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Like set programs, calculators don't take into account individual differences. I've made a chart that is individualized for each of my lifts to determine e1rm. :)

That wendler one is pretty close to a lot of my numbers tho.
 
bolt10 said:
Like set programs, calculators don't take into account individual differences. I've made a chart that is individualized for each of my lifts to determine e1rm. :) That wendler one is pretty close to a lot of my numbers tho.
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Look at this nerd :)
 
bolt10 said:
Like set programs, calculators don't take into account individual differences. I've made a chart that is individualized for each of my lifts to determine e1rm. :)

That wendler one is pretty close to a lot of my numbers tho.
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How did you chart these, bolt? I feel like I don't test my max often enough (or my rep maxes for that matter) to make a good chart.
 
herderdude said:
How did you chart these, bolt? I feel like I don't test my max often enough (or my rep maxes for that matter) to make a good chart.
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While the link below is for RTS and uses the RPE scale you could do it without as long as you have actual rep maxes (or just add a rep if you left 1 in the tank, etc.). I just look back at my previous training cycle after a meet/mock meet and plug in from there (it hasn't really changed much from meet to meet, but I check just in case haha). It is actually pretty cool because it tells you a bit about yourself too. For example, you may find different percentages for each lift or how the percentages may make bigger jumps with higher reps between lifts. I could get into how that could help programming, etc., but you all are smart and can probably see your own trends with it and how it can help you.

In the end I don't think it matters a ton, but based on how I do my training it helps to have because then I am doing less "guessing" when trying to determine numbers to shoot for and it is more customized to my personal strengths/weaknesses than a general e1rm chart.

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nice benching man. i use the wendler formula too, never really tested the accuracy of it though. havent really had something that i would consider maximal effort yet. interesting stuff there bolt.
 
Good stuff bolt. I think down the road I'll be hopping on the RTS train.

For now I'm gonna stick with this 5/3/1 thang. One, I don't know my body well enough yet. In the pool, sure. But the gym is a whole different animal. Perhaps I should start noting the RPE's on some of my sets. If anything, for practice. And two, I train with my dad. He's a novice lifter and the more alike our training programs are, the easier it is coordinate things on a given day. It's a hindrance, at times, but I don't for one second regret bringing him to the gym. It's done wonders for his body and our relationship.
 
liftandswim said:
Good stuff bolt. I think down the road I'll be hopping on the RTS train. For now I'm gonna stick with this 5/3/1 thang. One, I don't know my body well enough yet. In the pool, sure. But the gym is a whole different animal. Perhaps I should start noting the RPE's on some of my sets. If anything, for practice. And two, I train with my dad. He's a novice lifter and the more alike our training programs are, the easier it is coordinate things on a given day. It's a hindrance, at times, but I don't for one second regret bringing him to the gym. It's done wonders for his body and our relationship.
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Bravo my man! Bldg relationship with dad always comes first!
 
turff49 said:
Bravo my man! Bldg relationship with dad always comes first!
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Thanks turf. It's pretty awesome. He's went from never deadlifting before to pulling 3 plate in 4 months. His bench and OHP are coming along great too. Squatting is a different story, but every day it's improving.
 
liftandswim said:
Look at this nerd :)
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Lol

liftandswim said:
Thanks turf. It's pretty awesome. He's went from never deadlifting before to pulling 3 plate in 4 months. His bench and OHP are coming along great too. Squatting is a different story, but every day it's improving.
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That's awesome man. I wish I could get my dad in a gym.
 
Thanks, bolt. I can see how I'd have a hard time using that chart, most of this year I've been going into the gym and playing my weight and reps by ear, and I never take a training set to absolute failure, so it's often difficult for me to know how many reps/how much weight I leave in the tank.
 
9/25

Week 8, Day 4

Med Ball Slams
15 total

Deadlift
(belt-less, 60 seconds rest)
295x3
295x3
295x3
295x3
295x3
295x3
295x3

Press
110x5
125x5
140x5
165x1+ (5, taped)
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Barbell curl
62x10
62x10
62x10
62x10
62x10

Back raise
BWx15
BWx15
BWx15

Face pulls
100 total

Thoughts:
Solid workout tonight. PR on press by a rep. Should've been more as I lost my balance on the first rep. Stupid me trying to be too aggressive. Oh well.

I'm exhausted, glad I have the day off tomorrow. Stay strong AM.
 
Solid pressing man!
 
