How do you vary loads without using %'s or RPEs π€? I use REP RANGES because it both gives a limit on days when you're killing it AND helps you adjust on days when your mind shows up to work but your body doesn't.
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[When we've been working together long enough for us both to know your general abilities, I can give you TARGETS, but even then you will know those are suggestions to make the best decision in the moment]
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Some days you FEEL + PERFORM AMAZINGLY WELL.
Maybe you squatted 165 lbs for 3 last week, but this week 5 reps happen like a warm-up. These days are SO MUCH FUN! You get to ADD WEIGHT + work to find your strongest 3r for today.
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Other days that 165 lbs you usually squat for 5 is a STRUGGLE BUS π for 3-4 reps.
NO WORRIES. This is part of the process. You have OPTIONS:
1οΈβ£ Hone your technique for 3-4 reps on each set. Get in, get out. Done.
2οΈβ£Drop a bit of weight + aim for 5 reps to get some quality work in.
3οΈβ£Work on your mental + emotional approach + demand 5 reps on the next two sets.
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ALL of these approaches are appropriate in the right context. But rep ranges allow you some FREEDOM + FLEXIBILITY to select the appropriate option for you on this particular day.
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The above is one example of how to use rep ranges but on the next slide are 3 different methods of approaching rep ranges in your training.
Again - you've got OPTIONS + there is no single right way to use them. As long as you keep your PROGRAM GOAL in mind + aim to apply the principle of PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD [see previous post], anything will work.
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LOVE or HATE some rep ranges? Let me know.