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Ahh. Makes sense.

 

You'd hope that that style of machine would have some sort of reference table available to translate the numbers to kg rating...

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You don't need to know how much you are lifting on a cable machine, you just need to lift a bit more every session so you are progressing.

 

Even if you lift with rocks in a green bag you will still make gains if you add more rocks every time.

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I can press 80kg for 20 reps which is part of the program I do.

 

I can deadlift 160kg for 6 to 8.

 

I can squat around 120 for 10 maybe.

 

I usually work around 60 to 80% of my 1rm.

 

I haven't attempted my maximums yet cos I don't want to snap my sh*t up even though I'm currently sidelined. 

 

I've lifted bugger all for about a month since I hurt my back. 

 

I know my strength hasn't gone down because I tried a workout after a 2 week break and it had gone up.

 

I know my endurance will have taken a hit though.

 

It sucks man.

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yeah, 60-80% is around what you should be lifting as compared to 1RM (based on the calculation method).

 

Personally, I'm not looking to even push big numbers with my lifting (especially with regard to the bench/squad/dead common big number pushes).

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I'm aiming for; bench 120kg for multiple sets of ten, deadlift 300 plus and squat 200 plus for reps. 

 

I think I'll achieve this in 2 to 3 years?! Maybe I won't get there? I'll try at least. 

 

I want to try and get at least one state power lifting record. 

 

I've got a long road ahead, that's for sure.

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Is there any merit in lifting big for a couple reps and trying to go heavier each week? 

 

I was was always told to go big weights low reps and you'll improve strength quicker. 

 

And cause I'm a noob at lifting science. What is RM? 

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