I like the way you set up your workouts. Get in solid volume on the lifts to go with the foundation Wendler laid out. Good stuff LnS
 
What they said^^^ very strong!! Definitely made the OHP look easy!!
 
SKWATZZZ

9/27

Week 8, Day 5

Box Jumps
15 total

Squat
255x5
290x3
325x1
340x1+ (8, taped)
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^^^ 4 rep PR from 9 days ago...

Bench
(60 seconds rest)
225x5
225x5
225x5
225x5
225x5
225x5
225x5

Pull-Ups
BW+35x5
BW+35x5
BW+35x5
BW+35x5
BW+35x5

Side Bends
100x25
100x25

Tricep Pushdown
100 total

Thoughts:
Amazing workout today. I learned how to grind on squats. That + a scoop of pre-workout = PR city. No doubt I can crush 405+ when the time comes. Constructive criticism welcome!

Had a little pain in the biceps today on bench, but nothing major. I think it's from squatting honestly.

PR on pull-ups too.

Stay strong AM.
 
Wow!!!! Awesome job!! Very impressive!!
 
Reminder to myself: tel myself to squat like I mean it!

Was hoping there was just a switch to flip...

Killer squats man! Of course, I'm always impressed with your lifts.

You sure the elbow isn't from the pull-ups? I always have some tenderness in the elbow after pull-ups.
 
turff49 said:
Reminder to myself: tel myself to squat like I mean it! Was hoping there was just a switch to flip... Killer squats man! Of course, I'm always impressed with your lifts. You sure the elbow isn't from the pull-ups? I always have some tenderness in the elbow after pull-ups.
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Lol, I wish there was a switch too. Would make life a hell of a lot easier.

And nah, I've had on/off bicep tendinitis from my swimming days. Low bar squatting and heavy bench (but not OHP'ing) aggravate it from time to time. But it's nothing major. Even when the pain is there, it's a mild discomfort at worst. Thanks for the insight though!
 
Strong squats man! I thought I was keeping up with you on em too lol. Nice work! Looked like around rep 5 they got kinda tough but you really pushed through, stayed tight and the weight moved accordingly.
 
capo180 said:
Strong squats man! I thought I was keeping up with you on em too lol. Nice work! Looked like around rep 5 they got kinda tough but you really pushed through, stayed tight and the weight moved accordingly.
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Thanks! I'd say me an you are pretty much even brother. Deads too. You got me on OHP and I have you on bench. Race to 405?!

But yeah, rep 5 and 6 the weight started to slow down a lot. Knew if I stayed tight I could keep em going though. You should follow suit next squat session. You have it in you.
 
Very nice squats LS. You made them look easy.
 
liftandswim said:
Thanks! I'd say me an you are pretty much even brother. Deads too. You got me on OHP and I have you on bench. Race to 405?!

But yeah, rep 5 and 6 the weight started to slow down a lot. Knew if I stayed tight I could keep em going though. You should follow suit next squat session. You have it in you.
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U two going to race to 405 OHP or bench lol :-)
 
Quick blood flow workout

Pendlay row
Chest supported row
Lateral raises
Incline curl
Smith machine calf raises
Core circuit
 
What's everyone's opinion on TnG deadlifts? Watched this and it has me thinking. If anything, for overload purposes.

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I'm strongly against them. I'm of the opinion that reps 2 and on through use stretch reflex and also change the groove. Maybe if your lockout is awful it will help, but to me there's nothing beneficial to them.

Edit: watched the video. He does bring up a good point about TnG deadlifts that it kills your PC. When I did them in the strongman comp my hams and glutes were sore for a week.
 
I prefer TnG. More a personal preference. I'm able to keep everything tight and I feel the controlled rep going down is beneficial.
 
I personally ****ed my back up doing TnG at the beginning part of this year so I wouldn't, but with that being said I would like to see a example of his definition of TnG to compare how I rep out now
 
If my goal is reps, triples or more, I prefer TnG. Granted, I don't compete and I rarely attempt maxes, atm.
 
Duramaxhd said:
I personally ****ed my back up doing TnG at the beginning part of this year so I wouldn't, but with that being said I would like to see a example of his definition of TnG to compare how I rep out now
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That's a good point!

Oh, and I do not compete. Actually, one reason I prefer TnG is because of multiple fusions in my back.
 
Thanks everyone! Like the discussion.

Gonna stay away from them, for now. Especially considering my sticking point is off the floor.

Perhaps down the road I'll use them for a little overload on a joker set or something.
 
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