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Originally Posted by
Justin Johnson
Hey Nick. I've been using this method with a 4 day split for a couple months now. The 5x5 strict press failed on my last session, and has been really difficult for a few weeks now. All other upper body lifts are still progressing 2.5lbs weekly with no real grind. Would you suggest to involve the hips or stretch reflex to continue going up in weight, or something else altogether?
I'm primarily performing the 4 main lifts at the moment, and only getting in chins and rows occasionally.
Last lifts and rest
Strict press - 165x5x3, failed 5th rep on 4th set. 3:30 rest
Press singles - 197.5x1x7 1:30 rest
Bench 5rm - 272.5x5
Bench volume - 247.5x5x4 3:00 rest (I'm generally a little strapped for time on this day, so I was using sets of 4 until it stopped working)