Strength 2 Question

[NickS]

I am not totally sure about how the reps and weight in Strength 2 work.
Some of the exercises are sets of 4,4,4,12. I assume this means work up to your maximum weight on the 3rd set, and then do a lighter weight (as heavy as I can manage) for the set of 12?

The other sets are 4,4,8,12. Does this mean that I should do my max weight on just the second set, and then do a little less for 8, and less for 12? I can't seem to find an explanation for this in the book.

[Hunter]

You want to do the most weight you can handle with good form for each set. So for the 4,4,4,12 set, after your warm-up sets, maybe you do something like 205,215,205,175. Your first time through will have some trial and error, but then you'll get it dialed in for your next time through.

This is just one example of how you can progress through the sets. You can do something different if it feels more comfortable. Just remember what the ultimate goal is - you want to increase the total volume from one workout to the next.

[NickS]

Cool, thanks! That makes sense. It just seemed a little weird on the 4,4,8,12 since you are starting at almost max weight, but I see now.