Squat, Deadlifts Reps
I've been following the PPL training program, but why are BB Squat as well as Deadlifts repetitions kept on low (i.e. not more than 5 reps)? I thought you were supposed to start with more reps and then gradually decrease reps as you increase load no? Should I just start heavy loading from the first set till the last one since all the sets have the same number of reps? Please let me know.
Should I use less weight?
Hello, I am getting back into strength training after falling off the wagon for a few months. I want to get my strength back and just feel my best. Should I start with a lower weight than what I am able to handle? I recently pulled my lower back doing 70lbs on the lat pull downs (what I use to be able to do). Will it affect my progress if I reduce the weight even if I am able to lift heavier? Just for the first few weeks so I don’t hurt myself again? Thanks! Friggan love the podcast, it’s kickass 🔥
Getting Rid of Soreness
On this week's podcast you mentioned that training through soreness has very little benefit on muscle growth. As a collegiate athlete my coach always said running/lifting through the soreness was the best way to get rid of it. Are there any tried and true ways to overcome muscle soreness other than rest?
1st Lean Bulk
Do you have any tips for a first bulk? I've lost over 160 lbs over the last two years and have been in a dieting phase pretty much the whole time. I realize now that wasn't the best way to go about it.Do you have any suggestions how to handle eating more and seeing the scale go up from a mental perspective?