Component Based Periodization

Gordy said:Apologies if this has already been covered and I've missed it (or misunderstood it). How would you go about running this but training the lifts multiple times in a week? So say you were wanting to do the squat variations 3 times a week would you just aim for the scheduled reps and RPE for that week on all three days? Or is this not something you would recommend?

EllD90 said:It's got nothing to do with this thread but I used your 4 week peak to get my first 3 plate bench. Thanks Aaron!!

Gordy said:
Thanks for reply, answered my question and then some! Thinking about it lifting even remotely close to max effort tends to destroy me so once a week would probably be best in that respect. Might help me not get injured all the time.
I think my current need to perform the lifts all the time is down to my technique needing a lot of work, I'm pretty much working on technique and mobility exclusively at the moment. Once my technique is a bit more acceptable/consistent, I'm definitely going to give this a try.

Gordy said:
Actually mate, I think I am just going to take the plunge with CBP. The more I think about this the more I think it will suit me.
Just need to speak to the gym owner to make sure I can come up with some sort of a set up for bottom-up bench and squats that he's happy with but I don’t see that being a problem and should be sorted within a week or so. Happy to keep you updated with progress once I’ve got started.

Gordy said:
You know, when you're right your right!
Unfortunately I've awakened a shoulder injury warming up with sumo deadlifts last week so benching and deadlifting are limited to an empty bar for now. The upside is this physio seems to understand a bit better what the problem is.
Anderson squats though, RPE8 last week came in at 150kg for 5 set about 2 inches above parallel. RPE9 today came in at 190kg for 5 and the drop down sets were far easier despite being considerably heavier than last weeks top set. I'd be very surprised if RPE8 next week is anything like 150kg.

Gordy said:
I had thought the big jump
could have been partly explained by my relative inexperience in the powerlifts, clearly I was wrong.
I'm really looking forward to next week now. I thought I was pushing my luck sticking 180kg on the bar this week, but the bar flew off my back at the top of the first rep and it was clear I needed to go heavier.
It honestly wouldn't surprise me now if next weeks RPE8 is the same or more than this weeks RPE9.

AMH_Power said:
From what I've seen, the most experienced lifters make the biggest jump in progress; not sure why although I could speculate. I need to test more with more people to make any bold statements on top of what I already am

AMH_Power said:
From what I've seen, the most experienced lifters make the biggest jump in progress; not sure why although I could speculate. I need to test more with more people to make any bold statements on top of what I already am

Turtle said:
I'm halfway through my first strength meso so ill let you know how i'm getting on at the end of each cycle.