100 Rep Progression

[Gobias]

Cathe/Others,

I love the 100 Rep Challenges on XTRAIN. I would like to see more on upcoming Workouts if possible. I do one almost every day because they are so fast and doable.

My question is how do you measure progression or progress on the 100 reps? I usually have to break each challenge into 4 tries (about 40 reps the 1st try, 20 reps the 2nd try, etc.). However I am now able to do some of the challenges with 50-60 reps on the first try.

As I am able to do more and more reps on each try, should I up my dumbbell weight or up my reps? Meaning should I stay at my original dumbbell weight until I am able to do 100 reps in a single try and then up my dumbbell weight or should I up my dumbbell weight so that my initial try is back down to about 35 reps?

Thanks.

 

[SNM Videos]

100 rep challenges reps and sets

You never want to be able to do 100 reps in a single try. That means the weight is too light. A good first set to failure should be around 25 to 35 reps. Once this becomes too light, then yes you should increase the weight.