Volume training...

[superqt4u2nv]

Has anyone heard of this or done it. My friend was telling me about it last night basically is a compound exercise done for 10 reps 10 sets. Thoughts opnions on this please and thank you.

 

[Optimus B]

the 10 sets of 10 with a compound exercise is pretty good at shocking the body, but i wouldn't do it consistently since you get used to it quickly. i usually throw it in once every couple of months.

if you do it, prepare to be really sore the next day!

 

[WalkingBeast]

Ive tried this routine some years ago and it was titled "German Volume Training" in some magazine. I didnt do it for real long. Cant say I got much out of it. It really limits how you hit the muscle since you only get one exercise, and I didnt get real psyched about lifting the same weight for 10 sets of 10 reps. I like to set heavy lifting goals for myself, and a weight Im getting for 10 reps is no longer heavy. I gained most of my bulk over the years from this method:

http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=308120


As years have gone by Ive made changes to it to fit my goals, whether it be strength, size or both. I was able to build some real nice strength off of it though too.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Thanks guy optimus it makes about your body getting used to it may use it just as shock therapy every once and a while.

 

[Optimus B]

Thanks guy optimus it makes about your body getting used to it may use it just as shock therapy every once and a while.

precisely, it's a good way of mixing things up. if you really want to shock a bodypart, try doing 20 sets of 20!

 

[needsize]

I did it and hated in, lost size and strength

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I did it and hated in, lost size and strength

How long did you do it for? I want to keep my strength but go a little more lean for summer. Losing size is not a concern for me losing muscle would be.

 

[casualbb]

Don't do it! The routine sucks. The only thing it's good for is improving your strength-endurance.