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@lylemcd

To put this in more concrete terms, beyond a certain point, there is an intensity threshold that has to be crossed to have a training effect. Endless pushups or whatever probably don’t do that.

But consider a powerlifter with two options

doing 10 sets of 3 (30 reps) at 80-85% of maximum. A challenging but doable workout

doing 6 sets of 1-2 (6-12 reps) as 90%

The first is triple the volume above the required intensity threhsold to stimulate gains. But it wo’nt prepare him for competitino per se. The singles at 90%+ will prepar him for competition but may be too hard on his body, CNS do do regularly.

So he might do 4-6 weeks of volume oriented work waving around 80-85% with the occaaional single at 90% and then move to more 90% work for 2-3 weeks before tapering to a peak.

I hope that makes sense.

Lyle

I wouldn’t do the single 90%, there is a lump in the middle of the taper