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You're correct on that. When I was on GZCLP my OHP was on 10*1 while all my other lifts were on 3*5, totally normal.
re: when to scrap it and go for a new program, it's hard to say on GZCLP, since its method of dealing with stalling is quite good. I'd say if you've gone through the full cycle (5*3 -> 6*2 -> 10*1 and back around) on a lift a couple of times and you're failing on more or less the same weights, you might have reached the limit you can get with linear progression in that lift and it might be time for a different program.
I stopped when I just felt like doing another program, which is also a legit way to decide when to change.
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Noob question; the GZCL infographic describes how you change your sets and reps when your progress reaches the point of failure. Am I right in thinking that your programme will soon start to become slightly out of sync? For example, you may have proceeded to the 6 x 2 stage on the T1 exercise you do on Mondays while still being on 5 x 3 for the T1 you do on Thursdays?
When do GZCL heads decide it's time to rip up the programme and start afresh on a new cycle?