Training to Failiure - then periodization.

[marty 600]

Hiya guys,


Training to Failiure - then periodization.
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I'm back again!


I think I've got the idea. Can I run it through with you guys?

I understand that I can't train to failiure indefinately, the Nervous system will be shot eventually.

What I should do is: I can train to failiure, say for 3 weeks, then periodalize for 3 weeks, then back to "train to failiure" for 3 weeks etc.


Hows my program for the 1st cycle?


1st 3 weeks: Train to failiure
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2 times a week:

Day 1:
Barbell Bench Press
Squat


Day 2
Dead Lift
Shoulder press
dumbell Rows



2nd 3 weeks: Periodization
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once a week - Get a good muscle pump and good technique, rather than lift heaviest possible.

Dumbelll Bench Press
Dead Lift variation
Shoulder press Variation - Barbell?


I've never actually done Periodization before (Hope thats the correct term.) Hope you can throw some advice my way about that!


Cheers
Martin

 

[Witchblade]

I think you'd do well to read up some more on periodization in the stickies. It's more than rotating failure or no failure.

The 5x5 program looks a bit like what you have in mind. Try that.

 

[fUnc17]

You may or may not overwork your CNS in the short run, but be sure you WILL be overtraining in the long run.

do what witchblade said. there is no need to train to failure. You need your body to do other things besides lift weights in the gym.

 

[marty 600]

Hiya Guys,


Thats for the input! I read the article - intersting - but now need to apply to my aims.....


I should have really said:
My primary goal is Strength Gain, not body building.


I understand I need to lift heavy to get strength gains. However, I'm concerned with how to approach it as a long term project.


Cheers
martin


PS:
I've stuffed myself full of Creatine for the last week, and will hit the gym tonight for the 1st time in ages - wish me luck!