Training Max (The 90% Rule) - Chaos Collective

๐Ÿ”ฅ "SUBMAX STRENGTH" โ€“ BENCH TRAINING MAX DAY ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ’€ Ramp to a clean, fast heavy single (~90โ€“95%), then use that number as your training max for future cycles.

๐Ÿ’€ Exercise Prep Notes

Select an exercise to see specific tips, warm-up recommendations, and safety considerations.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Hype Message

"A single that moves fast, crisp, controlled. 90% power, 100% intent." โ€“ Phsyco

๐Ÿ”ฅ Warm-Up (Mobility + Blood Flow, 8 min) ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Get the chest firing and blood flowing before the heavy work begins. Focus on speed and crisp movement.

Exercise Sets Reps Weight Volume RPE Done
Band Pull-Aparts 0
Band Shoulder Dislocates 0
Push-Ups 0
Empty Bar Bench 540

1๏ธโƒฃ WARM-UP SETS

Build up gradually with calculated percentages. Focus on form and bar speed.

Set Weight Reps Volume RPE Done

2๏ธโƒฃ WORKING UP

Work up smooth singles. Stop when bar speed slows slightly, before grindy form breakdown.

Set Weight Reps Volume RPE Done

3๏ธโƒฃ TRAINING MAX SINGLE

90โ€“95% effort. That top "clean heavy" single = Training Max (~90% of true max).

Set Weight Reps Volume RPE Done
๐Ÿ’€ Your Training Max
Enter your clean heavy single above
Use 90% of this weight for future cycles

๐Ÿ’€ OPTIONAL BACK-OFF ๐Ÿ’€

75โ€“80% of Training Max โ†’ 3 x 5 (speed + control focus). 60% of Training Max โ†’ 2 x 8 (pump + groove).

Set Weight Reps Volume RPE Done

๐ŸงŠ Cooldown (5 min) ๐ŸงŠ

Recovery and mobility work to finish strong.

Exercise Sets Duration RPE Done
Pec Stretch on Wall
Band Shoulder Stretch
Overhead Lat Stretch

๐Ÿ“ Notes & Tips

  • Bar speed is king. If it slows, you've gone too far.
  • Training Max โ‰  Brag Max. It's about safe, consistent progress.
  • Use 90% moving forward. Example: If you hit 255 as your clean single โ†’ set training max = 230 lb.
  • Reset every 6โ€“8 weeks. Small jumps each cycle (5โ€“10 lb).
  • Confidence boost. You hit a heavy single, but still leave fresh.