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Originally Posted by BendtheBar
I would say so. Usually I go by about 7.5 to 10% jumps in singles when building up to a max, just to warm up the CNS.
Keep smashing it.
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Tried doing it a little different today. Less reps up the ladder.
01/29/2013
1 Rep max Bench
Stats
Weight: didn't check
Location: Anytime Fitness
Mood: Average
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Warm Up – went with 10 mins of light elliptical to get things going again today.
Intra: water
Primary Lifts
MEDIUM GRIP BENCH PRESS
*this week, we are 1 rep maxing all the major muscle groups. I've never personally NEVER done a true 1 RM test, so there is definitely a learning curve. There are so many to go about it, still searching for what is maximal for me.
135lbs x 10 reps
175lbs x 5 reps
225lbs x 3 reps
245lbs x 1 reps (PR)
250lbs x 1 reps
255lbs x 1 rep
260lbs FAIL at lockout
260lbs FAIL at lockout
260lbs FAIL at lift off
Tried not to mess around and get up to what I know is the heaviest I've ever lifted. I've never done a true 1 RM, but I do have some idea on the Bench where I would be. I wanted that 260 bad, but it just wasn't going to happen today. This helps me set some goals for the year. I would love, love, love to be in the 315 range in 2013.
Then, to really finish off the day:
LISS cardio – Dreadmill
Walking at 12% incline, speed 4.0mph
TOTAL: 15 minutes