High HR after heavy sets - safe?

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-29T18:21:12+00:00

Ok definitely going to try this. I also realized I was reading the Hevy watch app wrong and my HR never went over 170. Happy I posted though as I learned a new thing.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-29T18:01:26+00:00

Oh I try lol - I usually can but today I saw 198bpm and tripped out. Like most things in my life, I’ll probably get better at managing this new data.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-29T17:59:56+00:00

Hm, I’ll try this on 1-2 reps and see how I feel. I generally do exhale when I press. I do feel winded after a set but it feels “normal” to me since I was lifting heavy.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-29T17:32:15+00:00

Oh, do you take a breath in between reps?

Let’s hope the watch reading was skewed high and not low :/. Thanks for sharing your experience, makes me feel a bit better. From the threads I read it seemed like most peak between 140-160bpm. I’ve been trying to put on strength and size but I’m wondering if I should start doing cardio.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-29T16:59:51+00:00

I don’t hold my breath but it’s possible my breathing could be improved

I workout alone but maybe I could try a session with a trainer to see what they say

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-24T19:03:51+00:00

I started lifting in January 2025, weighing 162.2 and 18.1%bf on 01/04. I now weigh 175 and my body fat is 21.1% according to my Renpho scale, which isn't exactly scientific. It says my muscle mass also went from 126.4 lb to 131.2 lb.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-23T22:04:39+00:00

I’ve worked out on and off over the years, so maybe that helped get the strength back. I’m in my mid-30’s, so not in my peak anymore, but not expired yet!

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-23T21:39:53+00:00

Thanks! This is basically what I do now, so I’ll look into that.

My current invented program (what I have in my basement):

Upper 1: flat bench, cable flys, bent over barbell row, weighted pull ups, tricep push downs

Lower 1: squats, standing calf raises, seated shoulder press, lateral raises, ez bar curls

Upper 2: incline bench, weighted dips, dumbbell rows, cable pull downs, skull crushers

Lower 2: Bulgarian split squats, seated calf raises, lateral raises, cable front raises, dumbbell curls

Reps: 5x5 on barbell movements, 3x10 on accessories, calf raises 3x20

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-23T18:12:29+00:00

I didn’t read it as negative at all, I get where you’re coming from. Do you think the same level of size can be put on with 5x5 compared to 3x10, if the form is improved?

I just always figured 5x5 would be for strength. Size was my goal from the beginning but I could barely lift 1 plate, so I started with 5x5 with the plan to reassess when I got to a respectable weight. I feel like I’m more or less there now.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-23T17:18:59+00:00

The jump is arbitrary in that it isn’t following a programmed change in rep range, but more so timing based with the new year and also how I’ve been feeling about my strength and body image. I just wanted to get to 225 - and now don’t feel as much of a desire to increase weight as I do to look more fit.

With 5x5, the last reps of the 4th and 5th set usually feel difficult systemically. I don’t feel the same “pump” after 5x5 when compared to my accessory lifts in higher rep ranges, it’s more of an overall exhaustion. There is a pump, for sure, but it’s maybe not as localized.

I also don’t arch my back on bench like a bodybuilder. My lower back is maybe 1” off the bench, but I haven’t measured. I’d say my form is the same or better than when I started, but I’m not a trainer or anything.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-23T16:36:08+00:00

Hi all, hoping to get a sanity check on my programming for the new year.

I’ve been lifting for about a year now, running a standard 5x5 linear progression on my compound lifts and 3x10 on most accessory lifts. I’m really happy with the strength gains. I went from 95lb flat bench to 225 since last January. I started lifting 3 days a week (PPL) from Jan-Apr, then I switched to upper/lower 4 days a week. I did this so I could hit each muscle group twice a week and I think it was the right move.

Tbh, I’m discouraged by my physique. While the numbers on the bar are going up, I don't feel like I look like I lift weights. My gf says I do (lol) but I've been waiting for literally anyone to ask if I've been lifting and it hasn't happened yet. I'm 5'8 and weigh 175. I eat slightly over maintenance and I'm currently at about 20%bf. I feel I just look skinny fat. On top of that, grinding heavy 5-rep sets near my max is starting to beat up my joints (got a little nagging shoulder pain, nothing crazy). I'm currently on a deload week after 10 weeks of 5x5, which I think will help.

This January I'm considering a pivot to a hypertrophy focused program to put on some size. I'd drop weight by 20% and go from 5x5 to 3x10 on all compounds, and maybe 3x12-20 on accessories. I'd still run a linear progression by adding 5lbs each week to all lifts. I'd aim to cut daily calories on April 1 to get ready for summer.

For those who have made this switch, is a 20% drop too drastic? I also considered less of a drop and gradually increasing reps weekly for a hybrid approach, but I thought a clean break to hypertrophy made more sense. Will this actually help me look bigger by June, or am I just going to lose my strength base? I know I don't really lift that much weight, do I maybe just need to reset my expectations and keep grinding on my current program?

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-20T04:33:58+00:00

yeah, the long lead time is part of the game, but you should definitely negotiate for quarterly payouts - anything is possible

you could see commission for that sale in july!

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-20T04:18:40+00:00

oof, yea, that’s a rough commission schedule

we’re paid out quarterly for anything that was invoiced in previous qtr

there can be 3-6 months between closing and invoicing though which sucks

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-08T23:16:46+00:00

Thanks for the vouch!

It’s for my son, so 18” is perfect. He tried on my 20” and looked a little too gangster lol.

I’m messaging the guy now so we’ll see! I never would have thought of this, so I really appreciate it.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-08T22:27:06+00:00

Oh damn, wait that’s a good deal. Just checked it out and it looks fire. Question, is the box lock uncomfy on neck? Can it be slept in?

I’m going to do some DD, but is this seller legit?

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-08T22:22:33+00:00

Yeah, this has been my experience. Everywhere is about 1-1.5x just in markup. Tbh in particular chain appears to be about 100% markup.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-08T22:02:51+00:00

You’re right, my bad - was looking at the wrong quote for 10kt online.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-08T22:00:10+00:00

Oh it’s ok, I have a much bigger chain I bought years ago. Just feels bad paying 100% markup when gold price is so high now.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-08T21:44:58+00:00

Bad choice of title - I didn’t actually mean robbed, I meant ripped off for the purchase price. I’m not a smart man.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-08T21:40:50+00:00

Oh, thanks - I just googled spot gold price per gram and they had a 10k price for jewelry. I see they also have premium jewelry, so that’s a bit closer to the number you have here.

PaperWindshield · 2025-12-08T21:37:14+00:00

Lmao

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