Recommendations for RIR program?
I ran SBS reps in reserve back in 2023 I did 14 weeks of the program and then quit early.
I'm wanting to run it again. And I'm looking for recommendations from those of you who have ran it multiple times and any tips and tricks you have found for getting maximum results.
I'm 5' 8" 200 LB and I'm going to run it on a calorie deficit, I'm trying to hit 185 by the end of May. And 175-180 by the end of June.
I'd really like my bench to grow as I've never had a good bench compared to my deadlift and squats. And since I'm cutting weight I will also be prioritizing bodyweight exercises. So I'd like to hit a PR on weighted Dips and I currently can't do pullups but I plan on doing assisted pullups a few times a week to be able to do sets of 8-10 bodyweight by the end of the program.
Also last time I ran SBS RIR I never felt fully recovered my joints were always stiff and always sore. If I understand the program right I'm supposed to keep pushing myself lifting with a specific weight and rep range for the week until I've hit 7 sets? Do you guys find you can consistently get 7 sets every week on every lift without overtraining? Or do you guys stay in the 4-6 set range?
Any advice people have would be helpful