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Steelheart Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 492) |
posted June 10, 2000 07:00 PM
  
Just wanted to know what worked for you guys. I mostly prefer heavy low reps and sets. 1-2 sets per exercise 4-6 reps. Just re-read Arnold Swarzenegger's Encyclopedia where he recommends High Volume. What are your takes? IP: Logged |
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BACKDRAFT Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 74) |
posted June 10, 2000 08:29 PM
Both done in respect of each other,both of them have there benefits.Depends what your goal at the time is. IP: Logged |
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Steelheart Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 492) |
posted June 10, 2000 08:33 PM
As always..Muscle size with no increase in fat. Im happy at 10% IP: Logged |
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cackerot Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 47) |
posted June 10, 2000 09:30 PM
define high and low volume. IP: Logged |
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Steelheart Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 492) |
posted June 10, 2000 09:37 PM
crackrot=  High Volume as in 10-15 sets as opposed to my usualu 4-6 sets. 2X per week each body part as opposed to 1X per week. Im considering this for my monday/thursday workout. BP 5 X 12-10-8-6-6 [This message has been edited by Steelheart (edited June 10, 2000).] IP: Logged |
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cackerot Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 47) |
posted June 11, 2000 12:12 AM
give high volume a try since you have been on low volume for so long. how long are you planning on doing this? IP: Logged |
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Steelheart Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 492) |
posted June 11, 2000 10:03 PM
Im starting tomarow, right from arnolds book, maybe its what I need. Maybe its my style of training. IP: Logged |
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Vitaman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 275) |
posted June 12, 2000 08:46 AM
I prefer low volume but will mix it up once in a while. IP: Logged |
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TRIHARD Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 44) |
posted June 12, 2000 08:57 AM
I trained like this for years, the result was that i was very lean all year round, but didn't really gain.I think its ok to train a specific lagging bodypart with high volume for a short period, just to shock the muscle but for overall gains i'd stick to low voume work. IP: Logged |
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BigWh1tey Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 65) |
posted June 13, 2000 12:46 AM
Both have worked for me . I periodize my training , though not formally . Ill go through the winter months with lower volume/ heavier weights and a greater emphasis on true power type training , Then i switch up to a higher volume moderate weight routine that employs more sets , reps , and isolation movements . For me the keys are intensity , consistancy , and momentary muscle failure. Read some of the Arthur Jones or Mike Mentzer stuff ( even Yates "Blood and Simmons training techniques ( both what he Guts"), Louie Simmons ( westside barbell) , and Parrillo . I guess everything i do is based on mentzers theories of recovery and recommends and dosent recommends for powerlifting ) ------------------ IP: Logged |
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renagade Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 93) |
posted June 18, 2000 12:20 AM
Always change it up. Your bodies like a truck on a muddy road. If you stayin the same path you'll get stuck in a rut after awhile but if you change it up every once in awhile your odds of getting stuck will be less. IP: Logged |
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genF Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 3) |
posted June 18, 2000 04:06 AM
I tried 30 sets/week/bodypart that really fucked me up. Now I find 5 sets twice a week for 3 weeks and then 1 week rest works well. You can add 10lb to your bench the week you come back from the rest. IP: Logged |
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MrMuscle Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 896) |
posted June 18, 2000 04:18 AM
i prefer the usuall 3 sets 12,8,6 reps..although i am intriged by arnolds imense training..he had to live in the gym man...i cant see any other way he could have oulled it of ------------------ "...damn you for not giving my TEST" - Metallica IP: Logged |
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XdawgX Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 17) |
posted June 18, 2000 01:14 PM
personally, i'm all about low volume. i've been on max-ot for 5 weeks and i'm loving it. IP: Logged |
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mac sloan Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 78) |
posted June 18, 2000 10:36 PM
I like the low volume. IP: Logged |
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MaxMuscle Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 112) |
posted June 19, 2000 04:26 AM
I low volume when I train for mass and strength. When I want to cut up or lose body fat, I like to use high volume training. I get more of a defined body. IP: Logged |
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JustinM Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 16) |
posted June 19, 2000 12:34 PM
Your goal is to make yourself sore..(not the ultamate goal..)..so a little of both..i usually do three sets like 8 reps then on the last set ill go real lite and do 30 reps...and it will kill...always change..you want to shock your body IP: Logged |
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Vovan Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 12) |
posted June 20, 2000 07:19 AM
Low volume rulezz for mass,High volume - for cutting cycles. IP: Logged |
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havoc Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 90) |
posted June 20, 2000 07:35 AM
Incorporate Both, Every muscle is different and is made up of its own unique fiber contents therefore each muscle is going to respond differently. As an example I would never train my calves like I train my chest. Its important for one to find the perfect formula for his or her body. IP: Logged |
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I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 7) |
posted June 20, 2000 10:47 AM
I like to stick with low volume. I feel if you are working hard enough you can blast the muscle in a few sets. Also, after I warm up I like to go straight to my heaviest set. I don't waste energy pyramiding up like 12,10,8, etc. I can blast chest with 5-6 work sets and it will still be sore three days later. I also don't do the same # of sets and reps per exercise. When I talk to people they always say I do 4 exercises 3sets each or 4 sets each. I do 3-4 warmups on the first exercise and 2-3 sets to failure. After that it is one warmup per exercise and 1-2 sets to failure, depending on how I feel that day. I like basic exercises and high intensity for 30-45 min. and then I'm done. This week I'm cutting down my workouts to 3 days from 5 so hopefully the extra recovery will lead to some new strength and growth. Happy Lifting! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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ryry Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 363) |
posted June 20, 2000 01:44 PM
go in between, 3-5 sets, 6-12 reps ------------------ IP: Logged |
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