3rd fail on OHP SSLP

[Royce Nichols]

I agree. But for me, the press is a bitch and to go from 150 to 200, I added SHIT TON of volume and also integrated inclined bench to my programming. 45 reps every2 weeks for me was not doing it.

Agreed but no need to do so unless needed and other issues are hammered out. I took my press to 200 on LP.

[eavdr10]

Agreed but no need to do so unless needed and other issues are hammered out. I took my press to 200 on LP.

I bought micro plates, I'm dropping to 147.5 for my next session, i want to see if i can get the 3x5 on it. If not i am going to deload, and start micro loading

[Adam Skillin]

I bought micro plates, I'm dropping to 147.5 for my next session, i want to see if i can get the 3x5 on it. If not i am going to deload, and start micro loading

Back up just a little and get a running start. Maybe 142.5 this workout, then 145, then 147.5.

[Establishing Strength]

I would personally deload ~5-10% and then approach your current a bit more slowly (microload around 140 lbs upwards) and see how much further past 150 you can get. When you start failing again I would then switch to 5 sets of 3.

[eavdr10]

Back up just a little and get a running start. Maybe 142.5 this workout, then 145, then 147.5.

Will do. Thanks for your advice Adam, you have been a great help, not just on this question but on others I have had since joining the forum. It's appreciated

[eavdr10]

I would personally deload ~5-10% and then approach your current a bit more slowly (microload around 140 lbs upwards) and see how much further past 150 you can get. When you start failing again I would then switch to 5 sets of 3.

I'll give it a shot, thanks

[droach3]

On a side note, I find your fail patter interesting. I usually fail at the first set and hot another rep or 2 on a subsequent set, then fail again on the third. Something like 3,5,4

Totally how I fail at OHP. Always 354 or 453

[TommyGun]

I took my press to 200 on LP.

Damn. Getting to a 200 lb OHP on a LP is impressive Royce what was your body weight as you worked your LP? Is it safe to assume you were 225 lbs or so? Please say yes so I can feel better about myself.

[Royce Nichols]

Damn. Getting to a 200 lb OHP on a LP is impressive Royce what was your body weight as you worked your LP? Is it safe to assume you were 225 lbs or so? Please say yes so I can feel better about myself.

Haha thanks man. Yeah I gained 50 pounds on LP (190-240).