On overhead press, last workout I got my reps in, but the last set was really slow. Today, I added 5 pounds, got in 5 slow reps, then just one on the second set. Complete lift fail.
What I've read tells me to keep the same weight for a few workouts and see what happens, but because of the sheer failure of the lift, I'm tempted to take that five pounds back off.
Should I stay with the fail weight?
Another consideration is that I've done this lift in the past; I'm basically using the program to incorporate squats and deads, exercises that are new to me.
My other lifts are progressing just fine.
Thanks...
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09-01-2009, 07:18 AM #1Registered User
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09-01-2009, 07:23 AM #2Registered User
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Follow the book.
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09-01-2009, 07:31 AM #3Registered User
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I would take 5lb off. then put TWO pounds on next work out. 5lb is big jump on the press.
To guys starting out - please understand: when you can deadlift 450lb for 10 reps your back, hamstrings & traps will reflect THAT not which program you used to get there. When you can curl 150 for 10, your biceps will reflect THAT, not which program, rep range or method you used to get there. There is no voodoo independent of poundage progression, just faster and slower ways of getting to your next pit stop.
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09-01-2009, 07:36 AM #4Getting sort of strong
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How long have you been doing the program?
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I played with it over the summer (maybe twice a week) to learn form before I tried increasing weight. I've been serious about it for a few weeks, maybe about a month.Originally Posted by truckerman79
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09-01-2009, 07:48 AM #6Getting sort of strong
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So you're not exactly sure how long you've been training? If you've been doing it for a month and just stalled out you should take 10% off your fail weight and go up from there.Originally Posted by callmegumby
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