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Green2Blue
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WPU

Post by Green2Blue »

So this seems silly, but...

For WPU shouldn't we use our calculated max and TM + our body weight?

I've been doing weight-added only in my calculations since I started TB. Just seemed simpler and that it wouldn't make that much of a difference. But I did the math today and here's an example. Let's say my bw is 160 and my weight added is 100: 70% of my weight-added only is 70 lbs. But if I add my bw to the calculation my 70% is 20 lbs...

The closer you get to your max the less it matters, but that's a massive difference during the lower percentage parts of the block.

Seems like common sense but it took me almost a year of TB to realize it.

Plus if you use your BW in calculations, it keeps things more in line if you're gaining or losing weight (or maybe I want an excuse for when I start to get fat!)

StayGrey
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Re: WPU

Post by StayGrey »

Now that you mention it....I realize I completely disregard the TM when it comes to WPUs!

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Barkadion
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Re: WPU

Post by Barkadion »

WPU for me is completely different animal.

I did use my BW for initial TM calculation before starting the whole TB journey. I do not do re-testing and I have been forced progressing by just adding 5-fish lb to the TM without re-adjusting depending on my BW. So, I might be doing the whole thing wrong.. But it seems to be working so far..
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