Kuda, in general.what would you estimate your working sets % is to 1RM? Is your goal still strength and this works best for you? Thx
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Currently I’m using the higher reps to maintain as much muscle as I can while in a deficit so I can have more potential strength at the lower weight, but my goal will (most likely) always be to be as strong as I can. It’s difficult for me to assess what percentage my working sets are because it’s been a really long time since I’ve maxed, but I start each new training cycle with what feels like enough weight to provide a training stimulus while also allowing me to overload within a period of a few months. If I had to guess my percentages based on how they feel, they’d probably be 60 to 70 percent when I start over after a deload, but I don’t usually use percentages in terms of planning my training out.
Alright, I see. It’ll be interesting to watch how u ramp up in the next phase. I’ve realized I’ve hit a ceiling at (gym) 1RMs. Been unsure if age, 45, or not changing training method enough. Likely both. But bringing the % down and get more quality volume in is probably what I need to do.
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Yeah I’ve found that volume is the most helpful aspect of training for getting through plateaus even at lower intensities. It helps a lot with fixing issues with my form, too
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Deloading these because they felt a bit shaky
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My form kinda sucked so I’ll deload these soon
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Idk why I even click this thread anymore. I know what it is, stupid weight at even stupider volumes 
. Strong work, as usual.
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Lmao, thanks man, trying my best at this recomp but I can’t seem to get lower than 230 for some reason
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You think your body has gotten used to what you routinely demand from it?
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Yeah I think I’ve somewhat adapted to the volume except on deadlift days because those tend to make me feel like I’m dying lol. Squat exclusive and upper body days usually feel pretty good though
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