Clean return to volume work. All three lifts moved well under the RPE 6 cap — no grind, no form breakdown, no symptom onset. Woke rested and the whole session felt appreciably easier than Cycle 1 Week 1, even at a higher load percentage. Context: W1 of the last cycle was 70% TM (Back Squat 175, Deadlift 240) and triggered mild cranial pressure on the deadlift sets. Today at 75% (Back Squat 190, Deadlift 255) was materially heavier, yet lower subjective cost across the board. That’s the deload paying dividends — the system absorbed the reset and is operating with more capacity than it had four weeks ago. Pull-ups added +5 lbs for the first time this program — barely noticeable. Room to move on this one over the next few sessions.