Originally Posted by
MarinePMI
I think you're leaving out the detail of what kind of program people are on. A three day split with squats everyday is an entirely different animal than a four day split with light and heavy days as far as stress/fatigue go.
I started out lifting (before I found SS) on a four day split (one major heavy lift per day) and managed DL's 3x6. But, I plateau'ed as the weight got heavy (for me). When switching to a 3 day split with SS, I saw increases in DL again.
My point is that DL frequency is nuanced (yea, I got to use that word on here!) by the program you're following; or at least that has been my experience.