Reply With QuoteI do a warmup set, then go heavy to failure(8-10 rep range). Then I go even heavier(6-8 rep range) to failure again.
Training at 100% all the time?
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02-23-2004, 07:37 PM #1Another Arnold wannabe ELITE MEMBER
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Training at 100% all the time?
So I have a quick question for you guys..
So I'll take the bench press for an example of what I'm trying to get at. I do BP in 3 sets of 6-8 reps + warmup.
So for my first 1 or 2 heavy sets, should I squeeze out every last rep I can? Or is it a good idea to maybe ease off on the last rep and leave something in the tank for the 3rd set.
I hate getting so tired I have to drop weight off the bar. Simple question I guess, but what do you think?
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02-23-2004, 07:57 PM #2happy sumo ELITE MEMBER
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02-23-2004, 08:02 PM #3Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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I say leave weight in the tank. I like training in percentages of my 1RM and working on cumulative fatigue. I do cycle in training to failure and pyraminding from time to time just to freshen things up but I see best results when I train the first way I listed.
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i go to failure all the time and see some pretty nice results... (trying for 5-8 reps) whatever works.
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I usually go to failure on the last set, but leave a rep left over in the previous two sets. I read that it excessively strains the central nervous system when you go to failure too frequently, even if your muscles can deal with the stress. Could some more knowledgeable people back up or refute my claim please?
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02-24-2004, 08:52 AM #6Registered User
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Same here.Originally posted by P-funk
I say leave weight in the tank. I like training in percentages of my 1RM and working on cumulative fatigue. I do cycle in training to failure and pyraminding from time to time just to freshen things up but I see best results when I train the first way I listed.
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