Split sets? Good or not

[time2getbig]

Hey bros, I am currently working each muscle twice a week ( I have to to grow) and the first time I hit the muscle I do 4x8 and later in the week I do 4x20 (with exaclty 1/2 the weight of the 4x8 routine). My question is this, sometimes on my 4x8 days I can only get 6 then pause for about 10 sec and finish the last two. For example, Monday I did incline dumbell press with 85's. For all four sets I got 6 then paused and finished the last two. Should I continue this practice or drop weight to get all eight? Any comments would be appreciated! Thanks

 

[JKurz1]

IMHO, 20 reps of anything (save maybe squats once a month) is a total waste of energy and time........does zero for me.......

 

[time2getbig]

thanks jkurz, it really helps me develope strength while remaining cut

 

[BOOEY]

You shouldn't stick to precise numbers, but rather ranges. If Day 1 you plan on lifting heavy, reps should range between 3-6. If you have a light day, 10-12 reps should work nice.

But if you really want to get that eight reps for the inclines, you're gonna have to work on your strength, only way to do that is to lift heavy.