A question for anyone: what rep ranges have you found to be most effective during the off season? I typically read that low rep/high weight schemes are most effective for developing maximal strength while hypertrophy is best served by using slightly less weight and higher reps.
At the moment I'm using sets of 3x5 (squat) and 1x5 (deadlift) twice a week, aiming to increase strength primarily. I use enough weight so that the last rep is difficult to finish but I don't go to failure. I will likely back off the loads around October/November depending on how things are going and as my cycling base miles start to increase. I've been lifting on and off for over twenty years but I have rarely had a consistent leg training plan. The end goal is an increase in my sprint performance next season.