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straight sets or pyramids?
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10-13-2005, 09:26 AM
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straight sets or pyramids?
in order to gain muscle, do u guys reckon 3-4 sets of 10 is good or do you have to use that pyramid format as in weight gets higher reps get lower? thanks for reading, tom
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10-13-2005, 09:41 AM
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for me it depends on the body part and exercise. typically the 1st exercise for me I will pyramid up to my working loads
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10-13-2005, 09:53 AM
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Integrity
Join Date: May 2005
Location: England
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Definitely pyramids. Reverse as well.
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10-13-2005, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Pyramids, and reverse pyramids, plus drop sets and super sets are all good. Even straight sets once in a while are good. I'm a firm believer in mixing it up. Each week I'll do something a little different and it seems to work for me.
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10-13-2005, 11:18 AM
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The F.u.t.u.r.e
Join Date: Sep 2005
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I do pyraminds..
 always form lowest to highest.. rep range decreases from 15-4reps..eg shoulder presses stat with 20lbs, then 40, 60, 80 and 100 |
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10-13-2005, 01:24 PM
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I don't necessarily think either one is superior. However, I always warmup by acclimating the weight over the course of a few sets. I prefer to start with my heaviest working sets first, but LAM's method is good for "revving up" your central nervous system.
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10-13-2005, 01:32 PM
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http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....5-099-training
Here's a cool article on different loading patterns. |
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