I just noticed this Q&A on Alwyn's blog,
http://www.alwyncosgrove.blogs pot.com/:
Quote:
Q: Why do you recommend the "as many reps as possible" workout at the end of the first phase in New Rules of Lifting for Women ?
A: Aside from just showing progress - it's really to show women that they are strong - they can lift heavy loads and shouldn't be afraid to do so.
I was sent a blog post from a lady recently who started with 95lbs in the squat for 12 reps.
At the 30 day "test" she performed 35 reps.
Now - the program is good - but there is no way that this lady improved her muscular strength/endurance from 12 reps in the squat to 35 reps with the same load in 30 days. that's close to a 300% improvement!
(I've read of another lady performing 70+ reps!!!)
Looking at the rest of her post - there isn't a single exercise that she didn't almost double or triple the reps in the AMRAP workout.
I'd love to say that it's because my programs got her super-strong super-fast - but in all reality it's a sign that she didn't pick a heavy enough weight to start with.
The "special workouts" point out how much females understimate their strength.
Sure, they improve a bit over the first 30 days - but not as much as this.
That's why it's such a powerful tool. When females start the second phase - they'll pick much more appropriate loads and experience great progress.
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Ooooh, so that's what they're for. Time to pick up some heavier weights...