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Post by jonfrisby on Nov 9, 2016 14:30:43 GMT -7
Starting a new HB cycle soon. Last cycle, I had a couple grips (open crimp and pinch in particular) where I would get really pumped by the 6th or 7th repetition, and fell due more to pump than strength (not sure how to explain this but it's a much different sensation from falling off of the closed crimp or two finger pockets). Does anyone experience this? It seems like it's pushing too close to the next energy system to be building strength, and my results show - I progressed significantly less on these two grips than on the others. Should I (gasp) try something other than repeaters, or build in longer rest periods within and between sets?
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Post by MarkAnderson on Nov 9, 2016 16:22:05 GMT -7
That's very common. Are those grips later in your workout?
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Post by erick on Nov 9, 2016 18:10:01 GMT -7
I have noticed this as well but only in the first workouts, usually by HB 5 i have adapted and the pump is much less of a factor. Also if I'm feeling particularly pumped I take extra rest, 4 min instead of 3, that seems to help.
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Post by jonfrisby on Nov 10, 2016 10:43:12 GMT -7
That's very common. Are those grips later in your workout? The half crimp is early, the pinch is last. |
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Post by erk on Nov 10, 2016 17:13:24 GMT -7
I usually get pumped silly on the pinch (Grip 4 of 6) and have been making consistent gains. When did you train those grips last? If it was during a warmer season that might explain a discrepancy between expectations and reality?
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Post by dsm on Oct 30, 2017 11:02:23 GMT -7
These last two seasons I have noticed that I get pumped off the HB on certain grips my first 3 or so HB sessions till I get used to doing repeaters again, then it improves. I wonder if it's worth increasing rest times by 30 secs during these first few sessions? Right now I rest 3 minutes between each grip. I worry about increasing rest times because I read somewhere that strength gains can also depend on rest times and also maybe it's good to keep rest times low so I adapt quicker. Would love to hear if anyone has thoughts about this?
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jeremie
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Post by jeremie on Nov 5, 2017 15:14:08 GMT -7
Generally it’s best to only change one variable between workouts. So if you’re increasing the weight between workouts as per the RCTM then I suggest keeping the same rest times. That way you can track progress in a simple fashion. If you try to reduce rest times during later workouts you may find that your weights need to reduce to compensate.
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