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I've been doing 2 sets for most exercises (save for 1 set "finishers" for chest and back) for awhile now, and I've found something similar. One thing I might go back to for bench is having the first set be my "strength" set (4-6 rep range) and my second being a lighter and closer to failure set (8-10). For the last few months, I've just been doing both sets in the 6-10 rep range. It's...fine (?)...but I don't know that I'm making the same progress I have in the past.
I think this is a great idea, it felt better dropping a bit of weight on the peck dec for better control/form/reps, and I think I just needed a bit more reps to really work the muscle on the bench.
Legs today, I'm going to 20 plates on the press if my body holds up. I tweaked my abs/oblique, and I'm scared I may pop.
Feel better @Evaniel @Mannahnin !

