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I had a training partner once that always snuck on more weight on the bar. For example, when I plan on doing 210 lbs for 7 repetitions, he would slap on an extra 10 (220). The big thing is I end up doing it just as easily as I was doing 210. The point to his dirty trick was my partner knew that I was stronger then I let myself think. If planned on doing this at home make sure you have a spotter.

My old training partner showed me a trick in beating the plateau effect. When we would workout he always added like 10 lbs extra without me knowing. I would do 215 lbs for 8 reps and without me knowing hed put 10 more pounds on which went to 225lbs. Funny thing is I wouldnt even notice, I thought I was still doing 215 lbs for 8 reps. The point is my partner knew I had more strength to offer then I thought. If you have any plans on doing this make sure there is a spotter present.