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I got a question - 3/23/2008 10:12:46 AM

Leg_Beast

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Last chest day I benched 175 for 4 sets of 3.
Tommorrow is chest day and I was wondering if I should go up on the weight or get more reps with 175.

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RE: I got a question - 3/23/2008 10:31:47 AM

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arent u doing max-ot?

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RE: I got a question - 3/23/2008 11:17:57 AM

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Yeah you're supposed to keep all the sets in the 4-6 rep range. I only got 3 reps for the sets. So should I do 175 in the 4-6 rep range or go ahead and up the weight.

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RE: I got a question - 3/23/2008 11:49:22 AM

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i would assume u keep the weight until u hit the right amount of reps but its been awhile since i read over the program. im sure it says it in there somewhere

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RE: I got a question - 3/23/2008 2:40:34 PM

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I read over it again too, but I couldn't find anything regarding this problem. I might have missed, I don't know.

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RE: I got a question - 3/23/2008 3:46:18 PM

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unless you're doing negatives, or maxing out.. i would proceed to go for the 4 to 6 rep range. while negatives can be VERY HELPFUL in gaining strength, moving up in weight wouldn't be a wise decision IMO. wait till you hit at least 5 reps and then bump it up to 185 lbs.. or 180.

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RE: I got a question - 3/23/2008 4:03:54 PM

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Keep the weight the same. Go for 6 reps this time. You can do it. Psych yourself up.

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RE: I got a question - 3/23/2008 5:18:54 PM

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You need to land in the rep range before trying to raise the weight.

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RE: I got a question - 3/23/2008 8:03:14 PM

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Thanks for the help.

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