One set over three?

[AirCartman]

I've read in various places that you can do 1 set of any exercise, and if it causes enough resistance you dont need to do any more because that can lead to overload? I am just wondering all your thoughts on this theory. It would significantly cut down time at the gym if you did only 1 set of anything instead of 3-4. Do those extra sets really make a difference or are they filler?

 

[P-funk]

do a search on HIT (high intensity training).

 

[Uzi9]

I do HIT, one set to faliure, IMO its the best way to train.

 

[reg56]

I do HIT, one set to faliure, IMO its the best way to train.

Do you do any warm up sets?

 

[ericnb_98]

Yes, you should do one moderate/light warmup set, the HIT method works but need to be used to lifting because the amount of weight you use puts alot of stress on your bones and joints. Remeber you are doing one set of 6-8 rep with failure at 8. It saves you time at the gym though, I was really sore when I changed over to it until my body adjusted. There was a decent article on it in Flex Magazine I believe it was last month.

 

[P-funk]

Yes, you should do one moderate/light warmup set, the HIT method works but need to be used to lifting because the amount of weight you use puts alot of stress on your bones and joints. Remeber you are doing one set of 6-8 rep with failure at 8. It saves you time at the gym though, I was really sore when I changed over to it until my body adjusted. There was a decent article on it in Flex Magazine I believe it was last month.

yea I read that article when I was at the bookstore. It sucked my nuts.

 

[Squaggleboggin]

There are also lifters who train once every six weeks. This is because their training is so intense that it really takes that long for a full recovery. In fact, they may even do just three sets of doubles with 95% of their 1RM or two sets of singles with their 1RM. Sure, this doesn't sound very taxing because pretty much everyone has maxed out at some point in his/her life, and none of us had to take off six weeks for it, but keep in mind that these are world-class athletes lifting hundreds and hundreds of pounds, with intensity that is most likely above what we experience.