Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
There are many strategies that can be implemented in regards to back off sets, but a current one I have been finding really good utility with is ascending back off sets. In this method, after your top set you are taking a decent drop back, and then re-ascending back up in weight to another "top set" or somewhat heavy back off set. This is nothing new by any means, but in my latest YouTube video I break down the full reasoning behind this. I discuss the 4 main reasons I may program this based on characteristics with responses I see from individual lifters. I look at how to program ascending back off work and why I bias to an RPE approach with this strategy. And lastly I take a look at some data breaking down the actual performance of one of my lifters in regards to their performance with ascending back off sets vs a % drop from their top set and how this decreased the strength drop off we saw, increased their quality of back off work, and decreased their intra set fatigue accumulation.
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Programming Series Part 2: Absolute/Relative Intensity Progression: youtube.com/watch?v=E0zoWLshquU
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There are many strategies that can be implemented in regards to back off sets, but a current one I have been finding really good utility with is ascending back off sets. In this method, after your top set you are taking a decent drop back, and then re-ascending back up in weight to another "top set" or somewhat heavy back off set. This is nothing new by any means, but in my latest YouTube video I break down the full reasoning behind this. I discuss the 4 main reasons I may program this based on characteristics with responses I see from individual lifters. I look at how to program ascending back off work and why I bias to an RPE approach with this strategy. And lastly I take a look at some data breaking down the actual performance of one of my lifters in regards to their performance with ascending back off sets vs a % drop from their top set and how this decreased the strength drop off we saw, increased their quality of back off work, and decreased their intra set fatigue accumulation.
#powerliftingprogram #powerliftingtopset #powerliftingprogramming #powerliftingcoach #powerliftingbackoffset #powerlifting #squat #benchpress #deadlift
Programming Series Part 2: Absolute/Relative Intensity Progression: youtube.com/watch?v=E0zoWLshquU
Subscribe to Powerlifting Now: powerlifting-now.com
Buy Strength Now Programs: strength-now.com
Instagram: instagram.com/prs_performance
Website: prsontheplatform.com
