New regimine... advice requested!

[MAURER]

alright well i'll try the progression thang for a couple cycles and if i seem to still be stuck where i was, then i'll change it up.

[etothepii]

Originally Posted by MAURER

alright well i'll try the progression thang for a couple cycles and if i seem to still be stuck where i was, then i'll change it up.

Are you going to try the diconditioning period first? You may not feel like doing it, but it really is the key to making sub-max lifting effective.

If you don't, sub max lifting may still be good for joints and connective tissue, and may result in some strength gains, but you'll lose out on the growth aspect of it.

Incrementing weights once per week is OK. Once per workout would be better, but you can only do so much.

You also may need to zig-zag. Let's say your 15 RM is 200 pounds for some lift... When you switch to the 10s phase (maybe working up to 240 lbs, let's assume), then you might have to begin the progression at 190 in order to make the incrementation work out. That is lighter than the 15 rm workout you had previously completed!! It's OK if that happens. The overall cycle progression will still be upward.

[MAURER]

yeah im fine with the doing the deconditioning. does this necessarily mean no lifting or does it mean very low volume?

[etothepii]

It means no exercise of any kind, lifting or cardio. Be sure to reduce calories during that time to avoid adding a little fat.

[MAURER]

alright well i've actually gotten a bit of a sore throat and such maybe its best i took a bit off just to rest anyway. and i'm real leann so no worries about calories. i'll let you guys know how it works out.

i guess i'll do a couple weeks of 15 reps, couple weeks of 12, couple of 8, then 5, and then decondition again. i'll let you know how it goes after a cycle or two.