Kev
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Oh yeah.Or when a dog doesn't like a person...
Oh yeah.Or when a dog doesn't like a person...
Or when a dog doesn't like a person...
I’m just about to start 2.0 in the next hour or so. I’m usually throwing in weighted dips and pull ups after the giant, along with a run, but I am right now debating with myself about the dips and pull ups. I’m far from trashed but the fact I’m debating with myself is a sign I’m starting to feel it. Friday 28th was the last day of 1.2 and I topped out at 88 reps. I dogged it a little if I’m honest. I should’ve got 12 sets of 8.I did a density week of the 2.0 today. (25 minutes week 4, day 1). I managed 63 reps in 24:45. I'm trashed right now. I have no idea how some of you get 80 + reps in a session!!
Well that’s definitely an improvement! Good work.Went to test my rep max this morning with double 32s and I was only able to get 5 reps, but honestly I could
Have gotten 7 strength wise. I had more in the tank, but cardio wise I was gassed lol. Now, before starting my first round of 3.0 with double 32s getting 5 reps was an all out max. These 5 felt good…But I think I underestimated the cardio effect of moving double 32s has past 5 reps lol. Debating if I want to repeat 3.0, but I’m leaning towards 1.0 with double 32s and seeing how the first week goes. I did a light ABC workout this morning but felt compelled to try a few more sets of C P this afternoon and both times I got 5 reps no major struggle.
@Gypsyplumber that's great!Went to test my rep max this morning with double 32s and I was only able to get 5 reps, but honestly I could
Have gotten 7 strength wise. I had more in the tank, but cardio wise I was gassed lol. Now, before starting my first round of 3.0 with double 32s getting 5 reps was an all out max. These 5 felt good…But I think I underestimated the cardio effect of moving double 32s has past 5 reps lol. Debating if I want to repeat 3.0, but I’m leaning towards 1.0 with double 32s and seeing how the first week goes. I did a light ABC workout this morning but felt compelled to try a few more sets of C P this afternoon and both times I got 5 reps no major struggle.
I know Geoff doesn’t have a version like this, but I’d almost want to try it going 4 on Monday, 5 on wed, 2 on Friday’s but we’ll see…Well that’s definitely an improvement! Good work.
All I’d say, as someone who’s just run 1.0 with a (tough) 9RM, is don’t underestimate the 6-rep sessions. They’re really tough off the back low reps, especially when the RM isn’t that far above.
Even if you’re getting 5s without trouble, can you do enough of them in 20-30 minutes to achieve the effect you’re after? And then the 6s two days later?
In the position of having a 5-7RM with 32s - which is where I was when I started 3.0 - I’d definitely suggest playing it conservatively and use another round of 3.0 to drive your max up a bit further. I think you may get more out of 1.0 that way.
EDIT: I forgot to add that this is just my very humble opinion, which of course you're welcome to take or leave! I've just come from a similar position, is all.
Yeah the 6 rep days would be a beast at this point lolWell that’s definitely an improvement! Good work.
All I’d say, as someone who’s just run 1.0 with a (tough) 9RM, is don’t underestimate the 6-rep sessions. They’re really tough off the back low reps, especially when the RM isn’t that far above.
Even if you’re getting 5s without trouble, can you do enough of them in 20-30 minutes to achieve the effect you’re after? And then the 6s two days later?
In the position of having a 5-7RM with 32s - which is where I was when I started 3.0 - I’d definitely suggest playing it conservatively and use another round of 3.0 to drive your max up a bit further. I think you may get more out of 1.0 that way.
EDIT: I forgot to add that this is just my very humble opinion, which of course you're welcome to take or leave! I've just come from a similar position, is all.
Yeah honestly, when I started 1.0 I thought to myself, "3.1 may not have been a bad idea at this point"!I know Geoff doesn’t have a version like this, but I’d almost want to try it going 4 on Monday, 5 on wed, 2 on Friday’s but we’ll see…
You're talking your 32s, correct? If so with a 5RM you could run the Strong Program which also is designed for a 4 to 5 RM which is what they are now.....after phase 1 you could go into phase 2 or the Giant 1.0.The other option I’ve seen others do is the push press one, I’d probably only need to do push presses on Wednesday’s but I’m leaning towards running 3.0 again.
@Tjerr that's kind of how I ran the 36s last year....minute 0,4,8,etc. Even with 3 plus minutes of rest my heart rate still was jacked at the end!So, on Monday I did autoregulation 20 minutes, and thought I was doing well. I did 3 sets of 5 and looked at the clock and was barely 5 minutes in. So completely pumped myself up and locking out was troublesome
Today I wanted to try for 6 of 6, and ended up doing 7 (every 4 minutes on the minute). It's not autoregulation, but it sure helps me not going to fast. Probably going to shoot for 8 sets next week, every 3.45 min.
Another thought I had: if I can do 10x 6, at some point this cycle, I completed Strong! In 8 weeks The Giant xD
To be honest as long as you’re sensible (as your numbers are here) and keep them consistent for 4 weeks I don’t see why ‘in between 3.0 and 1.0’ programs like this wouldn’t work.I know Geoff doesn’t have a version like this, but I’d almost want to try it going 4 on Monday, 5 on wed, 2 on Friday’s but we’ll see…
I know Geoff doesn’t have a version like this, but I’d almost want to try it going 4 on Monday, 5 on wed, 2 on Friday’s but we’ll see…
Here is how I plan to pick my way through the Giant maze:
TRM / 60% / Largest set / Giant Choice
5 / 3 / 3 / 3.0
6,7 / 3.6-4.2 / 4 / 3.0+ (1 extra rep per set)
8,9 / 4.8-5.4 / 5 / 3.0++ (2 extra reps per set)
10-12 / 6-7.2 / 6 / 1.0
13-14 / 7.8-8.4 / 8 / 1.1
15 / 9 / 9 / 1.2 or 2.0