12 Week Strength Training Template

Hi All,

Just bought the 12 week template and aim to start on 15th Jan and have a couple of quick questions…

  1. Regarding the asterisk next to the 5x5 under the volume/RPE of comp lifts, does this relate to the RPE 9 comment “*take 3-5% off bar after @ 9 set to keep RPE 9” or is this merely a typo? Referring the percentage guidelines this seems to be the case?

  2. Could you elaborate on the 3-5% off the bar to keep RPE at 9? Even if you rest 4-5 mins between sets, is the program implying that you will not be able to perform the set at the same weight at RPE 9 due to accumulated fatigue?

Many Thanks

  1. There was a hidden box that didn’t format correctly telling people to look at the percentages in the next column over.

  2. Yes, it is likely that after a true RPE 9 set that subsequent sets at the same weight would increase RPE in a way that compromises training goals.