Yeah each set listed is a “working set” for the day. Each set may not be taken to failure but I do not start counting sets of a movement until I have reached my goal weight for that day. So if the goal is 500 for 5x5 on squat sets would go
Mobility and Glute Activation Drill
Bar for 20
135 for 15
225 for 5
315 for 5
405 for 3
455 for 1
500 for 5x5 last set I’d AMRAP looking for hopefully 8 to 10 plus reps there.
Each session from mobility to finish generally takes me 2 hours in the off season. Pushing toward 3 hours if in meet prep due to using wraps, multiple people squatting and it just takes longer to work up to 700 plus than it does 500.
As for passing out I don’t have the slightest idea. Seems to just be an exertion issue. I have no problem pulling lighter weights but once I hit say an RPE 9ish type weight I have to be very careful. I honest feel I have had the strength and speed to pull 700 for a long time I just can’t stay awake to do it. So, in order to pull 700 in gonna have to be strong enough to actually pull 750 or so that way it’s just an easy enough pull I don’t go to sleep haha.