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    Default Question for female lifters!

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    For all the females, or anyone who trains females: What set/rep scheme do you use for power cleans? If the goal of said female is to not gain more mass.

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    Kel

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    I alternate deadlift and power clean so I do each one one time per week. I'm using linear progression right now. I do the SS recommended set/rep scheme, working up to five sets of three. I am not trying to gain mass at this time. Hope this helps.

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    What level of trainee is she and what are her goals?

    However, as a general answer, 1-3 reps for the O-lifts is a good rule of thumb.

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    My current training-

    Power cleans once a week.
    5 X 3 worksets

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    Jamie,

    She's a novice, and she wants to get stronger but not bigger.

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    "wants to get stronger but not bigger."

    Unless she is taking anabolics, this is not something to worry about.

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    I'm doing LP too - 3x3.

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    Power cleans are not known for putting on a lot of mass.

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