Reason I'm asking is, last week I've tried the HIT approach where you do only a couple of sets and max out, and it was a disaster. I can lift 160 in 1 rep max, and i started with 140. I could barely lift it 4 times and the whole workout after that was a disaster. This time I started with 115 and went all the way up to 155 with ease, I felt i could do even more but i decided not to train to total failiure this time. So, now that I'm convinced that the HIT won't work for me, what percentage of my max should I start with to be most effective?
Also, can anyone with a powerlifting background explain how the
powerlifters in competitions prepair for their 1 rep? I'm asking cuz i'd like to know the way to find my 1RM.
thanks.
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02-22-2002, 10:05 AM #1
how much % do you start your bench with?
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02-22-2002, 10:34 AM #2Registered User
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Look for topics related to intensity cycling. There should also be information on preperation for low rep work. I train with Ian Douglas, an ex world powerlifting champion. To get to his max lift he gradually gears up to it by training sets of 4X4, 3X3, 2X2 and then 1 over a period of months. Never dive into performing 1 rep max lifts.
PeaceMy progress goes up and down more frequently than a whore at work, but I still love to lift.
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