Thread by @strengthlogapp

I often increase weight/reps in a see-saw pattern.

1. Work up to a rep goal (i.e., 5, 10, 20 reps or whatever)
2. Increase weight by 2.5 kg / 5 lbs.
3. Work back up to rep goal.

https://twitter.com/tuff_beat/status/1409691528574902272

For set volume, ideally I like to see the number climb from low, to moderate, and finally high levels over the course of a training block (~6–8 weeks).

In the beginning you are very sensitive to new stimuli and don’t need many sets at all. Perhaps 2–3 per workout.

But as you get more accustomed to the training, you’ll need to increase the magnitude of the stimuli (e.g., the set volume) for sustained gains.

For advanced lifters, I sometimes like it when the last week or so of a block has ”too much” volume, and then follow that up with a taper/deload, or simply a very light start to the next block.

The goal?

Breaking out of homeostasis.