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Old 06-03-2008, 08:30 PM
randomhero97 randomhero97 is offline
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you should read through some of his journal: http://www.bodybuilding.net/personal...head-3124.html

also, when you say 3,2,1 RM do you mean you plan on hitting an existing 3RM or set a new 3RM PR?

because, lets say you want to hit new PRs for 3,2,1 RMs ok?

so..

Exercise: Deadlifts
Week 1 = 405 lbs x 3 reps (3RM PR)
Week 2 = 410 lbs x 2 reps (2RM PR)
Week 3 = 425 lbs x 1 rep (1RM PR)

do you think those are PRs? nope. they arent. only week 1 was a PR. if you do 405x3, then 410x2 is a given. that is NOT a PR. in powerlifting the goal is to increase maximal strength.

therefore, it would be much more beneficial for you if you did something like this...

Week 1 = Heavy. Work upto something close to your 3-5RM
Week 2 = Medium. Do more quality volume with something larger than 90% of your 1RM
Week 3 = Hit a new PR
Week 4 = deload

then restart..

of course, all this depends on your training experience, strength levels, etc etc...but its good to give this some thought.
Thanks. I've got between an 1100-1200 total right now so I got a pretty decent strength base. I usually train 3 weeks volume then 3 weeks intensity so I guess it's kinda of dual factor type training. I probably could just hit singles every week and rotate weekly.
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