MarkSch
Level 6 Valued Member
A bit of background: I've completed Simple and the TTC with a pair of 24ks. I'm back to ROP, which is going much better with those two completed.
I've worked up to 5x5 on the heavy day with the 28K. 40K would be my target for 1/2 bodyweight press. I'm not that concerned about snatches, as I have just started even daring 24k for them, and I might never increase weight, only reps.
What's preferred for incorporating a heavier bell (32K) into the press ladders ? One part of the ROP says to "repeat the process", which might suggest dropping back to 3x3 on the heavy day, and using the new bell exclusively.
Or is it better to work the heavier bell partially into the lower ladders, say 1 and 2 reps with good form, and finish the ladders with the lighter bell? This might mean keeping the volume of 4 on the medium day and 5 on the heavy.
Also, should the arms vary in ladder weight? My strong arm is well behind my stronger arm when the weight increases, and I'm wondering how to keep both challenged.
I've worked up to 5x5 on the heavy day with the 28K. 40K would be my target for 1/2 bodyweight press. I'm not that concerned about snatches, as I have just started even daring 24k for them, and I might never increase weight, only reps.
What's preferred for incorporating a heavier bell (32K) into the press ladders ? One part of the ROP says to "repeat the process", which might suggest dropping back to 3x3 on the heavy day, and using the new bell exclusively.
Or is it better to work the heavier bell partially into the lower ladders, say 1 and 2 reps with good form, and finish the ladders with the lighter bell? This might mean keeping the volume of 4 on the medium day and 5 on the heavy.
Also, should the arms vary in ladder weight? My strong arm is well behind my stronger arm when the weight increases, and I'm wondering how to keep both challenged.