50% Sets

50% sets are similar to rest pause sets. I got these from Paul Carter at LIFT-RUN-BANG.

• Do a set to failure, or technical failure.
• Rest 1 minute.
• Do another set with the same weight aiming to get half the reps that you did for the first set. 

For example:

• Do 180kg pounds x 12
• Rest 60 seconds
• 180kg. Aim for at least six reps

This gives you two targets in the workout to aim for and to make progress.

If you don't get a PR on the first set, you still have the chance on the second set and try and get more total reps over the two sets

50% sets

Chris Adams
Personal Training at Real World Fitness in Nottingham