Oh it wasn’t a snarky remark, I appreciate the correction about the definition of intensity. [quote=“T3hPwnisher, post:39, topic:227891”]
Regarding density; I have an hour to train regardless, so if I increase volume, I necessarily have to increase density. It is why I like rest pauses.
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Oh it wasn’t a snarky remark about the definition of intensity, it’s much appreciated indeed.
If I wanted to try an approach similar to yours, how should I handle the number of reps? I mean, I’m 100% sure I can’t do 100 dips in a double rest pause set, not even close.
If I do a set, then rest 12 breaths and then another set I think I could maybe do 30 dips. Maybe. Should I just do that set and whatever number I do I stop, or go on until I hit a certain number of reps? Either with rest-pause or with a 2-3 minutes rest between sets.
Definitely. Reading around and trying with PP, I’ve seen that for most people initially they can push press around 10% more than what they strict press. Refining the technique and timing and use of the leg drive, it gets at about 20% more.
I think not even the most skilled oly lifters can PP more than 125% of their strict press without turning it into a jerk.
So doing some quick math, I’d say you could start PP with 50% of your strict press (which corresponds to 40% of your PP), and if you feel good and confident bring it up to 55-60% in the following week and then 65-70% in the week after. That is, for 5x10.
Btw, leg drive alone won’t bring your PP numbers up. The leg push at the beginning should be very shallow and using more leg drive (as in, bending your legs more) will make you lose tension - which is why on average people can push press MORE than what they lift with thrusters.
The impression I got while doing it was that the timing between your leg drive and push from the chest, along with the initial acceleration of the bar, is what helps you pass through the sticking point.