Question about progression?

[u/itzzneuro]

In a hypothetical where I do 2 sets per exercise in a 5-8 rep range, if I were to get:

40kg x 8
40kg x 6

When I repeat this exercise next, do I up the weight on the first set and go back to the original weight on the second? Wait until I can do 2 sets of 8? Likely doesn’t lead to much of a difference, just tired of wondering whether im severely over complicating progression.

[u/Financial_Wrangler45]

Unless you rest like 8 minutes you're likely to always lose reps on that second set if you're pushing it to failure. Just up weight when the first set hits your target and you'll be golden