Pause or Add Weight?

[stl rick]

My last Standing Presses were tough.

I finished the 3 work sets of 5, but I'm wondering if I should not add weight (2.5 lbs) this session to avoid a possible failure/re-set. Does it make more sense to add the weight and fail? My understanding is that a person can attempt a weight 3 times before requiring reset?

Thanks.

[Alex Bond]

I bet you can do it even though the last time it was hard. That you got stronger in between is the whole point of linear progression.

[gman]

Another option is to take smaller jumps on the press.

[Rezart Erindi]

My last Standing Presses were tough.

I finished the 3 work sets of 5, but I'm wondering if I should not add weight (2.5 lbs) this session to avoid a possible failure/re-set. Does it make more sense to add the weight and fail? My understanding is that a person can attempt a weight 3 times before requiring reset?

Thanks.

Well you should try to add wight, and a 2.5lb jump for the press is OK. You shouldn't add wieght only if you cann't complete the 3x5 across.

[gzt]

Add weight. Consider finding a way to microload even smaller.

[PVC]

What weight are you pressing? How long have you been taking 2.5 lb jumps?