[galt-jw]

Two issues. The first. It is not possible to increase reps, and/or weight, every workout, or you would be benching a thousand punds for high digit sets....The normal Powerlifting protocal, produces by far, the greatest stregnth gains, and muscle hardness...3-5 reps...few sets...

of course not. that would be absurd, and goes without saying. that gains should be continous within the potential of genetics when adequate rest time is given is all the point entails, and is valid. it means, in order to gain reps and strength, recovery must be sufficient to lay down new muscle tissue. most systems have folks overtraining.
if you havent increased in reps or strength since your last workout of the muscle group, only a few things will account for it: incomplete recovery, which involves a ton of variables, inadequate stimulation of the growth response, that is, the need to stimulate other types of muscle fiber, or genetic limit.

[HELLRAISER II]

I have found that a "max" lift 1 time a month will give good results, but you also mention genetics & that is probably the best indicator of what type of lifts you will be strong at and what the limit of someone's potential to be.

[hobbes1]

in order to gain reps and strength, recovery must be sufficient to lay down new muscle tissue.

No. That's my point. Mentzers over generalized statement about adequate rest leads to that inaccurate conclusion.

Listen Closely. There is NO BODYBUILDER on the PLANET, that can compete, with the poundage moved by competent powerlifters......And they train In small sets, and Often. Hell, the Bulgarians used to train 8 or morehours a day EVERY day, when they were at the Top of the Iron Game. And under the Heavyweights, you would be hardpressed to find finer physiques....