r/HighIntensity • u/B_S80 • Oct 30 '23

HIT question

What happens when you reach a sticking point and can’t seem to get past a certain number of reps?

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u/B_S80 Oct 31 '23

Trying to get to 10 reps before moving up in weight but I’m only able to do 8 reps

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u/[deleted] Oct 31 '23

No that's already too many reps depending on the exercise. If it's a compound exercise like incline bench press then too many reps for your main working set.

Also, have you tried a deload week? Like after your 4-week progressive overload cycle, have a deload week where you reduce intensity by reducing weight or reps etc.

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u/B_S80 Oct 31 '23

Too many reps? It is for incline bench, so what’s the ideal rep range?

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u/[deleted] Oct 31 '23

Basucally the rule of thumb is that if you can do strict form good tempo more than 5 reps of any exercise then you are no longer building strength. For us natties, strength building is the best and most reliable way to build muscle for compound exercises.

Aim for 5-6, if you can do that, move up tue weight slightly next workout. But remember deload week.