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cloudy_forecast · 03-28-2007, 04:53 PM

When figuring out my 60% of 1 RM for chin-ups and disp should I include my bodyweight and added weight I used with a belt, or just the belt weight (and no bodyweight)? I assume to include both, but I'm wondering what to do in a situation when my 60% of 1RM is below my bodyweight.

03-28-2007, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
cloudy_forecast Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Millbury, OH Posts: 68 My Profile	Chin-up's/Dips ABBH When figuring out my 60% of 1 RM for chin-ups and disp should I include my bodyweight and added weight I used with a belt, or just the belt weight (and no bodyweight)? I assume to include both, but I'm wondering what to do in a situation when my 60% of 1RM is below my bodyweight. __________________ "If you don't want to be the best, why bother?"