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losing reps - May 14 2008 3:50:59
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Holmes*
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Hi,
First time poster here, I have enjoyed reading the threads on the forum.
I am having some trouble with a few things (dissapointments) in my weight training. I always expect to be at least as strong as my last effort. Doing bench presses I have been suffering not being able to do as much as my last go at them. I do them once a week and always the first lift in my training. On my last set (of the same weight as last time) I have found myself only being able to do one less rep as the last time.
Eg.. I finished a week ago on my last rep doing 5x95kg, and the next time I could only manage 4x95kg with zero chance of lifting that last one.
Bicep curls have been the same
Any help would be great.
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RE: losing reps - May 14 2008 7:59:20
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Incredible Bulk
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could overtraining if your lifts are going down when you could lfit them previously.
has your diet changed at all or the time of day that you lift?
if i lift in the morning i'm not a scratch as strong as if i would be training mid afternoon with an extra 1-2 meals consumed prior.
some days you just have a bad day as well... weak as a kitten
so many factors involved.
chin up, take a few days rest IME and ensure your diet and rest/recouperation is not waivering.
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RE: losing reps - May 14 2008 11:25:53
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As above really .... You'll find (as i do) you can't up your weight week in week out.. Bench for example i will try to add at least 1k every week. But some week's i can't lift for sh17. Then the week after that the same weight will be no problem at all...
It's all part of the game 
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RE: losing reps - May 14 2008 11:27:52
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quote:
I finished a week ago on my last rep doing 5x95kg, and the next time I could only manage 4x95kg with zero chance of lifting that last one.
Dunno what your stats are but that is a good weight. I take it your on a 5x5?
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RE: losing reps - May 15 2008 3:47:40
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Holmes*
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quote:
ORIGINAL: english bull
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I finished a week ago on my last rep doing 5x95kg, and the next time I could only manage 4x95kg with zero chance of lifting that last one.
Dunno what your stats are but that is a good weight. I take it your on a 5x5?
No mate, 3x8.
Diet is good, train at the same time. But the feedback is great guys, as I train by meself in the home garage I guess reading your comments is reasuring.
I'll stick at it and keep pushing.
Cheers
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RE: losing reps - May 15 2008 13:18:33
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stephen77
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is that your 1st set you did 4*95kg or last set?
did you eat differently?
have you got a cold etc?
could be over trianed.
you may have just had a excellent week last week.
did you progress on any other exercise in your chest routine?
you can't progress every week.
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