What explanation could there be for simultaneous regression/stagnation on lower rep(4-6) and progression on higher rep(7-12) ranges?

[oceanwaters]

@cheapphenonline I gained muscle faster when I use 10x3 (5-6RM. waterbury's workout.) with 45 sec rest in between sets comparing with my standard 4x8 with 2-3 min rest.

 

[lindawan]

@cheapphenonline My guess: lower rep ranges are loaded much heavier, and are more difficult to recover from. As such, a bad night of sleep can easily mess with your top set performance. On the other hand, 8-12 reps isn't all too fatiguing so progress comes easier on those sets.

 

[asperd]

@cheapphenonline Progressing on higher rep lifts is faster than lower rep lifts. It takes less time to turn a 11RM into a 12RM than to turn a 4RM to a 5RM.

This is why I don't like the 4-6 rep range. But you can utilize drop sets as a technique to get around your plateau.

 

[jdf123]

@cheapphenonline Slow twitch vs fast twitch muscles imo.

 

[lishanaidoo]

@cheapphenonline Sounds like time for a deload.