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RashawnISJacked
08-08-09, 10:58 pm
does anyone know y i can do 225 for 10 11 reps but i couldnt do 275
SQUAT or DIE!
08-08-09, 11:15 pm
the way you train.... its probably why i bench over 300 and cant do 225 for more than like 6 or 7
shizz702
08-08-09, 11:22 pm
Like squat said, probably cause you're used to training with higher reps.
Maybe take the next step and hit 245 for like 4-6 reps bro.....50 pounds is a big jump, you'll get there....just keep workin hard and it'll come. This shit doesn't happen overnight. Maybe once you can get 245 for a good 8-10 then move up to 255-265......you get the picture. good luck...
Mizzarler
08-09-09, 12:13 am
You have strong slow twitch fibers. Your fast twitch fibers are lacking. It's pretty normal.
Littlefry
08-09-09, 3:33 pm
Same thing happend to me, except the opposite. I had been doing 5x5 programs for so long that when I got back I could bench like 295x5 with ease but struggled with 225x8. Just how you training and which muscle firbers are more domiant in your body.
RashawnISJacked
08-09-09, 6:21 pm
thats probly why because i do fast reps thats probly y and how should i workout different fibers should i be doing slower reps instead of fast
shizz702
08-09-09, 6:29 pm
Just start doing lower reps, like sets of 5 reps, or even 3 and you'll get that 275 and then some in no time.
Just start doing lower reps, like sets of 5 reps, or even 3 and you'll get that 275 and then some in no time.
Agreed.Its not necessarily the speed in which your doing the reps.
Try 3-5 sets of 3-5 sets for a few weeks. Then add in singles for a few weeks. Then go for 275 and youll probably get more then a single.
Littlefry
08-09-09, 11:26 pm
Try a lower rep routine like shizz or Excessive suggested. Something like 5x5 for 8-12 weeks will work wonders on your lifts if you have been running 10+ reps for a while.
thats probly why because i do fast reps thats probly y and how should i workout different fibers should i be doing slower reps instead of fast
I think the key is controlled reps. Explode up but on the way down, let your muscles experience the resistance and negative portion of the movement. Don't let gravity do the work for you or you'll shortchange your true strength development.
I have the same exact problem. Great advice and that's what i started last week.
h 3 L L b 0 y
08-10-09, 7:53 pm
How about a routine that hits both fibres? Like a set of 3 - 5 reps, then also 8 - 12 maybe?
LegendKillerJosh
08-10-09, 11:17 pm
the way you train.... its probably why i bench over 300 and cant do 225 for more than like 6 or 7
Yep - I probably can't do 185 x 12 but can hit 355 x 1.
RashawnISJacked
08-11-09, 11:49 am
thansk guys i started the 5/3/1 wendlers program saturday i should see good results right. I seen alot of reviews and people say that the program is so fucking good
Dedicated
08-11-09, 12:34 pm
I think the key is controlled reps. Explode up but on the way down, let your muscles experience the resistance and negative portion of the movement. Don't let gravity do the work for you or you'll shortchange your true strength development.
Hit the nail on the head. This is the biggest mistake of inexperienced lifters.
BubbyLight
08-11-09, 9:24 pm
the way you train.... its probably why i bench over 300 and cant do 225 for more than like 6 or 7
thats it...now i know...haha
RashawnISJacked
08-11-09, 11:22 pm
this program seems pretty good anyone try rhe 5/3/1 wendler training and should i max out during the porgram or no
prowrestler
08-11-09, 11:26 pm
this program seems pretty good anyone try rhe 5/3/1 wendler training and should i max out during the porgram or no
follow it or dont do it.
RashawnISJacked
08-12-09, 8:30 pm
shpu;d i max out during this program and have u ever tried it
Mizzarler
08-13-09, 12:43 pm
shpu;d i max out during this program and have u ever tried it
Sorry but I can't take this anymore. I'm not going to respond to any of your future posts. Look at what Prowrestler said. Not that hard.
prowrestler
08-13-09, 12:59 pm
shpu;d i max out during this program and have u ever tried it
yes i have, it is 1 of the best things ive done.
the program calls for useing sub maximal weights to get strong.....if you still wanna fuck up the %s and max out, go for it...OR you can follow the prescribed way to do your sets.
RashawnISJacked
08-14-09, 10:45 pm
calm the fuck down mizzarler
Mizzarler
08-15-09, 3:46 am
calm the fuck down mizzarler
How about you not tell me to calm the fuck down kid. I'm trying to help you.
RashawnISJacked
08-16-09, 12:33 am
j/p thanks tho