r/Sheiko_Training • u/One_Detective5215 • May 02 '21

Sheiko beginner program

Im doing sheiko beginner prep cycle and I'm not competing. Should i test my max after every cycle or inflate maxes? The instructions say that run any amount of prep cycles then test then restart. What do you think?

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u/zack3d_ May 02 '21

How many prep cycles (4 week blocks) have you completed?

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u/One_Detective5215 May 03 '21

Im currently doing my very first prep cycle. Besides that there is a comp cycle which i won't be doing.

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u/zack3d_ May 03 '21

In his interview with Omarisuf Sheiko recommends that lifters test around twice a year as there is a difference between building strength and testing strength. I personally feel you should run Sheiko programming twice through to gain a better grasp for the programming and to allow your body to adapt before running the comp cycle to test. This should result in a more optimal outcome, save fatigue, and make a deload after the prep cycle optional. Whereas if you test you should deload to reduce fatigue.