Mods to HLM with rep progression questions?
Hello,
I have a couple of questions concerning the HLM w/ rep progression program found in Barbell Presc. page 262 diagram 24-17.
Questions:
1 - why would someone choose doing the dynamic effort sets shown on the medium day (24-19 diagram) vs the medium day listed for rep progression on diagram 24-17? I guess I'm asking the difference between the DE sets and the 5x2/5x3 sets on the med day in diagram 24-17?
2 - Could I add an additional deadlift day, and what would be the ideal day (H or M or a 4th day?) and set/reps/percentage if I did? (I'm in week 3 of the program and did 1x5x170 lbs).
I've been strength training for 4 years (have done a linear progression using 5-3-1). I've been in my current gym for 2 years, where I have made progress, but I am desiring a more "barbell/compound lift" focused program. My current program does the main lifts once per week (but at various percentages of 1rpm), and with the additional accessory work that we do, I simply don't have the strength/energy to progress in my numbers. I hit a 195 pr in my deadlift, but after another 10 week period of training, dropped to 190. Hence the reason to try this program above.
Me:
Female - 57 years YOUNG!
5'2", 126 lbs
deadlift: 195
back squat: 135
bench: 93
In addition, I know it's frowned upon, but I am a long distance runner. I previously ran marathons, but in the last 4 years I have significantly dropped the amount of running that I do.
I've been a runner all my life and will still be maintaining some mileage along with doing this program above.
Thanks!
Elaine