Thread: How many reps? Shannon Pittman's Volumetic Training

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Never even heard of this type of training. A link would be useful.

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Bodybuilding.com - Shannon Pittman - Volumetric Progression!

So basically you just add a set every week?

Isnt explained very well, and doesnt seem particularly well thought out or groundbreaking.

Basically it just looks like some sort of really basic escalating density training.

As for your questions:

1 - I have no idea. Badly written article.
2 - Dont go to failure if you can help it. Failure = bad.
3 - He said keep the reps constant, start at 90% of the weight you usually use for a particular rep range, and add a set every week.
4 - Never tried it.

Personally, it doesnt look like the guy REALLY knows what he's talking about.

What training are you doing right now?

What are your goals?

Have you read the stickied topics here? The program ideas laid out in them are far better than that stuff.

I haven't really started any type of program as such. I'm 60 and it seems I have a lot of set-backs with my "OLD BODY", I'm pulling this or that the wrong way or something to interrupt training, also had a Rotator Cuff impingement, had to get an injection on right shoulder. Now doing RC rehab to built strength.

I'm over that now but am very cautious about lifting heavy.

I guess my goal at this time is to maintain what gains I have made and to be more in a "Conditioning Mode".

I agree the explanation by Shannon P. is lacking, It appealed to me I guess because of knowing when to add weight, it was sort of automatic.
But as I think about it now it appears that it would a take a huge amount of time for the later workouts. Ex: 8 exercises times six sets, each with maybe 2 min. rests would be exhausting!
Thanks for your reply and input! Walt1

since you are older you really need to pay attention to your body and feel it out the odds of muscle damadge are higher the older you get wich i am sure you already know i would say take your time feel it out monitor your progress maybee every couple workouts start with a little more wieght than your previous workout see how it feels just take it slow and your body will tell you what it can do but dont make a huge jump in the wieght. just take it slow plenty of stretching would also be advisable make sure your muscles are warmed up before interducing heavy loads

Originally Posted by walt1

I haven't really started any type of program as such. I'm 60 and it seems I have a lot of set-backs with my "OLD BODY", I'm pulling this or that the wrong way or something to interrupt training, also had a Rotator Cuff impingement, had to get an injection on right shoulder. Now doing RC rehab to built strength.

I'm over that now but am very cautious about lifting heavy.

I guess my goal at this time is to maintain what gains I have made and to be more in a "Conditioning Mode".

I agree the explanation by Shannon P. is lacking, It appealed to me I guess because of knowing when to add weight, it was sort of automatic.
But as I think about it now it appears that it would a take a huge amount of time for the later workouts. Ex: 8 exercises times six sets, each with maybe 2 min. rests would be exhausting!
Thanks for your reply and input! Walt1

Yeah, i wouldnt go for something like that even for me, and i dont have those issues to worry about.

My advice would be to start out basic, light, and work up from there. Theres honestly only so much information anybody can give over a message board, but a Fullbody split 2 or 3 times a week, perhaps 4 movements in each, as light as you feel comfortable with.

Pick 2 upper body movements (a push and a pull) and the same for lower body. A few sets per movement in a highish rep range or something.

To be honest, it might be worth looking for a good trainer who can assess your level and design a really tailored program for YOU.

agree with Gazhole. start light and learn good form and motion to prevent injury. warm-ups are important too.

gaz is on the right track you may want to search for a trainer who is expierienced in training people who are a little older than the average gym rat. there are most likely at least a couple trainers in your area that are expierienced in that type of training and with a trainer that will help with your shoulder problems a trainer can help identify what exercises will help you and not hurt in a forum it is rather hard to get a good physical assesment with out a lot of knowledge on your current physical standings