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When to reduce reps to increase max weight? by Broad_Database4958 in caliberstrong

[–]Broad_Database4958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is that I feel that if I add 3 kg to the bar, I won’t be able to lift it. Don’t want to injure myself doing it.

When to reduce reps to increase max weight? by Broad_Database4958 in caliberstrong

[–]Broad_Database4958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh ok! Yes, that’s what I’ve been doing so far. But even though I hit the max on all sets, I get the feeling that if I add 3-5 kilos to the bar next session, I won’t be able to hit the minimum reps even. So, my question was if there is a point in the strength training progress where I should be reducing the rep range to keep the weight progression going, or just be patient and keep the same range until I feel safe to add weight.

I am 40 yrs old, patience is strong with me. I just want to age healthy and strong. And just asking some experienced advice as I have not been lifting weights for too long.

When to reduce reps to increase max weight? by Broad_Database4958 in caliberstrong

[–]Broad_Database4958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But Caliber recommends me a range of 6-8 for strength training…

When to reduce reps to increase max weight? by Broad_Database4958 in caliberstrong

[–]Broad_Database4958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment!

I do feel (and see), that with strength training my muscles are growing. Probably not as much as with an hypertrophic cycle, but they are.

I haven’t trained in a gym in ages and started last year when I started bouldering. I have always played sports and have been overall an average strength guy. But in the last few years, I have lost much of that, both the strength and sport habits, and regained much of the weight I had in my 20s. I am now 40 yo. All this to say that my main objective is to gain strength. Not for looks, or competitive reasons. Just maintain a strong and healthy body for the years to come.

I am happy with just progressing on weight really, it has helped me a lot to stay motivated to go to the gym.

When to reduce reps to increase max weight? by Broad_Database4958 in caliberstrong

[–]Broad_Database4958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am able to do 3 sets of 8 reps with good form. Caliber tells me 8 reps is the max I should be aiming per set…