How concerned should I be with beating my log book while dieting?
Is this even practical, or should I just make sure that the weight is sufficient enough for stimulation in my target rep range?
I am trying to figure out how to structure my program for a while.
I am contemplating switching the rep ranges for each week. The design is based loosely on CT’s Destroying Fat program.
Week 1: Two strength sessions and 1-2 lactic sessions.
Workout 1: 5x5 for all excercises: Deadlift, Chinup, Front Squat, and Incline Bench
Workout 2: 3x8 for all excercises: Squat, BB Row, Romanian DL, Military Press
I was contemplating switching these rep ranges each week. For example: In week 1, workout 1 is 5x5 and workout 2 is 3x8. In week 2 workout 1 is 3x8, and workout 2 is 5x5.
Would this be beneficial? Would it matter? Any other critiques?
As someone who is currently on Coach Thib’s “destroying fat” program, I can attest to the fact that it is quite demanding. Don’t overdo it with the lifting. Although you say that your program is loosely based on Thib’s, just the addition of 2 LA sessions a week may very well kick your ass.
I have experienced incredible results on it. I’m getting noticeably leaner; without exaggeration, almost on a daily basis. I’ve also maintained my poundages for all exercises. Except bench…strangely, I’ve gotten stronger in this. I think it may have to do with the addition of push-ups to my LA sessions.
I have kept virtually all my rep ranges heavy, typically from 3-5.
I think it depends on you and how fast/much your trying to loose. Personally, I try not to loose to much weight to fast so I dont have to sacrifice any strength. This is just something you have to play with and see for your self.