Confused

[jay_89]

On monday I found my 15 rep max for the DB press, which was 20kg. The problem is, when I start my HST routine next week can don't I have to lower the weights? The lightest dumbbells in my gym are 20kg

 

[faz]

you can either change to bb-bench or just use 20k for 2weeks,that wont be a problem as the 5s are not really for growth (they can be) but more to prepare you for the heavier weights

 

[xahrx]

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(faz @ Oct. 11 2006,08:18)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">you can either change to bb-bench or just use 20k for 2weeks,that wont be a problem as the 5s are not really for growth (they can be) but more to prepare you for the heavier weights

 

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Seconded. The heavier ranges of weights are where you want consistent load increases.

 

[bluejacket]

just a quick note for jay 89
i think there is a typo in faz' orig post. when he says &quot;5's are not really for growth&quot; he means 15's, obviously 5's would come later, will be heavier and are where you will exper. your most growth.

just so there is no confusion.

good luck

 

[faz]

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(bluejacket @ Oct. 11 2006,19:54)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">just a quick note for jay 89
i think there is a typo in faz' orig post. when he says &quot;5's are not really for growth&quot; he means 15's, obviously 5's would come later, will be heavier and are where you will exper. your most growth.

just so there is no confusion.

good luck</div>
niceone bluejacket you are correct

i have looked at that thread a few times and still didnt notice i put 5s instead of 15s ...old age i think...

 

[Fausto]

That more or less equates to +/- 50 Kg on a barbell, therefor do as Faz put it, start with 20 Kg on a b/b and progress untill you get to 50 Kg, then switch to d/b and &quot;Bob's your uncle&quot;.