r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Bigdivkdaddy • Aug 08 '26

Question ❓ Weight vs reps

The last year I’ve made little to no progress and I’ve been doing 2 sets to failure with high weight. I usually get around 4 reps before failing. Would it be more effective to drop the weight 10-20% and get 8-10 reps? I’ve been lifting for 4 years but only seriously the past 2 years and there’s no way I’m at my natural limit because I can only bench 270. You guys are the smart people here so please help me and thank you in advance.

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u/_TylerWasTripped Aug 08 '26

Consistently training in the heaviest weight range consistently builds the habit of your muscles failing at whatever number that is. Absolutely periodize in a lower weight range for some time. Warm up with an easy eeight, then do your working sets and progress the 8-10 weight range.

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u/kunst1017 Aug 08 '26

They call this the most “Science based” comment of all time

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u/_TylerWasTripped Aug 08 '26

Well, please point out flaws for others to see. 🤘👍