IsoMax 6x6: 1-rep max retest

The results in pounds:

• Jefferson Lift - 268.47
• Overhead Press - 116.87
• Drag Curl - 133.3

I did not test the Jefferson Lift last time because at that time I tested the Lateral Single Leg Deadlift, then quickly changed my mind about training that exercise and replaced it with the Jefferson Lift after testing was already done. Looking at my training log, progress in the Jefferson Lift has been decent.

My Overhead Press went up from 115.9 to 116.87. This sums up the failure of the triple wave experiment. In my April 2024 6x6 training block, my 1-rep max to start was 103.4 and by the end of the 4th week I was pressing in the 113-119 range. This was much better progress following the 6x6 protocol in Ultimate Isometrics Manual, compared to the triple wave protocol. Going forward, I'll be faithful to the book protocol. I believe progress will be better.

The Drag Curl went up from 115 to 133.3. Some of the jump in force can be attributed to lowering the bar from slot 9 to slot 8, which lengthened the biceps and allowed the muscles of the upper back, lats, and abs to contribute even more force. I see some debate online over the effectiveness of the Drag Curl as a dynamic exercise for biceps isolation and development. However the isometric version works as a compound exercise rather than an isolation exercise. I've found it adds more explosion to chin up and pull ups.

Ableton Push 3 Standalone First Impressions

Plenty of videos in the Learn Push

The overview video does not mention how to get to the settings

Installing a Pack can take a long time - at least for a pack that has a 7 GB installation size.

Glad I picked the Session Drum Club pack as the first drum pack to download, as it has MPE-enabled kits. Apparently it's the only pack that has such kits.

Expressive Choir loads quickly

I tried all the sounds listed in the MPE Sounds category. I didn't find any bass or lead sounds that let me control volume with velocity. I found one lead that whose loudness could be controlled by pad pressure.

https://help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/articles/8898562812060-MPE-enabled-presets MPE-enabled presets
Initial sensitivity settings:

Threshold: 7
Drive: +4
Compand: -26
Range: 38\

VariationsForPush is a M4L device that will let you play, edit, randomize and create new Variations directly on your Push 2 or Push 3, tethered and standalone are supported.
Intro to Follow Actions