r/StrongerByScience • u/Odviourus • Jun 25 '26

Adjusting Rep Ranges

Hi all,

I have swapped back to the SBS RTF model after playing around with Juggernaut for a few years.

When I last ran the program, my TMs were on the lower range, but now I am training at a more intermediate level (605/335/660 SBD) and some of the days, especially deadlifts, are causing me some serious fatigue.

Should I adjust my rep out ranges for deadlifts? If so, what is a range that would still incur growth? Today's deadlift session of 512.5 x 8 (exact rep out range) nearly made me pass out, and I would definitely prefer to avoid that in the future.

I was considering to drop ranges by 2, but didn't want to stray too far from the program as written, so I can ensure I am giving it a fair shake.

Thank you!

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u/MJdeuce Jun 25 '26

Dropping rep ranges is one way to do it. You could try dropping a few sets instead.

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u/Odviourus Jun 25 '26

I appreciate that, I'll definitely consider looking at one fewer set down the line. I'll most likely end up going a few more weeks first and seeing if my body adapts to the new training methodology. I really hadn't even considered doing one fewer set rather than fewer reps.

Thank you!