muslimmetalhead wrote:
I have understood that training heavy and also training volume works better than only training 3-5x85-90%, because you work more fibers and shock your muscles.
I was watching an Elliot Hulse video and he advised to train a day or two @10 reps.
But would it be okay, do you think, to train say, 3 sets heavy, then 3 sets light, on one day, or would that much volume for one day tire you out halfway through, so you you train different intensities on different days?
Or to do it on the same day without too much volume, with reverse pyramids? Or, in the same vein, dropsets, which are more or less extended reverse pyramids, with low range of varying weight, without rest time. But I fear that you would lose intensity and move less weight with a dropset vs a reverse pyramid. But would it not matter as there is more intensity in a dropset?
But is it best to avoid sacrificing volume or intensity,and have like 2 heavy, one light day?
FYI the whole objective is to build strength, but I have been told to train in different ranges to further my growth.
I would say it depends. This would seem fine, provided you don't have a day with huge volume. I would opt more for drop sets and if you aren't getting growth, reverse pyramid. Maybe mix it up every few months. Me personally I don't like to go over 5 sets and only have 2 heavy sets. There is a lot of factors to consider here. Your diet, the number of exercises your doing, how much your resting, ect. The best thing I've found is just keep it simple. Now what I would do personally if it was just me is do 1 warmup set, followed by two heavy sets, then two light sets with very stick form and move the weight twice as slow as on my heavy sets, unless it's for something like squats. You have to find what works for you. Some people can do three heavy sets, I find I do better with just two heavy sets. Elliot is pretty awesome by the way. If you want I can PM you a good workout site to join.
18 May 2014, 3:38 pm
