(5'8" 142lb Female)
I was wondering what the difference is in doing my working sets of squats in 5 sets of 3 reps at the same weight? I've also recently tried playing around with my sets/reps and increasing overall poundage lifted- ex:
Currently following the 3 sets of 5 I'm at 275lbs which after a total of 15 reps equals 4,125lbs.
Now, if I do
275 1 x 3 =825lbs
280 1 x 3 =840lbs
285 3 x 3 =2,565lbs
290 1 x 2 =580lbs
(17 reps)
That is 4,810lbs overall & 685lbs more
I only ask because the lower reps & higher weight seem easier for me to handle- mostly because I'm lacking upper body strength and my upper back seems to fatigue before my legs when doing the higher reps at 3 sets of 5. I still plan on doing 3 sets of 5, but just want a change up since I'm squatting 4 days a week.
*** But am I correct in assuming that lifting overall more pounds when doing more weight and close to same reps but more sets equals an overall stronger squat? Thanks