r/leangains • u/Bulky_Assistant_3263 • 13d ago

Reverse pyramide

Ive been using RPT with leangains for the last 4 month. Body composition never been better. I’m not as strong as I used to be when using 5x5, but happy with the way I feel and look. But I’ve reached a level, where I feel like 6-8reps for deadlift and 6-12reps for squats are too much and fatigue is getting in the way of decent lifting. Has anyone had success decreasing reps to like 4-6 and 4-8. Or should I just reduce the weight and build back up?

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u/Old-Amphibian6483 13d ago

How strong are you in each lift in relation to your bw?

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u/Bulky_Assistant_3263 13d ago

67kg BW. Deadlift 145kg x 6. Squats 95 x 6. BP 85 x 6. Last week.

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u/Old-Amphibian6483 13d ago

Pretty decent. But I think you have a lot more to give without needing to make adjustments to the program. With that said, it might be time for some deload days. Lower the weights by 15% and go for the pump. If it still feels tough afterward, you could try eating more.

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u/CuriousIllustrator11 4d ago

Your calculated 1RM, 174:114:102, has the ratio 5.11:3.35:3 which is almost the golden ratio of 5:4:3. Just a little stronger in squat (which is also my weakest) and you’ll be there.