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Beginners program

deep said:
I know everyone's views are different but this makes the most sense to me.
I'd wanna be struggling by the 8th rep, but definately all strict.

Besides, if you have to push out the last reps, isn't that crossing over into crossfit? Bahahahaha
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Yes take note of it, dont up the weight until you can strict press the whole set.

In my 5x5 military press if I have to add in some pushes I'll write it like this:

5
5
5
4 (+1PP)
3 (+2PP)

Ill continue on the same weight until I complete the whole 5x5 military press.
 
deep said:
I know everyone's views are different but this makes the most sense to me.
I'd wanna be struggling by the 8th rep, but definately all strict.

Besides, if you have to push out the last reps, isn't that crossing over into crossfit? Bahahahaha
Click to expand...

Yes take note of it, dont up the weight until you can strict press the whole set.

In my 5x5 military press if I have to add in some pushes I'll write it like this:

5
5
5
4 (+1PP)
3 (+2PP)

Ill continue on the same weight until I complete the whole 5x5 military press.
 
Another approach is, if you know your next rep is going to have to be a push, just stop the set, and make up the reps in another set. So if you were supposed to do 5,5,5, but could only do 5,5,3, well you just do a 4th set of 2, so it ends up 5,5,3,2.

If next time you again find yourself doing 5,5,3,2, then just add another set, even if only a single rep.

In this way you are always doing more than you did before. Which is what progressive resistance training is all about.
 
Another approach is, if you know your next rep is going to have to be a push, just stop the set, and make up the reps in another set. So if you were supposed to do 5,5,5, but could only do 5,5,3, well you just do a 4th set of 2, so it ends up 5,5,3,2.

If next time you again find yourself doing 5,5,3,2, then just add another set, even if only a single rep.

In this way you are always doing more than you did before. Which is what progressive resistance training is all about.
 
I'm not a fan of push pressing your failed press reps. Pick one exercise either the press or the push press and work at it.
 
I'm not a fan of push pressing your failed press reps. Pick one exercise either the press or the push press and work at it.
 
Bazza20 said:
I'm not a fan of push pressing your failed press reps. Pick one exercise either the press or the push press and work at it.
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This is my tactic also.

And because there are so many variables it is too hard to diagnose over the internet.
But many make the mistake of adding sets and/or breaking down form to get the extra rep...in some cases, mearly adding a kg to the bar literally stimulates growth, I find this happens often.
 
Bazza20 said:
I'm not a fan of push pressing your failed press reps. Pick one exercise either the press or the push press and work at it.
Click to expand...

This is my tactic also.

And because there are so many variables it is too hard to diagnose over the internet.
But many make the mistake of adding sets and/or breaking down form to get the extra rep...in some cases, mearly adding a kg to the bar literally stimulates growth, I find this happens often.
 
Whoa, Kyle, welcome back. Haven't seen you posting on here since about a day after I joined.
 
Whoa, Kyle, welcome back. Haven't seen you posting on here since about a day after I joined.
 
This has been something which has been bugging me for some time. I have been performing what I believed was a "stiff legged deadlift" (but not so stiff because my hamstrings are tight, and I am only slowly gaining flexibility there eg growing up I could never touch my toes), but it turns out it may actually be a romanian deadlift?

If I was to start this program (which I am considering doing once the soccer season finishes and I am able to hit legs on Friday and not be fatigued for Saturday's game), would I be doing "SLDL's" if I started from an upright position and slowly lowered the weight while simultaneously:
- pushing my hips back
- keeping my back straight
- trying to keep my legs with only a slight bend (although in reality they end up quite bent currently)

and stopping just before my back rounds, then returning to the upright position.

When I do this - this is one hell of a hamstring exercise.. to the point that it's become one of my favourite exercises.

Anyway I know that it is slightly off topic, but I think it is quite relevant because every time I've picked through pages in this thread, someone has asked about the deadlift (but I couldn't see an answer to this question).

Guidance would be much appreciated.
 
This has been something which has been bugging me for some time. I have been performing what I believed was a "stiff legged deadlift" (but not so stiff because my hamstrings are tight, and I am only slowly gaining flexibility there eg growing up I could never touch my toes), but it turns out it may actually be a romanian deadlift?

If I was to start this program (which I am considering doing once the soccer season finishes and I am able to hit legs on Friday and not be fatigued for Saturday's game), would I be doing "SLDL's" if I started from an upright position and slowly lowered the weight while simultaneously:
- pushing my hips back
- keeping my back straight
- trying to keep my legs with only a slight bend (although in reality they end up quite bent currently)

and stopping just before my back rounds, then returning to the upright position.

When I do this - this is one hell of a hamstring exercise.. to the point that it's become one of my favourite exercises.

Anyway I know that it is slightly off topic, but I think it is quite relevant because every time I've picked through pages in this thread, someone has asked about the deadlift (but I couldn't see an answer to this question).

Guidance would be much appreciated.
 

You're on the right track!
 

You're on the right track!
 
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