hypothetical scenario

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Docs,

My DL seems to require less volume, and actually performance increases when I do less (at least short term)

From a programming perspective, which of these two options appears more desirable from a strength standpoint ie:powerlifting

1 - DL - 415x1, 365 x 5
or
2 - DL - 415x1, 325 x 5 x 2

is the higher intensity set going to drive up strength, or would you choose the other option with more volume? I know there is nuance, individuality…but can you play along here?

Thanks,
Cole

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Yes, this is called peaking.

From I programming perspective, which of these two options appears more desirable from a strength standpoint ie:powerlifting

1 - DL - 415x1, 365 x 5
or
2 - DL - 415x1, 325 x 5 x 2

These two aren’t different enough to matter, but once you’re over ~70% 1RM or so, volume tends to be more important than intensity for multi-rep sets.