Whats a good rep goal for EDT? - JP Fitness Forums

mpm · 09-24-2006, 04:26 PM

I have been doing EDT for past 2 weeks now. I remember reading to shoot for around 50 reps. However, I've run into a question that hopefully someone can answer.

This week I am repeating my workouts. I went from 50 reps to 60 reps in most lifts, which is my 20% increase.

My question is this. I can't see myself being able to sustain a rep scheme of 50 reps and then get to 60, increase weight, do 50 then go back to 60 , etc etc.

At some point the weight has go to increase enough to where I wont be able to do 50 reps in the amount of time required.

So is there a lower limit on amount of reps that I need to abide by?

For instance I do a certain weight at 25 reps. The next week I get 35 reps. Then I increase the weight again, but say I only get 20 reps. Do I work up to a 20% increase on 20 reps or is it the 25 reps plus 20%?

Eventually my reps are going to get lower since my weight in the lifts will increase. I just am wondering whats the lowest amount of reps I need to shoot for.

Can anyone help?

slimsaw00 · 09-24-2006, 05:25 PM

I don't think it really matters. BUT I thought I did remember reading somewhere on T-nation that Staley thinks that 60-70 reps would be at the high end of the spectrum.

The cool thing about EDT is that you can use heavier weights, but use lower rep schemes/goals.

Give it a try and see what happens. I need to get back into some serious lifting, and after I give WS4SB a run I'm kinda looking at EDT.

-Matt

GG300 · 09-25-2006, 08:06 AM

I don't have my book with me today but I believe he mentioned a low side rep range in the 40's. I will check it out tonight and post my findings in the morning if no one else has provided the information.

GG300 · 09-26-2006, 06:14 AM

On page 36 of Muscle Locic under the Q&A it states that you should shoot for a rep range of 50 when starting a new exercise or changing weights but not to be concerned if you are off by 5 or 10 reps.

mpm · 09-26-2006, 08:38 PM

Thanks for replying. I was thinking it was 50 also, but logically thinking, it seems that as the weight gets high enough, I wont be able to approach 50 reps.