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    vandelay87
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    First week of 531. I was able to do 11-12 reps on my last set of each workout. wondering if I'm working too light of weights.  First two sets were cake. normal? Or should I try to find new PR's?Sent from my SGH-T769 using Tapatalk 2

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    Santisua
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    It's fine, finish the cycle as prescribed with the weights you determined. Next cycle just add 10lbs to your training maxes and go at it again. You'll be fine. You want to make weight training a lifetime thing so who cares about starting off a 'tad' too light eh? Keep up the good work

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    Caino
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    It will soon get hard, keep at it, butYour not aloud to post thats its too heavy and your form is incorrect lol,Just on these lighter ones make sure form is spot on

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    Brandon D Christ
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    First week of 531. I was able to do 11-12 reps on my last set of each workout. wondering if I'm working too light of weights.  First two sets were cake. normal? Or should I try to find new PR's?Sent from my SGH-T769 using Tapatalk 2

    Wendler believes in starting out light.  I agree with him too because most people think they are stronger than what they actually are.  However, you must still focus on the sets.  Even though the weight is light, give the reps all you got.  This is how you build explosiveness. 

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    Richard Schmitt
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    First week of 531. I was able to do 11-12 reps on my last set of each workout. wondering if I'm working too light of weights.  First two sets were cake. normal? Or should I try to find new PR's?Sent from my SGH-T769 using Tapatalk 2

    Wendler believes in starting out light.  I agree with him too because most people think they are stronger than what they actually are.  However, you must still focus on the sets.  Even though the weight is light, give the reps all you got.  This is how you build explosiveness.

    +1 another situation to say, go back and read his book. Thoroughly explains his method to his madness

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    Wojo
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    +1  Be patient and keep going for rep PR's.  Like Wendler says…be smart and pick your battles every week.

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