[Ben]

Today i'm going to the commercial gym, which means i have the ability to do some heavy deadlifting, which i haven't done in a few weeks.

I really want to find my new 1RM, but also want to do 3x5/5x5 sets, can i do both, without them having a negative effect on each other?

I checked on the gymjones site, and see some of their workouts containing, working upto a 1rm, then later on performing reasonably heavy sets with the same exercise.

Here is my thought atm:

-Warm-up
-Rowing
-Work up to 1RM Deadlift
-Pullups
-Power Clean
-DB Swings
-Deadlift 3x5/5x5
-Rowing

(btw it's a 'Pull' day today)

If i worked upto a 1rm would there be any need for the extra sets?

What i dont understand, is if by working upto my 1rm is it a strength workout and will that a lone help increase strength just as much as doing 5x5, or is it more of a performance measurement?

[Gubernatrix]

Do your 1 rep max test, then do the other deadlift sets. Stick to three sets of 5. Then do the other stuff (I think you've got too much in there tbh, leave a couple of exercises out).

The 1 rep max is mostly a peformance test but you will get some strength benefit from it. The 3 sets of 5 will be almost like 'back off sets': they should feel easier compared to the singles you just performed.

[Ben]

Cheers Gubes, knew i could rely on you!

Ok kushty, one more quick question, roughly what % of 1RM should i be using for doing 3x5, i would normally go about 90%.

Yeah good point, i'll take out the cleans and swings, as the deads will pre-fatigue these anyways.

[Andy]

about 80% for 5 reps and about 90% for 3 reps roughly

[Ben]

Andy, on Dec 20 2008, 03:31 PM, said:

about 80% for 5 reps and about 90% for 3 reps roughly

Cheers Andy