Beginning to hate 10 rep sets

[Debaser]

I did a set of Incline presses today, for 10 reps. This was after 2 5 rep sets of bench, and just didn't feel right.

There's something about the focus and anger required to knock out 5 heavy reps, that diminishes when you take it to 10. I feel like I subconsciously don't give my best effort when it's 10 reps, and can focus better on less reps.

There are a couple exceptions, support exercises and 20-rep squats. I wouldn't want to do heavy 5 rep L-flyes, and the 20-rep breathing squat is a true test of willpower and strength that is a love/hate relationship with me. I'm also hesitant to do less than 10 reps on bent-over rows because of the importance of super-strict form with that exercise.

 

[spatts]

I could see that....

 

[Mike_Rojas]

Yah, me too

 

[SOUPERMAN]

i know exactly how you feel, i've been doing the 5X5 for about 3 months and doing a set of 10 on chest days has become much more difficult... i fly through the first 5 then get to 6..7 and my muscles are saying "we aren't done yet?" lol, i know thats the point to train different muscle fibres but its still tough to stay focused doing 10 with chest now everything else is fine.

 

[psychedout]

I know exactly what you mean bro. Just feels so weird, I still do it though.

 

[casualbb]

It's good to mix up the number of reps... it trains the different energy pathways and keeps your adaptations diverse. Most guys pre-HST always do low reps. Most such dudes find that during the 15 rep phase they usually vomit after every single workout for at least one cycle.

 

[BlkWS6]

Originally posted by casualbb
It's good to mix up the number of reps... it trains the different energy pathways and keeps your adaptations diverse. Most guys pre-HST always do low reps. Most such dudes find that during the 15 rep phase they usually vomit after every single workout for at least one cycle.


I havent puked on the 15's yet, but it basically puts me on my ass sweating bullets and feeling a little dizzy.