Linear Progression Question

[DoctorLoomis]

Let’s assume the lifter is doing the SS program perfectly. Lifting, eating, rest, etc are all textbook. The only variation this lifter does is not loading the bar maximally....in other words if he COULD’VE added say 15 pounds to the bar from the last workout, he only adds say 10 pounds. It is still linear progression but it’s not maximal. Is there any detriment to this other than it will take him longer to get as strong as we would’ve if he’d added more weight each session?

[Hayden-William Courtland]

No detriment other than dragging out the program unnecessarily. Note also, if the individual could have taken 15 pound jumps, they likely haven't dialed in their working weights well.

[Robert Santana]

Let’s assume the lifter is doing the SS program perfectly. Lifting, eating, rest, etc are all textbook. The only variation this lifter does is not loading the bar maximally....in other words if he COULD’VE added say 15 pounds to the bar from the last workout, he only adds say 10 pounds. It is still linear progression but it’s not maximal. Is there any detriment to this other than it will take him longer to get as strong as we would’ve if he’d added more weight each session?

In addition to what was already said, this is a problem that I've repeatedly seen on the deadlift. Adding 5-10 lb early on when the lifter could have added 15-20 lb. The detriment is his squat gets heavy and his back is too tired to deadlift.