A client exceeds the top of the target repetition range with good form on repeated sessions. What progression is reasonable?
- AKeep the load and add reps until the client reaches 20 per set
- BIncrease the load about 2.5–5% and recheck reps and form
- CIncrease the load about 10–15% and recheck reps and form
- DRetest 1RM first, then raise the load from the new value
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Answer
B
Exceeding the top of the target range with good form over consecutive sessions meets the NSCA 2-for-2 guideline, so a small load increase is appropriate; repetitions and technique are then checked at the new load.
A
Continuing to add repetitions moves the stimulus toward muscular endurance and away from the planned repetition range.
C
A 10–15% jump is larger than routine progression and is likely to drop the client well below the target repetitions.
D
A maximal test is not needed to make a routine progression; repetition performance already shows readiness.
B
Exceeding the top of the target range with good form over consecutive sessions meets the NSCA 2-for-2 guideline, so a small load increase is appropriate; repetitions and technique are then checked at the new load.