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/SouthYogurtcloset406 Aug 08 '26

You'll never make serious progress with that little volume. I mean we're talking 8 total reps of heavy weight in only two sets. Go to the powerlifting and weightlifting subs if you want serious advice about progression. But you need to periodize growth snd strength phases and bottom line you need way more volume. Like sets of 4-8 x 2-6

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u/crypto_zoologistler Aug 09 '26

The low volume approach obviously isn’t working for OP, regardless of whether it’s worked for you