Differences between two heavy days structures

[tavccp]

Back that down to around 85-87% and you'll be able to get the volume in without destroying yourself. Also look into the several threads in this forum about how TM is suboptimal for most people without some sort of customization.

That exemple is for the bench

Why are u suggesting to decrease the % for the bench? if i do that i'll fail the 5 reps in the instensity day. I had 15 succesful weeks (alternating bench and press) in TM for bench and press before reseting.

The last 2 weeks for bench+ this week after the reset

vol/intensity
2weeks ago: 5x5 at 209 ; 1x4 at 229.5lbs
1 week agor: 5x5 at 211.5 + 1x8 at 135 ; 1x5 at 231.75lbs
This week: 5x5 at 213.75 + 1x10 at 135 and i'll try 234 for 5 this week

But if you talking about Squats i'll surely do that 85% thing or even 4x5 instead of 5x5

Thanks!

[Matt Stacks]

if you can't hit a 5 rm, drop down to 2 sets of 3. Then 3 sets of 2. Then five singles. Keep progressing. I think 5x5 is plenty of volume for one day. I don't think your back off set is meaningful enough to drive adaptation. Eat more. Sleep more.

[cgeorg]

Nevermind, I misread your post. If adding volume helped your bench keep moving then keep it up.