Hi Guys,
So this is a rather basic question but I can’t really work it out from the template.
There is a previous thread that explains part of this so I’ll reiterate that bit so my question is clear.
The template states
“14-16 @ RPE 8, 3-5”
Now I understand from the previous thread that you do an initial activation set of 14-16 @8
Then subsequent sets of up to 5, cont until you’re not able to perform the same number of reps. E.g. 5,5,5,3, 4,4,4,2 e.t.c.
My question is with regards to the 3-5 part at the end of the prescription.
Is that in reference to the number of back off reps you need to perform, as explained above? Or the number of full sets (including a new activation set) that need to be done?
So either,
Reps 16 @ 8, 5, 5, 5, 4 - done
OR
Reps 16 @ 8, 5, 5, 5, 4
5 min
Reps 15 @ 8, 5, 5, 5, 3
5 min
Reps 15 @ 8, 4, 4, 2
3-5 sets total then done
Thanks for all your help guys!
Calum