Home Dumbbell Training

Program Description

Wave loading progression. Work up to initial set at prescribed (RPE8) and then repeat for 2 additional sets. Final set taken to failure as a litmus test for correct loading. If you exceed the minimum by 2+ reps, increase load more aggressively. Week-over-week, add smallest available load and reduce reps by 1. After each 6 week wave, repeat cycle with load increased compared to previous wave (smallest increment). Myo-rep exercises start with one "activation" set of 10-12 reps, taken to (near-)failure, followed 15-20 seconds of rest (3-5 deep breaths), before continuing with 1-6 sets of 3-5 reps with the same weight and rest interval. If you finish 6 rest-pause sets, or fail to hit 3 reps, stop. Add weight to an exercise (smallest available increment) when you can complete 30 reps across the 6 rest-pause sets (6x5) with reasonable and intentional form. If you fail to get 3 rest-pause sets of 5 reps, reduce weight by smallest available increment. Use Farmer's Carries to improve grip, core, arm and back strength with a touch of conditioning. Focus on maintaining proper posture. Percentages based on max 50' carry (1RM) without drops. Every-minute-on-the-minute (EMOM), farmer's carry for the prescribed distance at the percentage 1RM. Add smallest available increment (10 lbs, 5lb per dumbbell) after each 3 week wave and repeat cycle.

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