MS - what are Matrix techniques and Maximal load training?

[SteelWeaver]

Hello - was searching periodisation and found W6's first ever post! Anyway, you mentioned these there - could you explain what they are?

 

[MS]

OK Spats, it's your turn

 

[SteelWeaver]

Thanks!

Two answers and no reply.

You're on spatts.

 

[SteelWeaver]

Matrix = 21's?

 

[MS]

Yeah, 21's are a type of Matrix training. In it's simplest form, Matrix is just a name for incorporating partial reps into your daily training. You can get all fancy with the maths and rep schemes but it's not necessary. I found Martix reps good for getting me past sticking points in my lifts. I got stronger, but not a lot bigger.

 

[KBgrl]

i have done this a few times and LUVED it... they really knock u out!

 

[KBgrl]

what the hell is going on here ... the only person i understand on this thread is MS which is why i responded accordingly.... what are the rest of u wackos talkin about...

 

[SteelWeaver]

Sorry spatts - but you're welcome to add maximal load training. That hasn't been covered yet.

Yeah, 21's are a type of Matrix training. In it's simplest form, Matrix is just a name for incorporating partial reps into your daily training. You can get all fancy with the maths and rep schemes but it's not necessary. I found Martix reps good for getting me past sticking points in my lifts. I got stronger, but not a lot bigger.

Do you use heavier weight in the easier portion of the lift? I mean, I've never done 21's (and most people seem to do them ONLY on biceps), but as far as I recall, the same weight was used for the top half, the bottom half and the whole ROM. So how does that help one through a sticking point?

Could you give a sample rep scheme? Or point me to where I can read more about this? I searched Google, but it only found a bunch of computer and maths stuff.

Strength is cool - since I'm lacking in that department.

 

[SteelWeaver]

Can nobody help here? Pretty please?

 

[SteelWeaver]

Am I getting the cold shoulder here?

 

[SteelWeaver]

Maximal load training?

Oh, and yes, that's what I was asking. Thanks.

 

[toga22]

Here is a good link to a site that explains Charles Poliquin Maximal weight theory very well...

http://www.testosterone.net/html/1maxim.html

 

[SteelWeaver]

Why, thank you toga! And spatterson. That's very helpful indeed!

Oh, and spats - I know what you're thinking, and you're right - I only searched for matrix training - I didn't check maximal load - sorry