I have increased my weights about 2.5-5 lbs. per workout, for every exercise. The only exceptions were when I had a really hard time finishing the reps, then I'd start the next time with that same weight again. I was doing fine until yesterday, when I hit my fourth 1B workout. The DB shoulder presses I had done 15 lbs in each hand during the third time through, and made it barely through the second set, so I tried 15 again yesterday and just could not get to 12 reps with it! I managed 11 first set, then only 10 second, and I was losing form. What the heck? I guess it was just one of those weaker days. I was working out much later in the day than usual, too, and after a full day of work, so maybe that was it. Dunno; will try the 15 pounds again next time and darn it, I WILL get through, it's only 10 reps after all!
p.s. I just realized it's 3 sets, not 2, though, DRAT!
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