Hey gang,

So I’m the midst of block 2A of the TPS Method for Powerlifting block and I’m headed into week 4 – the week that’s supposed to mimic meet day. The problem is that my lifts between weeks 2 and 3 have been pretty inconsistent – especially my deadlift. For example, on DL day during week 2, I was supposed to do 3×2 @ RPE 10. I managed to pull 425×3 and I probably had a 4th in me (I realize I’m breaking the rules by going against the program). Considering DL is, by far, my weakest lift, I was feeling pretty good. Fast forward to the same day on week 3, and I was barely able to get 425 off the ground.

Now, admittedly, due to business travel, illness, and other things, I’ve had to modify my gym schedule a bit (doing heavy bench and deadlift days back to back after a 7 hour flight was probably ill-advised).

My question to the group is, if my numbers are that inconsistent going into a max out week, how should I approach my training for that week?

Thanks again!

Joe