More strength plz!
I started the strength phase (4 reps) of my cycle yesterday. I thought I’d do 4 reps for just one week for something different; I loved it so much that I’ll be sticking to it for at least 2 weeks. I don’t care if the size gains aren’t that great from 4 reps but the mental clarity is absolutely priceless. I loved the feeling while I was in it and had a huge endorphin rush that kept me high all morning. I was able to go much bigger on everything. I think it would be a good idea to stick with this for just a little while longer anyway. Once I have more strength it will be easier to gain mass by the time I climb back up to 10 reps. Technically, whatever the last weight was that I do on 4 reps should eventually be the 10 rep weight when I slowly climb back up there (I go through a 6 rep phase, an 8, and then 10.)
I did a giant cycle, had to split it up in the middle though.
Dumbbell bench: 70lbs, single arm: 70 lbs, 70 lbs, standard: 65, single arms, 65 lbs, 65 lbs.
Bent over bb row: 177, 177, 177, 177, 165, 165
standing military press: 125, 120, 115, 115, 105, 105
Pullups: 4 reps all sets.
