I disagree with you. Its over 10 years ago I medaled in an national powerlifting competition. Nowadays I just want to lift some weights, and have no intention of following a set program ad I have no end goals other than to keep healthy and fit. I'm pretty sure im not the only one who likes some variation without going full crossfit.
But you're not a novice, you clearly know what you're doing. I'm saying that somebody who's just starting out and doesn't know how to do a proper squat shouldn't be tinkering with their sets too much.
