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Below is an excellent chart by Soviet sports scientist A.S.

Prilepin
that is used by strength coaches worldwide. It shows the
recommended rep range for the fighter, with the corresponding
percentage of 1RM, the total number of reps recommended and
also
the ‘optimal’ number of reps, e.g. six sets of four reps at 60 per cent
of
1RM would be the optimal number of total reps of twenty-four for
that
exercise. This chart was devised for Olympic weightlifting but is also
applicable for the big lifts.
Fig. 5.15 Repetition Ranges for Specific Training Outcomes (NSCA, 2012)
Serbian strength coach Mladen Jovanovic has put the following
chart together that uses the estimations of other prominent strength
coaches in regards to reps performed at a given RM and so on.
Prilepin’s Chart
% of 1RM Reps Optimal Total Range
55–65 3–6 24 18–30
70–80 3–6 18 12–24
80–90 2–4 15 10–20
90+ 1–2 4 10

The rep and % recommendations of other top strength coaches


alongside those of Prilepin
(Jovanovic, 2012)
Speed strength > starting strength – The ability of the muscular
system to produce the greatest possible force in the shortest
possible
time frame (Poliquin Group, 2004). A key determinant of
performance
in sports where the resistance to overcome is relatively light. It is
dependent on the number of motor units accessed at the beginning
of
the contraction (Poliquin Group, 2004).
Functional hypertrophy – high levels of functional strength are
needed.

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