Hans
Level 3 Valued Member
Reporting in after my first run of giant 1.0. I ran 30 minute sessions with 2x24kg which was more like a 8-9RM (with proper form) than a 10RM, but I didn't wanna go lighter.
2x24 is now a solid 13RM before form breaks down notably. Body weight stayed roughly the same, but I daresay upper body improved. Shoulders and arms just feel more.... Solid. Another improvement I've noticed is that even though my volume increased throughout the weeks, I got more efficient and my heart rate was lower throughout the session.
I made a spreadsheet to track my sessions inspired by some other gentleman on this board. Only including the totals from week 1 and 4 for obvious reasons, but that's enough to evaluate my results.
Initially I thought I'd miss squatting, but doing all those double c&p per session smokes my legs more than I had imagined. Did some small volume FSQ and assistance work 1-2 times per week though.
"The Giant" delivers so far! Gonna progress into giant 1.1 shortly, can't wait to see how I'll adapt to the new rep scheme.
2x24 is now a solid 13RM before form breaks down notably. Body weight stayed roughly the same, but I daresay upper body improved. Shoulders and arms just feel more.... Solid. Another improvement I've noticed is that even though my volume increased throughout the weeks, I got more efficient and my heart rate was lower throughout the session.
I made a spreadsheet to track my sessions inspired by some other gentleman on this board. Only including the totals from week 1 and 4 for obvious reasons, but that's enough to evaluate my results.
Initially I thought I'd miss squatting, but doing all those double c&p per session smokes my legs more than I had imagined. Did some small volume FSQ and assistance work 1-2 times per week though.
"The Giant" delivers so far! Gonna progress into giant 1.1 shortly, can't wait to see how I'll adapt to the new rep scheme.