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Old 05-06-2009, 03:29 PM
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Well I'm thinking my bench 5RM is around 205lb. I was thinking of using 5lb increments which is why I started at 185lb.

Week 1 - 185lb 5x5
Week 2 - 190lb 5x5
...
Week 5 - 205lb 5x5

Or were you thinking more like 10lb jumps:

Week 1 - 165lb 5x5
Week 2 - 175lb 5x5
...
Week 5 - 205lb 5x5

Seems to me the 10lb jumps would ramp up too quick and not give any time to acclimate to the weight. I dunno, just my thoughts.

Here are my estimates for my other 5RMs:

Box Squat - 275lb 5RM
Free Squat - 245lb 5RM
Front Squat - 195lb 5RM
Deadlift - 325lb 5RM
OH Squat - No clue lol

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