Thread: ME question

I believe he's saying work up to maximum repetitions (go to failure) on your last set of five, and go for a weight that will allow you to do 3-5 reps. That is, warm up with the first 4, then max out at number 5. Basically, about 2 sets to just get the blood flowing, then two sets of 1-3 reps to get your body used to the weight you're about to use.

For example, if you're going to bench 200 pounds:

set 1: 95 x 8
set 2: 115 x 6
set 3: 165 x 3
set 4: 185 x 1
set 5: 200 x 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 (4)

I've never heard it said quite like that, but I'm about 95% sure that's what he means. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Thank you squanto! He completely lost me with that one.

Graham

No problemo, glad to actually help someone for once.

yes, he means work up to a 5 rep max. So lets say last week I squated 315 for 5 reps on my last set. This week I am shooting for 320 or 325 for 5 reps. Hence a 5RM. You will either get all 5 or you wont. If you don't, then it gives you something to work on.