Reply With QuoteI don't fully understand what your ? is but when training 4 strength usually rest time is more important than pyramids, unless maybe you are using it to break through a plateau.
X sets of X or pyramid or reverse pyramid
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X sets of X or pyramid or reverse pyramid
What are the advantages/disadvantages by using for example 5 sets of 5 on a compound movement as opossed to a pyramid or a reverse pyramid. What would be the best for pure strength?
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5x5 is good for strength but you still pyramid up to it in most cases eg:
5x 305
5 x 320
5x 350
5x max
5 x max
try a 5x5 routine for a while it can make a huge difference to your bench if you're tired of a rep scheme such as:
12,10,8,6,4In this game the quickest path to success is failure!
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