Warm up reps
scooterjay_wwis
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Question...
How many warm up sets/reps of each excercise do I need to do before I do my 5x5 for the day?
I don't want to burn myself out on the warm ups.
How many warm up sets/reps of each excercise do I need to do before I do my 5x5 for the day?
I don't want to burn myself out on the warm ups.
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you won't burn out. it's actually quite helpful for form practice and injury prevention
2x5 empty bar (45lbs)
1x3 increase 50lbs until you reach your work weight.
these videos help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP2g3Sj3qSw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro3Mh9o7JPU 0 -
I do 2 x 5 empty
and 1 x 5 with a comfortable weight
Then go!
Definitely a good idea to get a couple in before you go heavy.0 -
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It depends on the lift for me. Bench/press I start with the empty bar and do 25 reps on bench and 12 on press just to get loose. For bench then I do 95x8 135x6 185x5 then my work sets. Press, I add 20lbs and do sets of 5 til I hit my work weight.
Squats and deads, I start with 135x5 for 2 sets, 185x5, 225x3 then my work sets.
Do whatever you need to get loose. I like higher reps of light weight to get loose and then gradually increase the weight to get used to the feel. Been doing it this way for years.0 -
thanks for this info :happy:0 -
I do 2 x 5 empty
and 1 x 5 with a comfortable weight
Then go!
Definitely a good idea to get a couple in before you go heavy.
going to try this.
thank you.0 -
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thanks for the link sites. will check them out.0 -
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I am a big fan of the Starting Strength Warmup App. I use it on my iPod touch.
http://appshopper.com/healthcare-fitness/starting-strength-warmup0
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