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    Hello,

    Could you please elaborate on why chinups are recommended to be at 3x10+ before adding weight to a workout of 3x5. Considering the 3x5 ”rule” provided in SS and PP.

    My first set usually end up at 10 reps, and 2nd and 3d set is at 5-7 reps. Wouldnt it be better to add weight so that I am at 3x5 and add weight every workout, LP, instead of chasing 3x10?

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    Have you read the blue book?

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    Yes and the only explanation I can derive is the slight extra hypertrophy gains on le biceps requested by many of us novices.

    I am going to add weight anyhow to 3x5 and then do LP on that movement as well. Ha.

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    Height & Weight?

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    W varies daily around 88-89 kg. BF approx 25%

    H 182 cm

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    If your max reps per set and total reps per workout aren't increasing over time then setting a rep total vs a finite sets x reps prescription could be useful.

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    Thank you Robert for your time and replies. Will try it out and revert back.

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    Sounds good. Keep us posted.

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