41 wks of training

[Deleted]

i have 41 wks from bench nationals until junior nationals.

My plan in to go 29-37-deload/test-29/37-deload/test-29/37-deload/bump maxes up-29/37/32

the deload/test maxes will be 2 wks long and the deload/bump up maxes is only one week.

What do you think of this layout. Do you think I should do something else? All input is appreciated

[benburgess]

I think 41 wks is too long to go without a meet, personally. I think it would be too easy to lose focus and sharpness.

However, if you're going to do it like that, i would probably run 3 prep cycles, then a 2 wk deload/test i.e 29-37-37-deload/test. If you feel able to, bump maxes 1-2% between each prep cycle.

[Deleted]

thanks for the reply ben

do you think
29/37-2 wk deload and test-29/37/37/32-29/37/37/32 would be better having a mock meet at the end of the first 32

[benburgess]

I would probably front load the prep cycles so that the 1st 2 cycles have 3 prep cycles and the last cycle is just 12wks just for the reason that you are more likely to need a shorter cycle at the end due to accumulated fatigue

[Deleted]

sounds good thanks again ben

also do you think it is good to do 29/37/37/32 or would just doing 37/37/37/32 be fine

[benburgess]

Doubt you'll see that much difference in the long term

[joeldibattista]

Why not run #29 a few times and test and then #37 a few times and test. See which works best for you.