I dont understand how people make their last set the heaviest of all the sets.. say for example you do 3x5 on squats, how are you making the last set the heaviest?
surely you are wimping out on the first 2 sets? for example my 5 rep max on squat is 100kg. I can do 100kg if I make it my first or second set, but if I try to make it my 3rd set after doing 90kg first, I will fail as I am tired by this point. I could probably only make my 3rd set my highest 100kg set by dropping the other sets to about 70-80kg.. but that would be easy as hell and feel like a waist of two sets.
I usually leave around 3-4 minutes rest between sets. Are you "last set max" brahs making your first couple of sets about 70-80% of your rep maximum to achieve 100% on your last set?
Not only do I not understand HOW some people are able to make their last set the heaviest, I also dont understand WHY they make it so.
Explanations needed please
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09-11-2013, 12:02 AM #1
How do people make their last sets the heaviest??
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09-11-2013, 04:48 PM #2
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09-11-2013, 05:00 PM #3
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09-11-2013, 05:00 PM #4
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09-11-2013, 05:04 PM #5
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just work your way up to it in weight
I used to do this. Currently, I do like three sets, sometimes four for an exercise, sometimes only two. first set a bit lighter, second set heaviest and third set maybe go down in weight and focus more on the feel of the exercise.Disclaimer: The above post is my personal opinion and does not represent the official position of any company or entity. It does not constitute medical advice.
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09-11-2013, 05:04 PM #6
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just work your way up to it in weight
I used to do this. Currently, I do like three sets, sometimes four for an exercise, sometimes only two. first set a bit lighter, second set heaviest and third set maybe go down in weight and focus more on the feel of the exercise.Disclaimer: The above post is my personal opinion and does not represent the official position of any company or entity. It does not constitute medical advice.
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09-11-2013, 05:15 PM #7
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09-11-2013, 08:06 PM #8
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