Micro loading vs rep addition

[Scott Stevenson]

Thanks for that response, Kab!

Microloading for smaller muscle group exercises will essentially be no longer loading in some cases, b/c the the percentage change in load can be quite great when moving up a standard plate.  E.g., if doing cable side laterals on some side lateral machines, a 3 plate (selectorized) jump to a 4 plate is a 33% increase.     (You can pin a 5lb plate, but even that is a large jump, whereas a 1.25 lb plate is more reasonable.)

Some of this will be very individual, IMO:  Some favor the aggressive mindset the comes along with making larger jumps in weight, whereas others do better (e.g., in keeping execution / form in check) by micro loading and simply focusing on perfectly executed reps for an equal number of or perhaps 1 or more reps.  

This can vary by exercise, as well and tendencies / need to focus on a mind muscle connection when performing a given exercise a/o targeting a weak muscle group.

-S