Push Press – Intermediate – Level 4

Programming

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3×5 Push Press. If stalling move to RPT.[/tabl]

How to Progress

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Every time you complete Workout A then add a total of 2.5 lb to the bar for the next workout. If 2.5 lb is too light you can increase by 5 lb at a time. [/tabl]

What if I am stalling?

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In the intermediate stage of training you may start having difficulties adding 2.5 lb each workout to your push press. This is nothing to worry about and in fact is a good thing. It means your body has adapted to a fairly simple routine and now needs a change so that you can keep progressing. To allow for the progress you’ll switch from a 3×5 to RPT. You’ll know when to switch to RPT when for 2 push press workouts in a row you either cannot complete all 15 reps or cannot complete all 15 reps with good form.
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Programming if you stall in this level

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Push Press RPT 3 Sets. See FAQ for detailed instructions.
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Once you surpass this level, mark this lesson as complete and go to the Upper-Intermediate Push Press lesson.