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5tarscream posted...

I'm increasing either my reps/sets or weight each time. The issue I have is that while I'm working out the last few sets are always a struggle. Maybe need to break the sets up and have a short 5-10 second rest before completing the full set, which I think is fine. My concern is that I'm not having any soreness or muscle pain. Like even though the work out is challenging and I feel a good pump, later that day - nothing. The next day - nothing. I'm worried that means I'm not working hard enough but the fact that the sets are challenging at the end makes me think I am.

I mean your progressive overload is improving each week. That's the main indicator you are progressing.

Soreness is actually largely genetic. Some people get sore instantly, others don't. Having no soreness isn't always an indicator of progression. Like I said, the fact you are improving each time, and the fact that your last sets are a struggle means you are essentially going to failure, or within 1 or 2 reps of failure which is pretty much ideal. So to answer your question, you are doing just fine.

The moment your progress stops for an extended period of time means you should take a deload/rest week, and restart your body to get rid of systemic fatigue.