Using 1@8

Training Q&A [Moderated]
1

I really enjoy having the 1@8 set in my training to help gauge progress and doing something heavy keeps me motivated. My training has changed depending on my goals (bulking/cutting/higher volume/lower volume/etc). But the constant has been that I’ve had one set of 1@8 for both my competition squat and competition deadlift every week for months now.

I’ve realized this could possibly be a mistake? I haven’t noticed any negative effects from the squat 1@8 but I’ve recently noticed that it’s possible that the 1@8 deadlift has possibly had disproportionately fatiguing effects on volume deadlift sets. Any comments on whether it’s a good idea to cycle the 1@8 out from time to time?

Thanks!

2

We don’t usually program them year-round, but it shouldn’t be especially fatiguing if you’re not overshooting.

3

Of course it will depend on your goals and your programming, but I understand it is also a matter of personal preference (as much in this business) and it is supported by some (caveats included): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9C5lWyCzUQ

4

what is “them”? … x1@8’s in general you don’t program year round?

or you don’t program x1@8 for the deadlift year-round? (i.e. OP stating the heavy single DL might be fatiguing him too much)

5

We don’t usually program singles @8 all year round.