theNuge
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I've done numerous Google-Fu searches and searches on this forum and I couldn't find any information on the following. I don't know the "proper" way to work up to a max set of 3 reps like the WSFSB tells you to do.
Here's what I did for my last ME Upper Body day for the Bench Press:
45x5x2
65x3x2
75x3
95x3
115x3
135x3
145x3
155x3
165x3
175x3
180x3 --> 5 lb PR but the third rep went up HARD
185x3 --> FAILED
Looking back on it now I realize that's definitely too much volume. Someone posted in my log to do the following:
145x3x5
175x3x3
I don't know how I would then work in my max. Would I do it after the 3 sets of 175? In general, I need help in this area.
On a side note, I FINALLY ordered Starting Strength and Practical Programming. I'm guessing those books will definitely give me some insight into this topic but until then... I suck!!!
Here's what I did for my last ME Upper Body day for the Bench Press:
45x5x2
65x3x2
75x3
95x3
115x3
135x3
145x3
155x3
165x3
175x3
180x3 --> 5 lb PR but the third rep went up HARD
185x3 --> FAILED
Looking back on it now I realize that's definitely too much volume. Someone posted in my log to do the following:
145x3x5
175x3x3
I don't know how I would then work in my max. Would I do it after the 3 sets of 175? In general, I need help in this area.
On a side note, I FINALLY ordered Starting Strength and Practical Programming. I'm guessing those books will definitely give me some insight into this topic but until then... I suck!!!