Mattrose,
Option #2 is better. I always change set/rep parameters throughout the week. This is especially imperative if you’re constantly using the same exercises. I talk about this in my next article.
With the lifts you mentioned and 2x/week training, shoot for something like this (the load obviously changes too):
Week 1: 8x3 and 4x8
Week 2: 5x5 and 4x10
Week 3: 7x3 and 3x8
Week 4: 4x5 and 3x10
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I talk about this in my next article.
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This IS a great informative thread. Thanks, CW. When is that next article?
[quote]Chad Waterbury wrote:
Mattrose,
Option #2 is better. I always change set/rep parameters throughout the week. This is especially imperative if you’re constantly using the same exercises. I talk about this in my next article.
With the lifts you mentioned and 2x/week training, shoot for something like this (the load obviously changes too):
Week 1: 8x3 and 4x8
Week 2: 5x5 and 4x10
Week 3: 7x3 and 3x8
Week 4: 4x5 and 3x10
Thanks for the feedback I do however have a few follow up questions
Like I had mentioned I really like sticking to a routine for several months at a time you have to change certain parameters up but my exercise choice stays the same the question I had
1.When you are ready to change things up as in exercise selection is it better to change one lift at a time.
For example change the snatch from blocks (above knees) to the one arm snatch keeping the rest of the routine intact for a week and then the following week change another exercise and so on. Or would you change all of the exercises over at once.
2. your thoughts on the hangin pike,vertical and horizontal sciccors
3. Any other tricks you would like to share. for example
1.Do pullups before you do your hangin pikes.
2.Scapjacks
3.When doing d.bell bi curls using only one d.bell when the weight starts to barely move squezze your none working hand into a fist as hard as you can and it will assist your working arm
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