step-loading

Hi everyone, I just had a quick question regarding a step cycling example program. Week 1 is 3x5, Week 2 is 4x5, and Week 3 is 5x5; all done at the same weight. The number that increases from week to week, is that in relation to sets or reps? With the idea that it is easier to add on more sets...

I was re-reading Simple and Sinister’s chapter on step-loading, it occurred to me my own (mostly) calisthenics based training has moved in this direction. An example: Most pull up programmes (as written), are too much volume for me and my joints complain, so I end up modifiying. I’ve learned...