My Double Progression Training

Training Training Logs
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[quote]AlterEgo wrote:
2274 wrote:
The last 455x3. Next week will be A LOT harder.

…and this is the part that is most troublesome for me.
The deload or backing off strategy never seems to pay dividends for me.

A deload always bleeds me -almost into a state of detraining.

Perhaps that is a statement of my GPP, my recovery abilities or even something at a deeper physiological level. But I am always struggling to find that ‘perfect balance’ or moderation of intensity and recovery to keep me moving forward.

Very interesting thread [/quote]

Well, my deload simply means I lift lighter with less sets. It doesn’t mean I didn’t do each rep with little effort. I did ALL 455x3 as fast as I can and with maximum effort. Maybe you should put more effort in your deload, or maybe you don’t need a deload coz you’re not as intense as I am on your regular training.

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[quote]shavethefuzz wrote:
Do you do any assistance work for your legs?[/quote]

Only on my recovery weeks.

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470x6. All the sets were extremely hard. I barely made it through my last 2 sets. I almost fell in the power cage, but I strained and got all the reps.

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I don’t know why, but 470x6 got a little harder. Maybe it’s because of work. I’ll rest and give it another go.

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Woah, I forgot to post last week. It’s the work, I guess. Anyway, I upped my supplement dose and got 470x6 a bit easier last week. Today, I upped my supplement dose again and got through 475x7. I had to resort to rest pause every set.

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Im assuming we arent talking about conventional supplements here are we?

EDIT: Not trying to take anything away from you, strong numbers man.

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[quote]Stronghold wrote:
Im assuming we arent talking about conventional supplements here are we?

EDIT: Not trying to take anything away from you, strong numbers man.[/quote]

The supplements I’m taking are on the first post. I usually stay on the minimum dose, but I sometimes max out or even overdose.

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Ah…gotcha. I must have missed that. The way you were saying you upped your supplement dose kind of made it sound like you were being coy about aas.

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Dang I keep forgetting to post. 2 days ago, 475x7 didn’t get easier. Earlier, it felt heavier, but I was able to finish the workout faster. I found that a little wierd.

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480x8. It was my 5RM today. I had to rest-pause each set until I nail 8 reps. It was so tiring.

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Congrats! This is your last week of this cycle I believe?

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Yes, then it’s deload and then testing.

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I forgot to post. I’m sorry. Anyway, 480x8 for the past 2 workouts were the same. Each set, I’d do 5 reps and rest pause my way to 8 reps. However, I was able to finish faster on my workout earlier.

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That’s something pretty insane, to squat 25 pounds off your previous 1rm for 5 sets of 8. What do you expect to hit from this kind of cycle?

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I guess 545 would be a good goal.

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BTW, I’m also looking to deadlift my first 600. I’m excited. I’ll just deload and I’m all set. I’ll also try something different on my deload. Instead on going on a minimum supplement dosage, I’ll max out and load up for my 1RM attempts. After I get my new PRs, I’ll minimize the dosages.

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I didn’t post for a while because I simply deloaded. 455x3 was very light for all 3 days. Next week, I aim for at least 545 on the squat, and hopefully, my first 600 on the deadlift.

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I felt good today. I was able to set some new PRs on the squat.

525x2
535x1
545x1
555x1

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Strong squatting man. Any chance you could get a video of the 600 pull?

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Yeah, I’d like that too. I’ll see if I can borrow any video camera.