# Excel mistakes in the 3-Day Hypertrophy Template

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**Created:** [October 28, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/excel-mistakes-in-the-3-day-hypertrophy-template/3823 "2018-10-28T22:23:53Z")\
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Question #1: For weeks 1 through 4, exercises for 6 reps: the % of 1RM on these exercises are:

68% for RPE 6  
73% for RPE 7  
78% for RPE 8

These prescribed percentages are the same for the exercises calling for 8 reps (same RPEs). I would think the 8 rep percentages would be lower than the 6 reps. Is this correct?

Question #2: weeks 5 through 7, day 3, exercise 3 “Supplemental Squat - Method 2” …

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**Post date:** [October 29, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/excel-mistakes-in-the-3-day-hypertrophy-template/3823/2 "2018-10-29T16:08:34Z")

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Yea, the absolute percentages are likely to be different between 6’s and 8’s though there are relatively large inter-individual differences in ability to perform at higher rep ranges. Stick to the RPE and use the percentages as a jumping off point.

The Supplemental Squat- Method 2 is supposed to be an upper body movement