Absurd that anyone thinks Dorian would beat a prime Ronnie. How about a 97 Dorian vs an 06 Ronnie.I think Dorian was given a gift in 97 and Ronnie wasn't extended the same grace in 06.

Say I can bench press, with 100% effort, 100 pounds for let's say 5 reps if I push to unassisted failure.

If I do sets of 2 or 3 reps, let's say I manage 8 or 9 total reps unassisted.

The growth stimulus is greater for the higher number of total reps? Or the one set that drives the muscle to momentary failure?

Has this been solved already?

Let's push the reps higher, instead of 100 pounds for 5 my absolute single set max is now 8 unassisted. Total momentary failure.

If I do 5 sets of 2 I end up with 10 total reps with the given weight. ....which is winning?

Let's deviate and now my max with 100 pounds is precisely 6 reps unassisted yet I manage 7 with small help or I get 6 full reps and 4 half reps without stopping at any point. Which is better for size? Or strength? Both?

Dear God. This is the kind of question that a beginner would ask.

Josh`s Chest Workout - 12-11-25

Seated Bench Press on Machine- 4 X 12,10,8,15   (pyramid up in weight,down again on last set)

Smith Inclines or DB Inclines - 3 X 12-10,8 constant weight....60 seconds rest)

DB Flyes - 3 X 15,12,10 (pyramid up in weight)

Cardio

Josh`s Chest Workout - 12-11-25

Seated Bench Press on Machine- 4 X 12,10,8,15   (pyramid up in weight,down again on last set)

Smith Inclines or DB Inclines - 3 X 12-10,8 constant weight....60 seconds rest)

DB Flyes - 3 X 15,12,10 (pyramid up in weight)

Cardio