FT Questions....

[Scott Stevenson]

Gentlemen

Quick question on MR progression - want to confirm my understanding is correct

If I've understood correctly the idea is to hit failure somewhere between rep 16 and 24. Once you've hit failure you reduce the weight by ~30% and continue to rep 24. Now with regard to progression is the idea to only increase load once you can do 24 reps OR are we to assume that as long as we're hitting failure in either the last or second last set I.E. Between rep 18 and 24 we should increase load next time the movement comes in rotation?

The simplest way to address this is to simply suggest you re-read the book (p.94) and look at the examples there. You're off a bit on a few things.

The issue of load progression has been addressed a couple times. (Seriously worth looking around b/c the discussion and answers have been pretty good.)

Also how strict are most of you with rest periods between MR sets? Take five deep breaths and hit it again (which as fatigue sets in could potentially increase a little beyond 10 seconds) or is it 10 seconds on the dot - breaths be damned?

Use a watch when you can, especially on legs. I'd only use breaths after you'v been using a watch consistently for a Blast or so and probably then only when you're doing small muscle groups (e.g., arms).

Once again thanks for the advice

PS great MR Upper workout this morning even though I only got home from work past 10.30 last night

-S