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bigbadbishIconAssistance exercises01-03-2009 @ 16:48 
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How many reps is it best to do for assistance exercises when doing a 5x5 strength program. Been doing 8 reps for them so far.
bhamstaffIcon...01-03-2009 @ 18:20 
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i do high reps, usually 8-10 for back assistance, as easy to cheat when using heavy weights.

triceps usually do 6-8 reps

leg assistance 6-10 reps
bigbadbishIcon...01-03-2009 @ 21:39 
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Member 576, 3429 posts
SQ 350, BP 200, DL 400
950.0 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq
yeah see i thought 8 was a good number just interested in what other guys use.
cheers for the confirmation.
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