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Question on Push Press Layer

Christian Thibaudeau Coaching
#1

Hello CT, you said like to layer so Push Press:

  1. Ramp to 1RM (starting at about 60%)
  2. 2 sets of 3-5 reps with 85% of 1RM
  3. Ramp to 2RM (starting at anout 80% of 1RM)
  4. 2 sets of 3-5 reps with 85% of 2WD
  5. Ramp to 3RM (starting at about 80% of 1RM)
  6. September 1 of 3-5 reps with 85% of yur 3RM

My question is, does each Ramp 6-9 series RM?

#2

My question is, does each Ramp 6-9 series RM?

#3

[quote]Diegoafm wrote:
My question is, does each Ramp 6-9 series RM?[/quote]

No, when you ramp up you only perform the number of reps selected for the ramp.

For example if you ramp up to a 3RM you only perform sets of 3, even with the lighter weights.

For example let’s say that someone can lift 300lbs for one rep, a ramp to a 3RM might look like:

Bar x 5 warm-up
135lbs x 5 warm-up
155lbs x 3 warm-up

185lbs x 3
205lbs x 5
225lbs x 3
245lbs x 3
265lbs x 3
275lbs x 3