This is exactly what I am doing in my current training cycle. I split it up into an A/B routine, tested my 15RMs then just subtracted 10% off of that for starting loads. So each A and B workout incremented 5% and I got in 3 workouts of each. Then I backed off 5% to get some zig-zag and switched into 10s. I will do the same when I reach my 10RM, but I have also planned to start stretching out the cycle a little more by doing 2 workouts of each at a certain increment before going up etc. I will see as I go
A: BB OHP Shoulder-Pull (see a video of the difference from Face-Pulls here: ) Loaded and banded pushups Narrow grip Pulldown (chins when I get closer to 10RM) Bulgarian Split Squat Leg Curl B: Bench Face-Pulls Medium overhand pulldowns (pullups when I get closer to 10RM) Unilateral RDL (will switch over to bilateral for the 5s) Leg Extensions Occasionally throw in 1-2 sets of lateral raises - but I like to keep my workouts minimalistic and short
Ah nice, I've haven't done too many A/B routines, they look like fun, and I guess as each alternating exercise is still progressing in load it wouldn't be too much variation (it is only two exercises being alternated between I guess). Yeah I do like the more intuitive approach of not planning every load, and yeah if I find I'm coming too close to an RM too quickly, I'll also repeat a load the next workout to stretch it out a bit. I remember reading one of your articles Borge saying that it isn't absolutely crucial for load to progress each and every single workout without stopping hehe