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Work to “True” failure (loss of physical positioning) not “Relative” failure (loss of mental endurance).


Day 288 Of 360

Front squat: Climb to a new 2RM using warm-up sets of no more than 5 reps (starting at no more than 60%) before adjusting weight.

 

Rest as needed, and keep total number of post-warm-up lifts under 20 (Ex. 5, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2… ).

 

Note: Achieving a 2RM is not done at any cost of mechanics, form, range of motion, or composure. Unless there’s money on the line, position, execution and range of motion always govern weight.

 

Then:

 

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