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April 28, 2023 at 6:02 am #125879

Josh Gray

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Thanks again for the reply Andrew,

I like your idea of a shorter max block. I currently don’t have access to barbells but last year I was dead lifting 1.8x BW and squatting 1.5x BW for 5 reps. Currently using a combination of kettlebells up to 2x24kg and a 27kg vest for lunges step ups and such. I can currently do 5 sets of 3-4 step-ups with about 67 kg. Bodyweight is currently at 80kg.

I like the idea a incorporating more cycling in as recovery. That’s something that would be easy for me to implement.

I haven’t done a drift or ANT test recently but based on a gas exchange test I did a few years ago, my HR (minus a few beats for age) and paces are getting closer to when I was within 10%

What I was planning on doing with implementing ME was 5 weeks into my Max strength period shorten one of the gym max efforts and do a shortened version of the ME workout at the end, like only 2-3 sets. Then gradually increase one set a week (while completing a short max lift for maintenance) so by the time I’m starting my ME period I’m at 4-5 sets of the exercises and hopefully accustomed to the stress enough to start doing water carries within the same week.

Also I guess I should mention I will be incorporating tire drag sprints with one of my gym max sessions.