10Registered User
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Did you read this whole thread
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224
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09-26-2010, 12:57 PM #11Moderator
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You get what you pay for.
Better to spend your money on that book than some useless supplement
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09-26-2010, 01:17 PM #12Registered User
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Alright alright. thx
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