In block 1, day3, what is the primary function of the third slot (split squat default), i really dislike split squats so i subbed it with the leg extensions in the available prescribed exercises. I am guessing this slot is not supposed to have carryover to my squat strength. Also i am wondering what you would recommend for rep scheme if the leg extension machine has only jumps of 15-20lbs.
second, for the same day, the 2nd exercise, the inclines at my gym are preset at what looks to be a 45 degree angle only or so. I did floor press in place of the 15 degree incline, is there a different variation you would recommend more over this to make my bench press stronger? Or does it not really matter.
That slot in Powerbuilding 1 is mostly for hypertrophy, though as you know, the transference between strength- and hypertrophy-focused training is quite high. I’d probably noodle on why you don’t like split squats a bit more and see if there’s some variation of a unilateral squat you’d be willing to do, only so we don’t avoid them entirely for too long. That said, leg extensions are cool too. I don’t think leg extensions need a separate rep scheme, though I do think they can be harder to progressively overload in small increments. Not a huge issue because the sets are taken close enough to failure to work about the same. I wouldn’t worry about it.
For the bench press question, floor press is one of the available exercises from the drop down menu. I personally like the floor press for bench press development. Two of my other favorite options would be a board press or a close grip bench press. You’ll have to see what you respond to personally though!
I almost forgot, a question about double progression. If the RX is 8-12 @8 then @8 then @10, if the first set takes 15 to get to @8, but by the third set you still cant make 12 @10, would you cap the first set at 12 no matter the rpe, or do as many reps as needed to get to the prescribed rpe?