This episode covers warm-up sets and workout prep, including a look at a research paper that's been widely shared online in a way that makes warm-ups sound pointless. I break down why that study's findings don't generalise, then walk through how to actually structure your warm-up sets based on load, experience, and rep range. The second half tackles straight sets vs. ramped sets for your working sets — when each one makes sense, and whether you really need three sets of everything. Plus: why your last warm-up rep matters more for confidence.
Chapters:
00:12 – Why the "warm-ups don't work" research is misleading
04:40 – The actual study: leg press & Smith machine bench press warm-up sets
07:02 – Building a warm-up progression based on your working load
09:17 – Why your last warm-up rep matters more than your first11:41 – Straight sets vs. ramped sets: what's the difference
14:01 – The case for ramping when your goal is strength
18:44 – Do you actually need three working sets?
21:08 – Key takeaways: trial and error over one-size-fits-all
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