Tweeks Workout Journal

[semag]

thanks for the tip alex.

I'll try that, I've found that I've only started incorporating RP stuff into a few exercises, easing into it to see how i like it (i love it!) and the first set really takes a lot out of me.

I'll bench, and throw on a weight I can get 7-8 on, and it'll go up all me. I rack it on the bottom, lay there, 10 deep breaths, and get it off (with a spot) and then go formore, and only get like 2 by myself.

I think sitting up, taking a few more breaths, stretching out a little more, and kinda "resetting" my brain will help, I'll have to try that.

 

[Warboss Alex]

This is also why DC recommends straight sets for the first two weeks, this sets your baselines as well.

If you're not sure about a starting weight for an exercise, straight set it, once you've found a weight you can do 8-10 with (to failure) then you're probably there, take this weight or add a little if you feel up to it, then rp it into the ground.

You're definitely not resting enough between sets mate, taking a break also preps the mind for the next set, tricks it into thinking it's a different set instead of just a continuation of the previous one, at least that's how I see it, heh.

Of course, don't hit the other end of the spectrum and rest for more than a minute.

Try it like I say, rack, sit up, count 15 DEEP breaths, lay back, unrack, then hit it hard. You'll get it eventually, don't you worry.