Beating numbers

[Scott Stevenson]

OK, So currently in week 4 of my first blast using FT. Yesterday was the first attempt at beating previous numbers from wk 1.

For quad we used a H/S plated loaded leg ext. I hit 90k for 12 on wk 1 and managed 100k for 9 on wk 4 (yesterday).

So I was just wondering when increasing weight obviously numbers will drop but how do I guage my progression. ie. If I was to hit 150k Squat for 12 then manage only 6 for 160k Would that still be classed as progression?

As the reps have dropped by half for only a 10k increase in weight.

I understand if im hitting a 6 then the following workout I can keep the same weight and try and beat my previous reps. Its just when I get ready to increase weights whats a good weight to rep ratio for progression.

Hope this makes sense.

Lol

Dens gave a great answer, but I want to clarify a few things.

For loading sets, your main focus of progress is the compound set, not the isolation movement.

So, while that's a good movement for the knee extension, what's more important is what you did for your compound thigh exercise that day.

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Also you mention a squat. I think you are talking hypothetically here to gain understanding. (You use, i.e., which stands for "that is." You'd used that when you are restating what happened. "E.g." would be used to give an example, as when presenting something hypothetically. )

If you were to go from 150kg x 12 to 160kg x 6, I'd not consider that a progression, generally speaking, all other things being equal.

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Again, Dens addressed progression really well. I'll just add that if you don't progress each and every time, don't throw out the baby with the bathwater. Make note if you can tell why you might have had a bad day. (Poor sleep, missed meal or what have you) and give it another go before changing exercises or changing the order of exercises when zig-zagging.

-S