straights sets vs. rampings sets

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hello,

After doing bbm templates for well over a year, I’ve recently started doing ‘my own’ hypertrophy/developmental block, based on the things I responded well to in the templates. One question I have is whether there is a reason to choose say 6@6, 6@7x2, 6@8x2 vs. 6@7, 6@8, 6@9 - drop5% for 1-2 sets. I’ve noticed that the former is used in bbm hypertrophy templates, while I’ve seen the latter in the strength oriented templates. I’m guessing it doesn’t really matter but still curious.

Thanks

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Decgreg,

Thanks for the post. Both of the examples are technically ramping sets, though the second iteration goes up to a higher intensity than the first. If you wanted a higher average intensity, e.g. working closer to failure, you might select the higher RPE iteration.

Hope that helps!

-Jordan