[Brampton_Boy]

I have developed the rather unhealthy habit of working with my 1rm every workout, which has proved rather telling on my joints . While progress has been steady, I was hoping if anyone could point me in the direction of a periodization program that shows me when/how to lead up to a max lift.

Furthermore, is there anything that discusses how far apart to seperate max effort lifts? (i.e. I reckon I couldn't max out on deadlift and squat in the same week etc)

Any help/advice would be sincerely appreciated.

[zop]

http://asp.elitefts.com/qa/default.asp?qid=54819&tid=78

Sheiko programs are designed for powerlifters. I think the Sheiko 29 followed by the 32 is designed for a competition. In other words max lifting.


Normally you would wanna max after your done with a program or whenever you set your benchmark.

[Klotz]

Anywhere from every two weeks to every three months.

[statisticool]

Originally Posted by Brampton_Boy

I have developed the rather unhealthy habit of working with my 1rm every workout, which has proved rather telling on my joints .

IMO never, for safety reasons. That's just my opinion, not recommending it for others.

[fennway4414]

Originally Posted by statisticool

IMO never, for safety reasons. That's just my opinion, not recommending it for others.

Ban.

[statisticool]

Originally Posted by fennway4414

Ban.

I'm concerned about the OP's joints, as he mentioned in his post.

But I'm all ears for reading others opinions on it. Maybe I could learn something and incorporate it into my workouts.

[fennway4414]

Originally Posted by statisticool

I'm concerned about the OP's joints, as he mentioned in his post.

But I'm all ears for reading others opinions on it. Maybe I could learn something and incorporate it into my workouts.

Go look at the first 45 pages of your log, then we'll talk. Until, I breathe in and then breathe out.

[ThinkGreen]

How often should you do ME lifts? Or how often should you test your 1rm?

[ChaseT.]

If you are going to test your 1RM, you should do it on the smith machine to protect your joints.

[andrewbc]

^^ true story