Gironda's 8x8 Method

Mummyadams

Has anyone done this programme?
I am considering it but am unsure if I should attempt at 60% of my 1RM.
Thanks

Mummyadams

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hill8570

Can't say that I have. I'd think 8x8 at 60% 1RM would take a week or two of ramp-up. I take it you're looking for a hard-core hypertrophy program (i.e., you wanna get big)?

SonyaCele

you should never have to *attempt* your 60% 1RM. this should be a weight you are very comfortable with and already know you can handle. If its something you feel you are attempting and are nervous about, then its not a 60%

Willbenchforcupcakes

SonyaCele wrote: »

you should never have to *attempt* your 60% 1RM. this should be a weight you are very comfortable with and already know you can handle. If its something you feel you are attempting and are nervous about, then its not a 60%

I agree. 8 reps at 60% should be easy. Even higher sets shouldn't be difficult.

DopeItUp

8x8 @ 60% of 1RM doesn't sound bad at all. In fact I'd say 60% 1RM could usually be done for 20 or so. 8x8 should be pretty easy in comparison.

Mummyadams

Thanks, perhaps I didn't explain myself very well - I've just completed a 6 x 6 strength programme and exceeded my 1RM goals - hence the interest in another similar but different programme.
Maybe I'll trim it back to 50% and see how I feel.

Another question - would you do this just once a week or twice? I'll be doing Bench, Back Squat & DL.

ninerbuff

Mummyadams wrote: »

Has anyone done this programme?
I am considering it but am unsure if I should attempt at 60% of my 1RM.
Thanks

I have. I did it religiously in my 20's to put on mass. And it worked fine for me with a calorie surplus and progressive resistance. I did this with compounds as well as isolations.

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devil_in_a_blue_dress

I wouldn't trim it down until I tried to run the program as prescribed and I failed.

Personally, I can easily do 8x8 @ 60% -- and I do 8/6/3, full body days (OHP, BP, DL, Squats) 3 days a week with a couple accessories each day.