heavy/light days

[psmith123]

is there a benefit to doing days that are different rep ranges, ie if your doing an A B A routine, the first A you do heavy between 5-8 reps each exercise, next time you do A you do a lighter weight ie 10-12 reps, i guess its a form of periodisation?

 

[sassy69]

Periodization & active recovery. Absolutely.

There different cycles and cycles within cycles to accommodate growth & recovery - in the short term allowing at least 36 hrs between muscle groups to recover, and over the range of weeks to allow CNS recovery, and even further, bulker / cutter phases to grow and cut, grow and cut.

 

[vannesb]

is there a benefit to doing days that are different rep ranges, ie if your doing an A B A routine, the first A you do heavy between 5-8 reps each exercise, next time you do A you do a lighter weight ie 10-12 reps, i guess its a form of periodisation?

Yes since in works different muscle fibers! Also keppsnyour body notngettingnuse to any one rep range

 

[psmith123]

anyone else got experience of a similar thing?

 

[Flathead]

ME & Speed days are the only way I train. Periodization is key in any routine, IMO!