Progression and safety
- Do not deliberately train to failure on the squat, Romanian deadlift or Bulgarian split squat.
- For regular loaded sessions, add the smallest increment at the top of the range on all sets. Light work and unweighted leg raises keep their control goal.
- Lower with control, through a full and comfortable range of motion, without bouncing.
- Stop neck training if you experience pain, headache, dizziness, numbness or radiating symptoms.
- Take a lighter week if performance drops for two consecutive sessions alongside persistent fatigue or joint irritation: halve the number of sets and leave 3–4 reps in reserve.








