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only a few last sets to failure?

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for example i do 4 sets 6-10 reps with the same weight

i do db incline press:

1st set: 10 reps (probably could have done 2-3 more)
2nd set: 10 reps (struggling with this one but probably could have done 1-2 reps more)
3rd set: 9 reps (really hard set, struggling for a couple of seconds with 9th rep but barely completed it by myself)
4th set: 9 reps (very hard set, done 7 reps by myself, used little partner ssistance for last 2 reps)

next workout if i hit 10,10,10,10 reps each set, ill add weight next time


do you think it is good method?

my routine looks like this:

MONDAY:
Squats 5x5-10
Leg Extensions: 3x15
Stiff leg Deads 4x10

TUESDAY:
Incline DB Press 4x6-10
Weighted Dips 4x6-10
Cambered bar Skullcrushers 4x6-10

THURSDAY:
Weighted Chins 3x4-6
BB Rows 3x6-8
Deadlifts 3x8-10
BB Curl 4x8-12

FRIDAY:
Seated BB Press 3x6
Seated DB Press 2x8-10
Seated Calf Raise 2x15 (or just 4 sets standing and no seated)
Standing Calf Raise 2x10
 
That's a fairly standard progression methodology. However, for me, I've found that I have good weeks, and bad weeks. If I finish all 10 reps on a good week, and add weight, I might end up struggling next week. So I've modified the methodology slightly for myself.

Next workout if I hit 10,10,10,-12- reps each set, I'll add weight next time.

Notice that small change in bold? It's the difference between "I was able to do 10 reps once", and "I'm very sure I can do 10 reps again". Small changes, such as a cup of coffee, extra carbs, more sleep the night before, less stress at work, etc. can have an effect on your workouts in the gym, and give you a 'false positive' that it's time to progress. Those extra 2 reps are to make sure that even if you are having a 'good day', you won't be overloaded the next week.
 
but rep range 6-10 is pretty wide ;p so even if i get less reps im quite sure ill be still in given rep range
 
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