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  1. Bodyweight What % of bodyweight is actually lifted during a pull-up?

    I'm trying to calculate percentages of 1RM for a weighted pull-up to figure out what poundage I'm actually pulling. I realize that I'm not lifting my entire bodyweight (e.g., forearms are staying static). Should I worry about a "percent of bodyweight" calculation or am I overthinking it?
    • JasonRVA
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  2. PlanStrong/BuiltStrong Understanding Percentages

    Just to make sure, how do we deal with intensity correctly, when dividing 81-90% lifts between sessions in a week? There is this quote on the top of pg. 63 “The intensity optimum is far from stable. Based on studying this factor on members of the USSR national team, we can presume that...
    • MaxF
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    • hari intensity percentages plan strong
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