Hello! I am currently running 12 week strength my second time through. My question pertains to the percentages used for rep work based off of a single at RPE 8 for all competition lifts during the program. Do I do these as prescribed even if they feel too light? Or should I be raising the weight to keep my 5x5 or 4x4 around an RPE 8? When I do a single at 8 and then subtract 20% to do a 5x5, some days it feels too light and I think I could go heavier while still leaving to reps in the tank. I know this work is supposed to be sub maximal and I am not planning on overshooting the rep work, but some days it feels like an rpe 7. Thanks ahead of time!
Nah, the back off work should feel pretty light in that phase. 3-4 minute rest periods would be advised as well.
Ok thanks Jordan!