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Universal Topics / How easy should sets feel & when do you increase weight?
« on: June 10, 2019, 02:17:59 AM »
I've heard Boris quoted saying how weights should feel like you have 1-2 reps in reserve (RIR) at all times.
If my RIR feel like 3-4+ for an extended period of time... should I bump my training maxes a bit?
Someone, on a different forum, quoted Boris saying how he recommends adding 5kg to 7.5kg... or... adding 1-2 reps per set if weights feel "too easy" for a prolonged period of time.
I decided to come here and find out for myself.
Thoughts?
If my RIR feel like 3-4+ for an extended period of time... should I bump my training maxes a bit?
Someone, on a different forum, quoted Boris saying how he recommends adding 5kg to 7.5kg... or... adding 1-2 reps per set if weights feel "too easy" for a prolonged period of time.
I decided to come here and find out for myself.
Thoughts?