Usaully 3-5 reps. How should the reps be? Not near failure right (at least for the main lifts)?
Hard to explain. I mean like I feel as if I cant exert max force. Weight moves slow usually (even when the weight isnt too “heavy”). If that makes sense?
Yep, these usually a good place to start.
also get a lot of basic minerals/ vitamins in like zma and d3
perfect world have some supps also like Biotest Surge products and quality fish oil
What are biotest surge products? test boosters?
Definitely near failure; just not TO failure. Push yourself for the PR sets.
I usually stop when rep speed slows down considerably or 1-2 off failure. What about the accessory work?
If you mean the assistance work, don’t overthink it. Just get in the reps.
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if on a budget just take i/2 a scoop of Surge recovery intra workout -still makes a significant difference