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    Is 3 hours in the gym too much?

    @asdtmr12 If you’re counting “wandering around time” into this, then 3 hours is fine. If your 3 hour workout is nonstop workout and resting a few minutes between sets, then it’s too much.
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    Most Trainees Lift Too Far Away From Failure (discussion)

    @tay796 This right here is the approach I follow. Aim for 3-4 RIR in the first week and slowly add a rep and or load each week until I cannot match the previous week’s performance. It forces me to hit failure in a controlled way. And if I underestimate my RIR? If I go 7-9 weeks without hitting...
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    What is the best 3 day split for building muscle?

    @sammyclifnote I personally like : 1) squat/leg press/hack squat, horizontal press, horizontal row 2) hamstring focus hinge (deadlift, SLDL etc), incline press, vertical pull 3) side delts, bicep, Tricep, leg extensions, leg curls First two workouts focus on compounds and hit chest back...
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    Anyone doing the programming from renaissance periodization?

    @jazzper Yes exactly. So a progression might look like this: 1) 225x8,7,5 2) 230x8,7,5 3) 235x8,7,5 4) 240x7,5,3 5) Deload 1)new meso: 230x9,6 ; 225x7 2) 235x9,6 ; 230x7 I wanted to show that you can use a down set when you’re in danger of leaving the desired rep range too. THAT BEING...
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    Anyone doing the programming from renaissance periodization?

    @jazzper Hello. I’ve been doing RP training for a while and probably will train this way from now on. You have the general idea down. In week one, use your BEST GUESS of 3RIR for every set in your rep range. Each week add 5-10 lbs or 1-2 reps. Each week add a set if you are not getting any...
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    Anyone else sub out BB squats for V Squat?

    @lepomis Try wearing shoes with a heel, like powerlifting shoes, and bring your feet lower to bias the quads.
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