Back with another question in working through the BB template. In terms of “judging” progression throughout the training block; should we focus more on compound movements as opposed to isolation/single joint exercises? For example, it’s easier to add 5-10 LBs to squats, bench, leg press and track progression week to week when compared to something like pec-deck fly or leg extensions…especially if the machine at the gym has 15LB weight jump increments. Hope that made sense.
Thanks!!
Yea, I wouldn’t judge progression based on the isolation lifts, though I would try and progress them via adding reps and/or weight as you’re able to do so.
For isolation movements in Hypertrophy I, I complete the highest number of reps prescribed (20 reps) for all sets with a weight before moving on to the next weight. I’m usually able to do the minimum reps (12 reps) with the next weight jump, and continue to increase the reps and repeat. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out this easily (with lateral raises for example). In this case, I do the first few reps with the heavier weight, and then complete the remaining reps with the previous session’s weight.
I like that strategy.