Decrease, Increase, or Static weight???

[shainesboostin]

Simple, yet most havent been able to answer...

When doing a typical 3x10 3x5 or 4x8 (Just use those for argument sake) What is the benefit of either Decreasing, Increasing, or Keeping the weight the same "static", each set?

If you keep the weight the same each set, in theory you shouldnt be able to hit the same amount of reps each set due to being fatiged from the previous set unless your not going close to fail at all the first couple or few?

If you INCREASE, each set, it seems like you would go down reps each set if you go to fail correct? IE: 225x10 240x8 275x4 (again argument sake numbers)

LAST if you DECTREASE would it be to hit your target number at fail each set? Ie: 225x10 205x10 185x10

 

[tshirttemplate]

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[RJ]

shane, the answer lies in the fact that simply, as often as possible, we want to get stronger.

You're question has a ton of variables, mainly because 3x10 on bench is gonna fatigue you alot sooner than 3x5. Either way, try to increase the weight every week. Even if its microloading (less than the 2.5lbs plates per side).

If you add 5lbs every other week to your bench, thats 130lbs. Doesn't sound like much each week, but imagine at the end of next year being able to lift another 130lbs on your bench, squat, deadlift!! Bet you can't count on one hand the number of guys that actually do that in your gym huh? Cause they don't. We all fall victim to it.

But we must get stronger to get bigger. That involves alot of things, but the primary (besides eating) is lifting more each week. Its just that simple IMO.

 

[SenseiMiagi9494]

dont limit yourself by tagging your sets 3x10, or 4x5, etc.....those numbers arent meant to be hit every set...you rep till failure. increasing weight is as stated above, a tool to increase strength. every rotation you should be either trying to do more weight, or more reps with the previous weight. strength=progress in general.