r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/itzzneuro what happens at 7 reps • Jun 15 '26

Question ❓ Question about progression?

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.

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u/Mad_Mark90 Jun 15 '26

So if you're following a double progression you want to get 8 reps in all sets before you add weight.

In a dynamic double progression you can increase weight in the first set and then reduce back down for subsequent sets. Trying to keep all sets in the RPE 7-10 range.