Question about % of 1RM - JP Fitness Forums

WorkinOnIt · 02-13-2007, 11:48 PM

I'm unsure about how to load for the body weight exercises that call for using a % of 1RM.

For example, TTT calls for using 65% of 1RM for the push up and reverse crunch. But I'm not sure how I would add weight to these moves.

Any suggestions?

(This issue surfaced in the previous workout--ABBH--and i just upped the reps to reach a fatigue level, but not sure this is correct.)

Thanks

Deserve · 02-14-2007, 07:37 AM

I held a dumbell between my feet on the reverse crunch and put a weight plate on my back for push ups.

WorkinOnIt · 02-14-2007, 12:49 PM

I was thinking of doing that but I'm not sure how i'd get a plate on my back. Fo rthe reverse crunch, I tried using a medicine ball and toward the end of the set, accidentally dropped it (nearly over my head)

Made me scared to try with a dumbell.

Deserve · 02-15-2007, 11:55 AM

A dumbell is a little easier because it sits nicely in between the arches of your feet and the plate stops it from sliding through to your noggin.

mom2w · 02-15-2007, 12:29 PM

I've done the reverse crunches on the incline/decline? crunch bench -- angled so feet are lower than head. Don't let your feet touch the ground so you never really release at the bottom.

A woman at my gym does the DB between her feet, but I've never quite noticed how she moves it so it's always working right.

For pushups, you could make them explosive, t pushups, or some other variation that makes it more difficult for you.