Thread: cycle pyramid with overload?

well, you can't argue with growth!

I think that's a good idea if it is working, although I am surprised that you would notice more growth using pyramids.

I use pyramid on the start of my workout cause I don't do alot of warm up sets.
normally, i keep the same weight now mostly cause its easier to keep track of where I'm at.

what exactly is this pyramid you speak of?

Originally posted by perfecto
what exactly is this pyramid you speak of?

Its working up or down with weight and sets:
Example might be, say bench press
1st set 135 x 10
2nd set 205 x 8
3rd set 225 x 6
4th set 245 x 3

I use this method some times with my first exercise for most days more of a warmup, then I'll use the same weight in the following exercises:
So after bench/ I'll go to inclines bench:
1st set 195 x 8
2nd set 195 x 6
3rd set 195 x 4

Originally posted by Scotty the Body
Its working up or down with weight and sets:
Example might be, say bench press
1st set 135 x 10
2nd set 205 x 8
3rd set 225 x 6
4th set 245 x 3

actually, just to clarify, a pyramid is when you work up AND down with the weight:

1st set 135 x 10
2nd set 205 x 8
3rd set 225 x 6
4th set 245 x 3
5rd set 225 x 6
6nd set 205 x 8
7st set 135 x 10

Originally posted by Prince
actually, just to clarify

I got so carried away with all those spam posts I forgot to finish mine.

What Prince said