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post #16 of 27
8/8/09 at 7:09pm
I believe it's usually done in straight sets.
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post #17 of 27
8/8/09 at 8:16pm
i prefer 5 x 5 in escalating reps, otherwise why not just do cluster reps?
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post #18 of 27
8/8/09 at 8:19pm
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Originally Posted by RedLantern View Post
I believe it's usually done in straight sets.

i ramp up the weight..
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post #19 of 27
8/8/09 at 8:32pm
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Originally Posted by thekunk07 View Post
i prefer 5 x 5 in escalating reps, otherwise why not just do cluster reps?

What are cluster reps?

The answer likely is that making 5x5 more complex implies a more advanced lifter. The average asshole, such as myself, grabbing a barbell for the first time is best off KISSing it (keep it simple, stupid).
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post #20 of 27
8/8/09 at 8:38pm
it is based on rest-pause and is supposed to increase motor unit recruitment. basically, do 5 reps at 85% of 1rm, rest 15-20 second, then do it again.
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post #21 of 27
8/8/09 at 9:05pm
I prefer straight sets with longer rest, but I started with SS so thats just what feels better for me.
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post #22 of 27
8/8/09 at 9:27pm
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it is based on rest-pause and is supposed to increase motor unit recruitment. basically, do 5 reps at 85% of 1rm, rest 15-20 second, then do it again.

Hmm, sounds fun. It sounds nice because it would be quick. If I'm not mistaken, you have said in the past that you do all your sets pretty close to back to back, is that right?

I've stagnated enough, maybe I'll drop my weight a touch and speed things up.
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post #23 of 27
8/8/09 at 10:14pm
Bill Starr/Madcow is the ramped version and prety popular. It has worked for me to get my squat to 295 x 5 about 10 minutes ago.
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post #24 of 27
8/8/09 at 11:03pm
yes, i have rarely ever rested more than 30 seconds.

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Hmm, sounds fun. It sounds nice because it would be quick. If I'm not mistaken, you have said in the past that you do all your sets pretty close to back to back, is that right?

I've stagnated enough, maybe I'll drop my weight a touch and speed things up.
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post #25 of 27
8/10/09 at 1:04am
I gotta tell you, I spent my first serious months in the gym lifting this past winter and did mostly 5X5's and I can tell that it increased my strength, noticeably out of the gym.
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post #26 of 27
8/10/09 at 1:57am
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I can tell that it increased my strength, noticeably out of the gym.

WTF is with this, stupid ass use of commas, that is, so common, on this, forum?
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post #27 of 27
8/10/09 at 3:55am
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Originally Posted by TheD0n View Post
WTF is with this, stupid ass use of commas, that is, so common, on this, forum?

To, understand you must, free, your mind.
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