less time working out but higher intensity...correct during cycle?

[Nighthawkk]

I am in Week 4 of my cycle now (Sust 500mg, Deca 400mg EW). Sust is really kicking in now, so I have started working out MUCH more intensely but have decreased my sets to no more than 3 per exercise, and do no more than 3 types of exercises for each bodypart that day. Usually my workouts last no longer than 45 minutes, and I do a 2-day on 1 off schedule. Is this correct procedure whilst on cycle, or should I change it up?

 

[slobberknocker]

Is it working?

 

[Nighthawkk]

Well when I'm on cycle, it seems anything work as long as I'm eating and sleeping enough...but I wanted to know if I'm maximizing my gains by using this regimen.

 

[RADAR]

i do 6 set per muscle to total failure and work each muscle group only once per week...the workout should last no longer than 45 min to an hr.


RADAR

 

[Bulk King]

When it comes to training there are always going to be differeing opinions. Personally I don't really change anything for training on a cycle. If I'm cutting I'll take 45 sec rest between sets, other then that everything the same.
I do between 9-12 sets for large muscle groups and 6-9 sets for small. I've tried more and less but this is what works best for me.

 

[E23]

extreme-intensity, low weight, not to failure, very high-volume is working great for me as a natty these past 6 months and 3 hour weight training marathons (5+ hours in gym) are fun.

All upper body 3 days between
All lower body 3 days between
and one week off every month

and 10-14 hours of sleep... yeah I like to sleep a lot

then again I'm on disability

 

[Nighthawkk]

and 10-14 hours of sleep... yeah I like to sleep a lot

Heh, same here bro, i'm f*ckin Rip Van Winkle

 

[OMEGA]

I believe in volume, but that last set BOY it should be intense

so I do 3 to 4 exercises for big body parts and

2 exercises for smaller body parts

but the set sheme is always like this


set1 25 reps, get a burn and pump blood in to the area

set2 first set where I use some poudages that get me ready for maximum effort, but still in the pump up the muscle mode as in set one

set3 gettinf lower in reps to to another weight increase, thi sime a pay attention the precise mechanic of the movement and I figure out my range of motion that I want to be in.

set4 sub max intensity, I am pumped up, in the groove, but I don't go all out, just so I can avoid injury

set 5 I am safe I increase weight, go all out, I don't worry about injury, cus I am really warmed up. I am pumped (ie muscle are visibly bigger) my mecahinics are down tight, and I go till I can't go any more in that range of motion I chose

 

[E23]

yeah the last set of the exercise in the 3rd hour is to failure for me

I do two sets of everything every hour

every 15 min I run to the locker room for me food..hehe

 

[Lift Chief]

1-2 sets per muscle group.

 

[Nighthawkk]

Do most of you pyramid weights or do dropsets?

 

[Dial_tone]

If you can increase your intensity you were slacking off in the first place.

 

[easy]

If you can increase your intensity you were slacking off in the first place.

That qoute should be a classic. Well said.

 

[houseofpain]

If you can increase your intensity you were slacking off in the first place.

Not buyin it...

I lift as hard as I can when I'm off cycle, but during my cycle the amount I can lift before I reach failure and stamina is much greater. My aggresiveness and energy go way up while on cycle, that's a simple fact.

"If you can't increase your intensity while on cycle, you need to quit buying counterfit gear".

 

[Dial_tone]

So in other words while off cycle you were still training at the highest intensity you were then capable of, dim bulb.

 

[Nighthawkk]

If you can increase your intensity you were slacking off in the first place.

I don't think you understood what I meant. I have increased intensity in relation to my increased strength/stamina associated with AAS usage. I have always worked each muscle group to failure, even before starting the cycle. What I meant to ask was...am I correct in lowering reps and increasing weight, while keeping intensity high as it always was?