Repeating the weight from the previous session

[Kingace]

Today I came very close to failure during my last sets of squats, and I was thinking, what would be the more effective option:
- Repeat the weight of last time (Add more sets? currently doing 3x5. Saw a thread about double progression)
- Add weight even though failure is likely.
- De-load and build the weight back up again (Least popular option obviously).

Are there any benefits of repeating the weight from last time on squats (with the same number of sets/reps) ?

[Grip72]

i just started but i'm pretty sure with the program you should try it again (up to 2 more workouts) with the same weight. if you still can't lift it after 2 more workout attempts then deload

[DeadStrength]

i just started but i'm pretty sure with the program you should try it again (up to 2 more workouts) with the same weight. if you still can't lift it after 2 more workout attempts then deload

He didn't fail, so in general you would add weight next session. You never know if you'll fail til you try.

[dhw]

Go ahead and add weight. Who knows, you might have just had a bad lifting day, not enough sleep, food, etc... Odds are that you will be fine on the next workout.

[kidsoftheblackhole]

had the same issue - i did a minor deload on my last workout and was happy with my choice. of course by the program you're supposed to just add the weight, but since you don't have a coach you might as well go by feeling and try and make sure your form is good.

edit: that's if your form broke, or you thought it did - if your form was good i would probably increase the weight as supposed to.

[Kingace]

He didn't fail, so in general you would add weight next session. You never know if you'll fail til you try.

I've been on the program for over 6 months, so yeah I know what I'm doing. It's so intimidating adding weight to the bar, especially when the previous weight was extremely tough. I was just wondering if I should retry the weight so when I increase the weight next time I will be less likely to fail; I don't know if this has been proven to work.

I suppose I should go ahead and add weight next time round, next workout is on my birthday, so with a bit of luck .

Go ahead and add weight. Who knows, you might have just had a bad lifting day, not enough sleep, food, etc... Odds are that you will be fine on the next workout.

I'm pretty sure I got enough food - even though this shouldn't be an issue anyway, I've broke PR's before when on a small calorie deficit (according to cunningham) and I'm hitting the recommended protein. Sleep wasn't too great, but it wasn't too far off averaging 8 hours a night.

Hopefully it was a bad lifting day, I'll take your word for it.

[Mehdi]

You don't know whether you're going to stall or not until you do it. Sometimes the last workout was tough, and surprisingly the next one is easier. Do not be afraid of stalling, it's inevitable not to stall sooner or later. You must add weight systematically.

[lionize]

I see it completely as Mehdi has stated, - also even if you do fail, you've at least attempted and you'll come out of that workout knowing that you've lifted at a higher intensity than before and that is at least a mental success, half the battle a lot of times.

I've been at the same point on squats for 2 months now (225lb/230lb) but every time I get under 225lb I feel more confidence, not just pushing the weight but handling it with good form, even when I fail I just laugh and try again.

[DeadStrength]

He didn't fail, so in general you would add weight next session. You never know if you'll fail til you try.

I've been on the program for over 6 months, so yeah I know what I'm doing.

Sorry if I offended you somehow.

You don't know whether you're going to stall or not until you do it. Sometimes the last workout was tough, and surprisingly the next one is easier. Do not be afraid of stalling, it's inevitable not to stall sooner or later. You must add weight systematically.

+1
The only way to guarantee you won't lift it is if you don't try to lift it.

[Kingace]

Thanks for the advice Mehdi and lionize .

Also, DeadStrength, you didn't offend me at all. Although, when I read it it looks like I have been offended. I was just agreeing with you when you said 'He didn't fail the lift'. Sorry for my bad writing.

[Barry101]

Today I came very close to failure during my last sets of squats, and I was thinking, what would be the more effective option:
- Add weight even though failure is likely.

If your form was on spot, add the weight. Failure may or may not come, you do not know until you try. Your squat vs BW is great...congrats! Add some weight!

[jww38]

If your form was on spot, add the weight.

In my experience this is the important part. If you are having to use bad form to get the reps don't add weight. Otherwise add the weight.

[DeadStrength]

Thanks for the advice Mehdi and lionize .

Also, DeadStrength, you didn't offend me at all. Although, when I read it it looks like I have been offended. I was just agreeing with you when you said 'He didn't fail the lift'. Sorry for my bad writing.

No problem man, I know things can come through weird on forums sometimes, just wanted to make sure my tone didn't come through negatively.