5x5 in the Max phase

[siimon89]

@star61

Just to clarify, you have made a few references to your loads like…

At first I thought this was a typo. While 4 x 8 at 80%(which is about an 8RM) would be very tough, it would be of little value for hypertrophy if you are actually talking about 80% of 80% (64%) which is a 14RM load, give or take. That’s too light for hypertrophy using the sets/reps you discussed.

In later posts, you say similar things, (80% of 6RM, 80% of 5RM). Make sure you understand which rep/load ranges work best for which training goal (hypertrophy, strength, power) and that in general, we talk in reference to 1RM, i.e. >85% of 1RM for strength, 30-70% of 1RM for explosive power, etc. The ranges are debatable, I realize, but keep in mind when reviewing the training of others that their percentages are based on their 1RM.

Hm, I feel the lifts are quite challenging though.
And I calculate it like this, if I can lift 100kg squat, and my 8RM is 75kg, I go 75*0,8=60kg for 8RM. Doesn’t that sound good?

Anyway, what lift should I do for my main lower body? Good mornings, split squat, wide stance squat? I don’t wanna develop the quads, just keep the strength and load the hams and glutes to get the ratio closer. Thoughts?