Average teen 3 lift totals

[andys_trim]

Thanks a lot BTB. Now I need to decipher it.

Squat: 5 x 10 x 50% is this 5 sets of 10 at 50% 1RM

Boring But Big. Main lift, the main lift again @ 5x10 (50% 1RM), and another accessory exercise for 5 sets. Is this 5 sets of your main exercise, then another 5 sets of 10 at 50%?

Wave A. Warmup, 75% x 5, 80% x 5, 85% x 5 is this 85% 1RM for 5 sets?


Does wave = week?

Sorry for all of the questions. This is interesting stuff.

[IronManlet]

How much do you weigh/what's your height/body fat %? What weight class are you planning to compete in? Are you still making beginner gains or are you more advanced (sorry, not sure about that one)? Have you ever trained with heavy poundages for singles, doubles, and triples before? (you will be doing that later) What kind of programs have you run in the past?

You can use me as comparison for an average teen, if you like: 315 Squat/205 Bench/415 Deadlift (I have longer arms and a strong back = better Deadlift than Bench.) I weigh 152lbs @ 5'7".

And I won't be anything special in a PLing meet, you can bet your ass. haha

[CallmeKing]

It really depends you can look for past meets in your area and see the results and that will probably be the best predictor of what your total would need to be to place well.

If you want to compete there's nothing wrong with getting your foot in the door early. Just go in there with a good attitude and think you're the strongest and you will be.

[andys_trim]

Originally Posted by IronManlet

How much do you weigh/what's your height/body fat %? What weight class are you planning to compete in? Are you still making beginner gains or are you more advanced (sorry, not sure about that one)? Have you ever trained with heavy poundages for singles, doubles, and triples before? (you will be doing that later) What kind of programs have you run in the past?

You can use me as comparison for an average teen, if you like: 315 Squat/205 Bench/415 Deadlift (I have longer arms and a strong back = better Deadlift than Bench.) I weigh 152lbs @ 5'7".

And I won't be anything special in a PLing meet, you can bet your ass. haha

Last time I checked I am 185 at about 15% BF. I trained for 2 years for baseball, but I wasn't serious. I lifted to lose weight starting last October. I started lifting heavy about 4 months ago. So I think I may be past newbie gains. The only real program I have ever run is Tri-Phase which I am about to start the 3rd phase in now. After I finish I will do a 1RM for Squat, Deads, and Bench to really see where I am.

My PRs for my 3 lifts are:

225 X 2 for bench
305 X 5 for squats (but I wasn't past parallel, this is what I need to work on most)
365 X 2 for deads

Like I said earlier I never really did squats or deads before I started lifting heavy 4 months ago. So I know I have to work on those. Also, I'm 5'9.

I don't plan on competing until I reach my goals that I listed a few posts ago.

Bench: 250
Deads: 450
Squats: 350

Those are the minimum.

[strkout35]

Originally Posted by andys_trim

Thanks a lot BTB. Now I need to decipher it.

Squat: 5 x 10 x 50% is this 5 sets of 10 at 50% 1RM yes

Boring But Big. Main lift, the main lift again @ 5x10 (50% 1RM), and another accessory exercise for 5 sets. Is this 5 sets of your main exercise, then another 5 sets of 10 at 50%?
yes so it would be bench press 5/3/1 style, then bench 5 sets of 10 at 50% your training max then 5x10 of an assistance exercise such as one arm DB Row 5x10

Wave A. Warmup, 75% x 5, 80% x 5, 85% x 5 is this 85% 1RM for 5 sets?
no, this is three sets. you warm up, do 75% your training max for 5 reps, then 80% for 5 reps, then 85% of your training max for as many sets as possible. youre last set is taken near failure so you push out as many reps as possible.



Does wave = week?
no wave equals one full cycle of 5/3/1 so it is 4 weeks per wave

Sorry for all of the questions. This is interesting stuff.

i wrote the answers in red i'm gonna def watch this log once (if) you start.

i use the term "training max" because when using this program you are supposed to calculate your cycle with 90% of your real 1RM, this is your training max.

there are also excel spreadsheets which max this a piece of cake which i got from BBG, very neat

[IronManlet]

Originally Posted by andys_trim

Last time I checked I am 185 at about 15% BF. I trained for 2 years for baseball, but I wasn't serious. I lifted to lose weight starting last October. I started lifting heavy about 4 months ago. So I think I may be past newbie gains. The only real program I have ever run is Tri-Phase which I am about to start the 3rd phase in now. After I finish I will do a 1RM for Squat, Deads, and Bench to really see where I am.

My PRs for my 3 lifts are:

225 X 2 for bench
305 X 5 for squats (but I wasn't past parallel, this is what I need to work on most)
365 X 2 for deads

Like I said earlier I never really did squats or deads before I started lifting heavy 4 months ago. So I know I have to work on those. Also, I'm 5'9.

I don't plan on competing until I reach my goals that I listed a few posts ago.

Bench: 250
Deads: 450
Squats: 350

Those are the minimum.

You'll be able to find out if you still get beginner gains pretty quick; usually they don't stop after 4 months. I think you're good for a 235 Bench and 385 Deadlift if you max now; not sure about your Squat, since it wasn't to depth.

I would also suggest maxing on OHP, since it will be an important accessory movement.

ARe you aiming to compete in the 181lb or 198lb class in the future? One requires a bulk, the other one maintenance.

[andys_trim]

I'm definitely going to do it, after I finish tri-phase. I just have to figure out how to set it up. It's confusing the hell out of me right now for some reason. Maybe because I'm tired.

[strkout35]

Originally Posted by andys_trim

I'm definitely going to do it, after I finish tri-phase. I just have to figure out how to set it up. It's confusing the hell out of me right now for some reason. Maybe because I'm tired.

did you see my post above? if you'd like me to I could email you the excel spreadsheet, it makes everything alot simpler. just PM me your email address

[andys_trim]

Originally Posted by IronManlet

You'll be able to find out if you still get beginner gains pretty quick; usually they don't stop after 4 months. I think you're good for a 235 Bench and 385 Deadlift if you max now; not sure about your Squat, since it wasn't to depth.

I would also suggest maxing on OHP, since it will be an important accessory movement.

ARe you aiming to compete in the 181lb or 198lb class in the future? One requires a bulk, the other one maintenance.

More than likely 198 since it seems that being able to eat will help me get stronger. Or am I way off?

[andys_trim]

Originally Posted by strkout35

did you see my post above? if you'd like me to I could email you the excel spreadsheet, it makes everything alot simpler. just PM me your email address

I read your post, I'm just still trying to figure it out. I just PM you. Thanks for the help