8 X 3 on squat

CUI,

The 8x3 that I mentioned in another thread was regarding the introduction phase of the squat/deadlift/bench press.

You are right that you need to use a weight that the athlete can lift 10-12 times. The SOLE purpose of this method is to become more efficient at the particular lift you are introducing.

As for rest intervals, they really don't matter here. The weight will be too light to cause very much fatigue. I've always worked in 4 or 5 man teams, so the time it takes for the entire team to get through a set is the amount of time for the rest interval. Usually takes 1 to 1.5 minutes, depending on how much instruction you are giving.

Buckeye is right about the rest intervals for Max Effort work and Dynamic Effort work, but those types of effort are not necessary if you have athletes needing the introductory phase.

Hope all that made sense!

Let me know if I can help more.

Jimbo Hale